Finnish Government Scholarships

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The Finnish Government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for postgraduate studies, research and teaching at a higher education institution in Finland.

The scholarships are based mainly on cultural agreements or similar arrangements between Finland and Egypt.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

intend to pursue postgraduate studies as a visiting student, participate in a research project or teach at a higher education institution or public research institute in Finland; priority will be given to doctoral studies

have established contact with the Finnish receiving institution before applying

have a letter of invitation from the academic supervisor in Finland; the invitation should also include a timetable

have earned at least a Master-level degree before applying

not have spent more than one year already at a Finnish higher education institution immediately before the intended scholarship period in Finland

be able to give proof of sufficient skills in speaking and writing the language needed in study/research be a national of one of the eligible countries listed above

The scholarship includes: a monthly allowance of EUR 1,000. The allowance is sufficient for one person only.

How to apply?

Applications for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool are made to the appropriate authority in the applicant's country.

The scholarship authorities in Egypt are invited to present applications for up to 10 candidates for the Finnish Government Scholarship Pool.

The deadline set by CIMO for the nomination of scholarship candidates by the national authorities is 1 February each year.

Applicants should check the application deadline set by the authorities since it may be earlier.

CIMO will inform both successful and unsuccessful candidates of the results by June.

For more information and scholarship application form, see: Finnish Government Scholarships.