Deadline:
February 03, 2025
Location(s)
Sweden
Uppsala
Overview
The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship is aimed at students who live in unsafe and dangerous conditions in areas affected by conflict or natural disasters.
Details
Documentation to send:
- No extra documents need to be sent. We will use documentation you submit with your programme application on www.universityadmissions.se.
- Your application ID from www.universityadmissions.se must be noted on the scholarship application form.
Application period: 16 January to 3 February 2025.
Level of study: Master’s programmes
ABOUT US
Founded in 1477, Uppsala University is Sweden’s first university. We are a broad research university with well-defined missions: to conduct research and education of the highest quality and to collaborate with the surrounding community in various ways to help make the world a better place.
Every year Uppsala University attracts highly motivated students from Sweden and around the globe. Being a student at Uppsala University is about considerably more than taking courses. We offer outstanding cultural and student environments and unique student life. Our students meet the latest research in modern premises and laboratories. At the same time they have the opportunity to experience centuries-old traditions and scintillating offerings of choirs, orchestras, and other activities at the student nations.
Why Uppsala University?
We care about your future career
Choosing where and what to study is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Many factors will influence your choice, such as the quality of education, rankings, cost, and student life. Your final decision will depend on your ambitions and future plans. On this page we will tell you what we are looking for in a Master’s student and, if you fit this profile, why Uppsala University should be at the top of your list.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility criteria:
- You must be a citizen of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Malawi, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Ukraine.
- You must show why you are particularly vulnerable and therefore in need of the educational environment at Uppsala University, as well as that you have the academic talent required.
- You can only be awarded a King Carl Gustaf scholarship for a Master’s programme at Uppsala University chosen as first priority (the programme which you have ranked the highest of the four programmes you can choose at University Admissions).
- You must have applied for the Master's programme before the University Admissions deadline.
- You must meet the entry requirements for the programme you applied to. The application fee and your complete supporting documents must be received by University Admissions before the deadline.
Dates
Deadline: February 03, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for studies at Uppsala University. The scholarships do not cover living expenses.
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