Estonian Education and Youth Board (Harno) / Ministry of Education and Research
Estonian National Scholarship Programme for International Students
The Estonian National Scholarship Programme for International Students is a partially-funded scholarship from Estonian Education and Youth Board (Harno) / Ministry of Education and Research for Bachelor's, , Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Estonia. Deadline: 2 September to 1 October (23:59 Estonian time); results by 1 December.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, culture fields only), Master's, PhD
- Where
- Estonia
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- EUR 350/month (Bachelor's and Master's); EUR 660/month (Doctoral). Other costs not covered.
- Deadline
- 2 September to 1 October (23:59 Estonian time); results by 1 December
- Host countries
- Estonia
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of designated partner countries (around 35 nations); Russia and Belarus excluded for 2026/27 Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements Language Requirements The programme itself does not set a separate language test. Your language requirements come from the study programme you are admitted to. All documents you submit to Harno must be in English or Estonian.
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly stipend of EUR 350 for Bachelor's and Master's students.
- A monthly stipend of EUR 660 for Doctoral students.
- Support paid across the study period (12 months for degree students, 10 months in the final year).
- For summer school participants only, accommodation and course fees may be covered.
- It does not cover tuition fees, travel, insurance or other living costs beyond the stipend.
Important Dates & Deadlines
2 September to 1 October (23:59 Estonian time); results by 1 December
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.