Estonia Government Scholarships 2026
About this scholarship
Estonia Government Scholarships support international students and researchers for study, exchange, summer/winter schools, and research opportunities in Estonia across multiple academic levels.
Estonia Government Scholarships are public scholarship opportunities linked to Estonia’s higher education system and administered through the national education authorities. They are designed to help international students and, in some cases, academic staff or researchers study, participate in exchange or short-course mobility, or carry out research in Estonia.
The programme is associated with study opportunities at leading Estonian institutions such as the University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonian Academy of Arts, and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Opportunities may be available for Bachelor, Master, and PhD study, as well as research visits, exchange periods, and summer or winter school participation.
Based on available postings, the scholarship may provide broad financial support, including tuition coverage, a monthly stipend for living costs, and support for travel, health insurance, and accommodation. Exact benefits can vary by scholarship track and host institution, so applicants should carefully review the specific call they intend to apply for.
The programme is presented as open to international applicants from any country. Suitable candidates are usually expected to choose the correct scholarship category, identify an eligible Estonian host institution or programme, and submit the required application documents in the requested format. Since Estonia Government Scholarships can cover multiple tracks, requirements may differ depending on whether you are applying for a degree programme, exchange, research grant, or short course.
Applicants should use official Estonia study portals and the relevant scholarship call instructions to confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application procedures before applying.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Open to international students from any country. The scholarship is described for applicants seeking Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, exchange, summer or winter school, and research opportunities in Estonia. Some tracks may also be open to academic staff or researchers depending on the call.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
