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Icelandic Government Scholarship
by Ministry of Education Iceland
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 Masters 🌍 Multiple
82%
Match
Competitiveness: Medium
Win Probability: 18%  ·  Effort: 6/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
ISK 250,000/month stipend
Duration
1-2 years
Deadline
February annually
Level
Masters
Acceptance
15-35%
Difficulty
Moderate

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82%
Eligibility Match
18%
Win Probability
6/10
Difficulty
20–35 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
ISK 250,000/month stipend
⏱
Duration
1-2 years
📍
Study Country
Multiple
🏛️
Provider
Ministry of Education Iceland
🎓
Level
Masters
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
February annually
Icelandic government scholarships for international students.
Who Should Apply
Non-Icelandic citizens from partner countries
Education Level
Masters
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support; monthly living stipend
Tags
MastersGovernmentStudy in Europe
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
15-35%
Acceptance Rate
Medium
Competition Level
Competition level: Medium — Acceptance rate: 15-35%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
ISK 250,000/month stipend
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
Yes
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
No (one-time)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility criteria 2. Apply via official government portal or embassy 3. Submit required documents 4. Academic review 5. Interview (if required) 6. Award notification
Apply via Icelandic embassy in your country
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Partner Countries
🎓 Academic Level
Masters
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility criteria
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Apply via official government portal or embassy
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit required documents
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Interview (if required)
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
February annually
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
February annually
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
ISK 250,000/month stipend
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Non-Icelandic citizens from partner countries
The scholarship provides: ISK 250,000/month stipend — Partial tuition support; monthly living stipend
The application deadline is: February annually. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Medium. Acceptance rate: 15-35%. A strong application is essential.
No (one-time)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
scholarships@ministry-of-educatio.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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