🌍 Overview
💰
Award Amount
Varies (e.g., €2,000 to Full Tuition depending on the partnership and region)
🗓
Deadline
Varies (Typically January or February for Swedish intakes)
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Fields
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science
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Awards/Year
Varies by institution (Typically 5-10 per partner university)
The Ericsson Scholarship Program is a strategic initiative designed to foster talent in the fields of telecommunications and information technology. By partnering with leading technical universities worldwide, Ericsson provides financial assistance and professional mentorship to students who demonstrate exceptional potential in driving the next generation of connectivity and digital innovation.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to high-achieving domestic and international students enrolled in ICT-related degree programs at specific partner universities who demonstrate leadership and academic excellence.
🏛️ Host University
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Lund University, Munster Technological University, and various global partners
🔬 Fields of Study
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science
✨ Key Benefits
Financial support for academic fees combined with professional development, industrial exposure, and a potential pathway to employment at Ericsson.
🎯 Target Students
International and Domestic Students
🏷 Tags
STEM
Engineering
Telecommunications
ICT
Sweden
Ericsson
Computer Science
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Partial or Full depending on the specific university agreement)
Living Stipend
Varies by region (Stipends are common in India and Ireland branches)
Total Award
Varies (e.g., €2,000 to Fu
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: Check official website (Usually covered by university-mandated plans)
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: None (Individual university application fees may still apply)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Partial or Full depending on the specific university agreement)
🏠 Living Stipend
Varies by region (Stipends are common in India and Ireland branches)
💊 Health Insurance
Check official website (Usually covered by university-mandated plans)
🎁 Other Benefits
Mentorship from Ericsson experts, internship opportunities, priority in graduate recruitment, and industry networking
📋 Renewal Conditions
Maintenance of a specific GPA (usually 3.0+) and progression in all core ICT modules.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Students enrolled in STEM programs at partner universities with a focus on telecommunications or software engineering.
🎓 Academic Level
Master's and Undergraduate
📊 Minimum GPA
3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 (or university equivalent)
💼 Work Experience
Not required but considered an asset
💰 Financial Need
Varies (Required for regional programs like the Ericsson Empowering Girl Scholarship)
🎯 Target Students
International and Domestic Students
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Statement of Purpose or Motivational Letter)
Rec Letters
Yes (Usually 2 academic references)
Application Fee
None (Individual university application fees may still apply)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Usually 2 academic references) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90 (or university equivalent)
- Interview: Yes
- Min GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
📋 Application Process
Highlight your technical projects involving 5G, cloud computing, or IoT. Emphasize how your career goals align with Ericsson's mission of connecting the world.
💡 Insider Tip: Research Ericsson's current focus on Open RAN and Sustainability to mention in your interview or essay.