Danish Government Scholarships

Overview

Danish Government Scholarships are awarded by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science to international students and researchers from countries outside the EU/EEA. These scholarships are intended to support talented individuals in pursuing master’s or PhD studies at Danish universities, as well as to promote Denmark as a study destination and strengthen academic collaboration. The scholarships are administered through the Danish universities, which nominate candidates for consideration.

What’s Included?

Danish Government Scholarship recipients typically receive:

• Full or partial tuition fee waiver
• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses (DKK 6,000–10,000 per month approximately)
• The scholarship covers the full duration of the study programme or a specified period

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Danish Government Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of a non-EU/EEA country
• Have been admitted to or applied for a full degree programme at a Danish university
• Demonstrate excellent academic performance
• Be nominated by the relevant Danish university (scholarships are not directly applied for by students; they are university-nominated)

How to Apply

Students do not apply directly to the Danish Government for these scholarships. Instead, the process works as follows:

• Apply for admission to a Danish university through that university’s admissions process
• Once admitted, contact the university’s international office to inquire about Danish Government Scholarship nominations
• The university evaluates applicants and nominates candidates to the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science
• The Ministry makes the final selection and announces results before the academic year begins

Key Dates

University application deadline	Typically January–March (varies by university)
Scholarship nomination period	March–April
Results announcement	May–June
Studies commence	September (autumn intake)

Contact Information

For more information about Danish Government Scholarships, visit the official Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science website or the Study in Denmark portal. Contact the international office of your chosen Danish university for scholarship nomination details.