Estonian National Scholarship for International Students

About this scholarship

The Estonian National Scholarship for International Students supports foreign students studying at Estonian higher education institutions. The official Study in Estonia page states that the scholarship can be applied for by foreign students who wish to study in Estonia during the 2026-2027 academic year in formal degree studies or as exchange students, and that the program is administered by the Education and Youth Board of Estonia. The scholarship is partial funding because the Study in Estonia summary lists the master's scholarship rate as EUR 350 per month, which helps with study costs but does not cover full tuition, accommodation, insurance, travel, or personal expenses. The page states that the scholarship supports master's studies in all fields and that applications are accepted from students whose citizenship is listed in the scholarship guide. Harno separately notes that the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Education and Youth Board offer scholarships pursuant to bilateral agreements, and that Russian Federation and Belarus citizens are not accepted for the 2026-2027 application round.

Eligibility

• Be a foreign student from a country listed as eligible in the scholarship guide
• Plan formal degree or exchange study at an Estonian higher education institution
• Apply during the announced Education and Youth Board application round
• Study at master's level for the master's scholarship route
• Meet the admission and language requirements of the Estonian institution
• Not be excluded under country restrictions published for the application round