Scholarship in Denmark

Danish Government Scholarships

Coverage

• Full or partial tuition fee waivers.
• Living expenses (approximately DKK 6,000 to DKK 8,000 per month).

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Non-EU/EEA citizens.
• Academic Record: Must have outstanding academic achievements.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent before starting the master’s program.

Requirements

• GPA Requirement: Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no individual section lower than 6
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 80 (internet-based), with no section lower than 20.

Application Period

• Autumn (September)

Opens Usually in January closes typically in April.

• Spring (February): Opens usually in August closes typically in September or October.

University of Copenhagen Scholarships

Coverage

• Tuition Fees: Full or partial tuition fee waivers.
• Grants: living expenses (DKK 9960 per month for 22 months).

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Non-EU/EEA students.
• Academic Record: Highly talented students with outstanding academic achievements.
  
  Requirements

• GPA: Minimum GPA of 0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent).
  
  Language Proficiency

• IELTS: Minimum overall score of 5, with no individual section lower than 5.5.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 80 (internet-based), with no section lower than 20.
  
  Application Period

Autumn (September)

• Opens: Usually in January Closes: Typically in April.

Spring (February):

• Opens usually in August closes typically in September or October

ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Fellowship Program 2024

Coverage

• Research Grants: Financial support for research activities.
• Stipends: Up to €4260 Monthly Stipend
  

  Academic Requirements

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program 2025-26

 Coverage

• Tuition: Full or partial tuition coverage.
• Living Expenses: Financial support for living costs.

Requirements

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.

Application Period

• Opens: Early spring & closes within a few weeks to a month

International Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (I-UROP) Scholarship

Coverage

• Research Grants: Financial support for research activities.
• Stipends: Monthly stipends to cover living expenses during the research period.

Requirements

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.

Cancer Research Institute Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship

Coverage

Research Grants: Financial support for cancer research projects.

Stipends: Monthly stipends to cover living expenses during the fellowship period.

Requirements

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.

Application Period: Early spring

ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Exchange Programme 2024

Coverage:

• Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.

Application Period: Early spring

Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation

Coverage:

• Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section

Application Period: Early spring.

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships

Coverage:

• Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section

Application Period: Early spring.

Dissertation Fieldwork Grants

Coverage:

• Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section

BeArt Presets Academic Scholarships 2

Coverage:

• Tuition and living expenses.

Requirements:

• Completed application form.
• Financial statement.
• Recommendation letters.

CGPA and English Proficiency Requirements

• Bachelor’s Programs: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 or higher
• Master’s Programs: Minimum CGPA of 2.5–3.0 or higher
• Doctoral Programs (PhD): A higher CGPA is usually required, often around 3.0 or higher.

Requirements:

IELTS:

• Bachelor’s Programs: Minimum score of 5.5–6.5.
• Master’s Programs: Minimum score of 6.0–7.0.
• Doctoral Programs (PhD): Minimum score of 6.5–7.0.

TOEFL:

• Bachelor’s Programs: Minimum score of 80–90.
• Master’s Programs: Minimum score of 85–100.
• Doctoral Programs (PhD): Minimum score of 90–100.

Tips for Getting Scholarships:

1. Start Early: Scholarship applications often have early deadlines.
2. Prepare Documentation: Gather transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and proof of English proficiency.
3. Tailor Your Applications: Customize your essays and applications to align with each scholarship’s goals and values.
4. Maintain High Academic Standards: Strong academic performance increases your chances.
5. Demonstrate Leadership and Community Involvement: Many scholarships look for well-rounded candidates.
6. Seek Guidance: Utilize resources like educational consultants or university advisors to strengthen your applications.

Opens: Early spring & closes within a few weeks to a month

International Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (I-UROP) Scholarship

Coverage

• Research Grants: Financial support for research activities.
• Stipends: Monthly stipends to cover living expenses during the research period.

Requirements

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.

Cancer Research Institute Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship

Coverage

• Research Grants: Financial support for cancer research projects.
• Stipends: Monthly stipends to cover living expenses during the fellowship period.

Requirements

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.

Application Period: Early spring

ECTRIMS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Exchange Programme 2024

Coverage: Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section.
• Application Period: Early spring.

Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation

Coverage: Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section

Application Period: Early spring.

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships

Coverage: Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section

Application Period: Early spring.

Dissertation Fieldwork Grants

Coverage: Research grants and stipends.

Requirements:

• GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
• IELTS:5 overall, no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 90, 20 in each section

BeArt Presets Academic Scholarships 2

Coverage: Tuition and living expenses.

Requirements:

• Completed application form.
• Financial statement.
• Recommendation letters.

CGPA and English Proficiency Requirements

• Bachelor’s Programs: Typically, a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or higher
• Master’s Programs: Generally, a minimum CGPA of 2.5–3.0 or higher
• Doctoral Programs (PhD): A higher CGPA is usually required, often around 3.0 or higher.

English Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS:

• Bachelor’s Programs: Minimum score of 5.5–6.5.
• Master’s Programs: Minimum score of 6.0–7.0.
• Doctoral Programs (PhD): Minimum score of 6.5–7.0. 

TOEFL:

• Bachelor’s Programs: Minimum score of 80–90.
• Master’s Programs: Minimum score of 85–100.
• Doctoral Programs (PhD): Minimum score of 90–100.

Tips for Getting Scholarships:

1. Start Early: Scholarship applications often have early deadlines.
2. Prepare Documentation: Gather transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and proof of English proficiency.
3. Tailor Your Applications: Customize your essays and applications to align with each scholarship’s goals and values.
4. Maintain High Academic Standards: Strong academic performance increases your chances.
5. Demonstrate Leadership and Community Involvement: Many scholarships look for well-rounded candidates.
6. Seek Guidance: Utilize resources like educational consultants or university advisors to strengthen your applications.