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Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Varies

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by participating institutes

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals except EU and EEA

Can Be Taken At

Can be taken at certain institutes in Denmark

Last Verified On

02 Feb 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Denmark universities receive a limited number of government scholarships yearly to fund highly qualified full-degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.

Eligibility Criteria for Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026:

  • Applicants must be citizens of a country outside the EU, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a full-degree higher education program.
  • Applicant must be granted a time-limited residence permit in Denmark due to education.
  • Applicants seeking admission to an Artistic Higher Education Institution are not eligible.
  • Applicants who are eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund cannot participate in the scholarship.

Application Process:

  • Interested candidates must apply online for the scholarship.

Value of the Scholarship:

  • Selected candidates can avail of the following benefits:
    • Full or partial tuition fee waivers,
    • Grants towards living costs (optional).

Note: Since the scholarships are administered by the higher education institutions themselves, the candidate should enquire at the institution of their choice for further details.

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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of Denmark. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026 is N/A.
  • Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by participating institutes.
  • Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals except EU and EEA .
  • Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026 is offered by Government of Denmark.
  • Danish government scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA students 2026 covers Partial Funding, Varies.