
Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026
Scholarship Details
Eligible Degrees
Funding Type
Partial Funding · up to USD 25,000
Eligible Courses
All subjects offered at the universities in Iceland and US
Eligible Nationalities
Open to students of US and Iceland
Can Be Taken At
Universities in Iceland, US
Provider
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Overview
Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships are offered by the Leifur Eiríksson Foundation for students from Iceland or the US planning to commence their postgraduate studies in another country. The value of the scholarship is up to USD 25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site, which will be paid on the scholar’s behalf.
Eligibility Criteria for the Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026:
- Applicants must be US or Iceland nationals.
- US applicants must hold an offer of admission (graduate research or study) to an accredited university in Iceland.
- Iceland applicants must hold an offer of admission (graduate research or study) to an accredited university in the US.
- Applicants must be proficient in English.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree.
- Applicants must compile a meticulously planned research or scholarly project that necessitates an exchange to the host country.
Application Process for the Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026:
All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the scholarship. The application should include the following components:
- Academic transcripts,
- Letters of reference,
- Research statement.
Value of the Fellowship:
The successful applicants receive a total of up to USD 25,000 for their project expenses, which covers the scholar's travel expenses to and from the research or study location.
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Documents Needed
Academic Transcripts (Usually required)
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Identity Proof (Usually required)
Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)
Statement of Purpose (If applicable)
Language Test Scores (If applicable)
Recommendation Letters (If applicable)
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FAQs
- Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Gloucestershire. 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 Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026 is 20 Nov, 2026.
- Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026 is offered to Masters degree.
- Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026 is offered for All subjects offered at the universities in Iceland and US.
- Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026 is open for: Open to students of US and Iceland.
- Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026 is offered by University of Gloucestershire.
- Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to USD 25,000.
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