External Scholarships
Scholarship Fund Agreements By Country
Listed below are several scholarship fund agreements that Aalto University has established with international scholarship funds. These scholarships are offered in collaboration with our partners.
COLFUTURO scholarship to master students from Colombia
COLFUTURO is a Colombian non-profit foundation that was established in 1991 with the support of the National Government and some of the most important companies of the private sector in the country at that time. Its main objective is to provide financial support and increase the possibilities of Colombian citizens to access high-quality postgraduate study programs abroad.
The financial support model they use is a Scholarship-Loan. COLFUTURO offers each student up to US$50,000, which may be requested in full, even if the program is one year. Students may be awarded scholarships for 80% of the loaned amount through incentive activities.
Aalto University has a collaboration with Colfuturo, which allows four Colfuturo granted applicants to additionally obtain an Aalto University partial discount equivalent to 25% on the tuition fee for the duration of the programme.
Available to
- First year Master's programme applicants of all programmes at Aalto University with tuition fee liability at Aalto University (get in touch for eligibility in Joint programmes)
- Citizens of Colombia who are required to pay tuition fees for Finnish university studies at Aalto University
Amount
- A 25% reduction of the tuition fees for the normative period of study.
For more information on the terms and conditions: .
FUNED scholarship to master students from Mexico
FUNED MAESTR脥AS consists of a fund for maintenance and tuition fees paid directly to the candidate who will carry out master's studies abroad at one of the Top 200 universities. The funds for this call are made up of: 10% scholarship from FUNED + 90% credit from Eduk Pro. The total support of the scholarship plus the credit will be from 5,000 to 30,000 US dollars.
Aalto University has a collaboration with FUNED, which allows four FUNED scholarship recipients who have been accepted 黑料网 University to additionally obtain an Aalto University partial discount equivalent to 25% on the tuition fee for the duration of the programme.
Available to
- Citizens of Mexico who are required to pay tuition fees for Finnish university studies at Aalto University
- First year Aalto University Master's programme accepted students of all programmes with tuition fee liability at Aalto University (get in touch for eligibility in Joint programmes)
Amount
- A 25% discount of the tuition fees for the normative period of study.
For more information on the terms and conditions: .
Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award to master students from the United States
Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award is a prestigious scholarship for Aalto University master鈥檚 degree students from the United States. The award offers many benefits including generous living allowance, comprehensive support services and excellent networking opportunities.
The application deadline for the award from Fulbright is typically in early October and has a dual application procedure. Separate applications need to be submitted to:
- the Fulbright grant competition, and
- Master's admissions at Aalto University.
Both applications must be submitted in order to be eligible to receive the Fulbright-Aalto award.
Please note that applicants may also apply for the Aalto University Excellence Scholarship in their admission application.
Read more information on the Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award on the . For more information from Aalto, please contact tuitionfees@aalto.fi.
External Funding Opportunities By Country
Listed below are external funding opportunities available by country which are not administered by Aalto University. These funding opportunities are listed for convenience and Aalto University is not responsible for the funding administration nor involved in the processes in any way. The opportunities available are provided by banks, governments, foundations, and companies, among others.
If you have any questions regarding the eligibility and criteria of these opportunities, please reach out to the respective institutions directly.
AIWA Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to full-time female students of Armenian descent attending accredited colleges or universities worldwide. Ranging in value from $500 to $5,000, the scholarships are funded by named endowments as well as annual donations.
John Monash Scholarship
Each year the Scholarships are awarded to outstanding Australian graduates to enable them to study for a Masters or Doctoral degree at the world鈥檚 best universities.
Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship supports young Australians to undertake graduate study at the world鈥檚 best universities for one, two and, in select cases, three years of graduate coursework and/or research. Levels of support are fully competitive with the Rhodes, John Monash, Fulbright and other major scholarships.
SOCAR scholarships
The Scholarship provided by SOCAR is for students from Azerbaijan studying a full time on campus course in the field of Engineering. Students need to meet the entry requirements of the course, including English language requirements.
Lideres Estudar Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded to cover tuition fees and/or living expenses (housing, transportation, food, and books). The scholarship can vary from 5 to 95% of the total amount requested by the candidate, depending on the candidate's financial needs and the decision of the board, in the final stage of the process. For universities in Brazil or abroad.
Funda莽茫o Behring Scholarships
The Behring scholarships are aimed to Brazilian students (under 24 years old) accepted to a university outside of Brazil for a Tech degree programme. In addition to financial support, scholars are also part of the Behring Community, a diverse network of talents who study and work with technology, having access to opportunities, meetings and benefits that catalyze their education and career in the area.
Canadian Student Aid
Aalto University accepts students using Canadian student aid. Aalto University is listed on the Federal Master Designation List of Schools under the code QUVU.
Please verify your eligibility with your provinces/territories in advance by visiting their website. Contact tuitionfees@aalto.fi if your province/territory requires a designation application from Aalto University.
Canada Initiative for Nordic Studies (CINS) Master's Scholarship
CINS offers $3,000 scholarships to Canadian students studying or conducting research at a Master's level in any discipline at a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the Nordic countries.
Mackenzie King Open Scholarship
Canadian students may apply for the Mackenzie King Open Scholarship, which is open to students who wish to pursue graduate studies in Canada or abroad.
The CONICYT Becas Chile
The CONICYT Becas Chile is a scholarship awarded to Chilean citizens to start or continue post-graduate studies at highly ranked international universities, both for master and PhD.
SU Scholarship (Danish State Educational Grant)
Denmark offers financial aid to Danish students / students residing in Denmark, including those who wish to study abroad. Aalto University has several MSc programmes that are approved for the 'fast-track' process for SU Scholarships.
SENESCYT
Secretar铆a de Educaci贸n Superior, Ciencia, Tecnolog铆a e Innovaci贸n administer two types of SENESCYT scholarships for students from Equador who wish to study abroad: One for students who have been admitted to studies at approved top universities (applications are accepted all year round). The other scholarships are offered to students applying for studies in science, engineering, medicine and information and communication science. More information .
Qalaa scholarships
Academic scholarships for talented and promising young Egyptian men and women to pursue master degrees abroad in all fields of study.
The grant, named after the founder of IK Investment Partners, Swedish Bj枚rn Sav茅n, is intended for talented Finnish 23-30-year-old postgraduate students or researchers in economics, business or technology for academic year-long studies at an American university.
Guatefuturo
Offers loan funding for full-time Master's students from Guatemala studying abroad.
Hondufuturo
Offers loan funding for full-time Master's students from Honduras studying abroad.
Tata Endowment fund
The Endowment supports only overseas studies 鈥 Masters, Ph.D. and Postdoctoral fellowships, in any educational stream. Based only on merit. The loan, a maximum of Rs10 lakh, is repayable within seven years and is collected in five equal instalments from the end of the third year.
Tata Trust for female Indian graduates
The scholarship is granted to female Indian graduates who have studied at a recognized Indian university and who wish to continue their education at a recognized university abroad (including EU). It is possible to apply while still awaiting admission to the desired programme.
K. C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies Abroad
Interest-free loan scholarships to deserving Indian students to pursue post-graduate studies abroad in various fields. Every year, we offer scholarships, as given below: A maximum of Rs.10 lakh per scholar, awarded to the top 3 K.C. Mahindra Fellows, and maximum of Rs.5 lakh per scholar, awarded to remaining successful applicants.
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships are granted to high achieving students of Indian citizenship with an undergraduate degree, who pursue postgraduate studies at a highly ranked university abroad.
Education Future International Scholarship
The Education Future International Scholarship is a unique scholarship fund that has been created by the scholarship winners worldwide. The Education Future International Scholarship is only offered to the meritorious Indian students for studying overseas at any of the top universities globally.
LPDP
The LPDP Regular Scholarship scheme offers financial aid for pursuing master's and doctoral degree abroad for Indonesian citizens.
The Bolashak Scholarship
The Bolashak Scholarship provides full funding for Kazakhstani students to study abroad at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. While the scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs, students may need to consider loans for personal expenses.
Mara
MARA offers education loans in the form of convertible loans for Post Graduate levels (Master鈥檚 Degree and Doctor of Philosophy) at leading Institutions of Higher Education locally and abroad to outstanding graduates in fields that have a significant impact on national employment need.
Khazanah Global Scholarship
The Khazanah Global Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for bright and high-achieving Malaysians to Postgraduate studies at selected leading universities around the world.
CONAHCYT
Conahcyt Scholarship Program coordinated by the Mexican government offers scholarships for Mexican students to complete their Graduate Studies. With more than 45 years of existence, this program provides access to the population to carry out high-level studies in academic institutions of excellence, both in the country and abroad.
FIDERH
The Fund for the Development of Human Resources (FIDERH) is a federal trust, administered by the Bank of Mexico, whose objective is to finance postgraduate studies for Mexican students in Mexico and abroad. We are also part of the National System of Public Centers of CONAHCYT.
Lanekassen
The Norwegian student loans and grants awarding body which supports Norwegian students studying overseas.
Omani Government Scholarships
The Omani Government Scholarships enable Omani students to study at top universities abroad. More information .
SENACYT
The specific scholarship programs offered by SENACYT may vary from year to year, but they typically include opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies, as well as research fellowships, internships, and professional development programs. More information .
The Fondo Don Carlos Antonio L贸pez
The Fondo Don Carlos Antonio L贸pez scholarships aim to support Paraguayan students who wish to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies, both domestically and abroad. These scholarships typically cover tuition fees, living expenses, and sometimes travel costs, depending on the specific terms and conditions of each scholarship. The scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. More information .
The Qatar Foundation
The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development offers scholarships for Qatari students to study in various fields at leading universities and institutions worldwide. These scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, and other expenses.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA)
The Singapore Food Agency under the Government of Singapore鈥檚 Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, offers the SFA Postgraduate Scholarship (Master鈥檚/PhD) for both full-term/mid-term graduate coursework/research studies at international universities in various subject areas (E.g. Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science, Plant Science, Toxicology).
Firstrand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship
South African citizens can apply to the Firstrand Laurie Dippenaar Scholarship which is awarded for postgraduate studies at a recognized university outside of South Africa.
La Caixa Foundation scholarships
La Caixa Foundation offers scholarships for Spanish students to pursue postgraduate studies, including master's degrees and doctoral research, at top universities worldwide. These scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other related costs. More information .
The Turkish Education Foundation
TEV has been granting Postgraduate scholarship loans to students attending top-ranking universities by subject in the U.S. and Western European countries since 1969 (if TEV has no other Post Graduate scholarship program available in a Western European country, e.g. Switzerland, students can apply for this scholarship).
Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
The Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme aims to increase Turkey-EU relations and offers scholarships for university studies for periods of a minimum of 3 (three), a maximum of 12 (twelve) months (academic studies longer than 12 months will not be supported even if the scholars are willing to fund the remaining period). Turkish nationals (and nationals of EU Member Countries or IPA Beneficiary Countries) who are attached to a university or organization in Turkey are eligible to apply.
UAE Government Scholarships- Betha
ICT Fund鈥檚 initiative Betha (scholarship) provides scholarships to Emirati students to specialise in telecommunications and information technology, including computer engineering, electronic engineering and computer science.
Leverhulme Trust
This grant is for students to study or undertake research at higher education institution in any country except the UK or USA. Students receive a basic annual maintenance allowance of 拢23,040. Studentships are tenable for between 12 and 24 months.
ANII scholarships
The ANII scholarships aim to support Uruguayan students, researchers, and professionals in pursuing higher education, research, and training opportunities both domestically and abroad. The ANII scholarships cover a wide range of academic fields and levels, including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies, as well as research fellowships, internships, and professional development programs.
Global Opportunities
Listed below are external funding opportunities available globally and are not administered by Aalto University. These funding opportunities are listed for convenience and Aalto University is not responsible for the funding administration nor involved in the processes in any way. The opportunities available are provided by banks, governments, foundations, and companies, among others.
If you have any questions regarding the eligibility and criteria of these opportunities, please reach out to the respective institutions directly.
AKF ISP awards are structured as half grant and half loan where you need to repay 50% of the award amount. Scholarships for Master鈥檚 studies are granted for the entire duration of the degree.
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship 2026
Educations.com is offering one (1) 鈧5000 scholarship to international students studying their Master's in Europe. The scholarship is open to students from any country starting their studies in Fall 2026.
Women's Scholarship for International Students 2026
Educations.com is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 to international women beginning their bachelors, masters, or post-graduate studies in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Adult Learners Scholarship 2026
Educations.com is offering one (1) scholarship of up to $4,000 to adult learners aged 25+ studying a degree abroad anywhere in the world.
European Central Bank offer 鈧10,000 grants to 15 women pursuing postgraduate studies in the fields of economics, statistics, engineering or computing in Europe.
The Generation Google Scholarship is for women in computer science and was established to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in their field. Selected students will receive a 鈧7,000 award (or local equivalent) for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.
Rotary Global grants are for graduate students studying abroad in one of Rotary鈥檚 areas of focus. Scholarships last from one to four years and can include an entire degree program. Global grant scholarships are funded using District Designated Funds (DDF), cash, and directed gifts and endowment earnings. The Foundation will provide an 80% World Fund match for all DDF contributions.
World Bank Scholarships are for mid-career professionals from 160 developing countries and Japan to complete graduate degrees in development-related fields.
Tips for applying for a grant, bursary or scholarship
Searching for the right opportunity
- Prepare in advance: It's crucial to start gathering necessary documents and drafting application materials well ahead of deadlines to avoid last-minute stress and ensure everything is in order.
- Think locally and creatively: Explore scholarships offered by local organizations, businesses, or community groups, as they may have less competition and be more tailored to your specific circumstances.
- Let people know you are applying: Inform mentors, teachers, and peers about your scholarship pursuits, as they may offer valuable advice, support, or connections to enhance your application.
Applying for a scholarship
- Check eligibility criteria: Before investing time and effort into an application, carefully review the eligibility requirements to ensure you meet the necessary qualifications for the scholarship.
- Find a suitable referee: Select someone who knows you well and can speak to your strengths and accomplishments, as a strong letter of recommendation can significantly enhance your application. When requesting letters of recommendation, remember to include a CV, your latest transcript, and a concise statement outlining the program you are intending to join and the scholarship you are applying to.
- Have CV/Resume ready: Maintain an updated CV highlighting your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and relevant experiences to streamline the application process.
- Have transcripts ready: Ensure you have official transcripts readily available, as many scholarship applications require academic records to verify your qualifications.
- Motivation letter: Reflect on your long-term goals and aspirations to tailor your scholarship applications to align with your future plans and demonstrate your commitment to your chosen field.
- Edit and proofread: Proofread your application materials thoroughly and consider seeking feedback from others to catch any errors or inconsistencies that spellcheckers may miss.
- Spend time on your application: Make your application compelling to read and ensure that you tailor it to the specific requirements and criteria. What makes you the right candidate for the scholarship? Showcase your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, leadership experiences, and community involvement in your application. Craft well-written and persuasive essays that demonstrate your passion, goals, and how receiving the scholarship would benefit you.
After Applying
- Give thanks: After your application, remember to thank your recommenders and anyone who assisted you throughout the process, as well as the scholarship committee if you have been awarded a scholarship.
- Have a contingency plan: While applying for scholarships, it's wise to have alternative funding options or backup plans in case your primary scholarship application is unsuccessful.
Contact External Scholarships
If you have any further questions related to external scholarships or you are planning to apply 黑料网 University with another scholarship not listed here, please send a message to tuitionfees@aalto.fi.