Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Awards in Finland

  •  Bachelor, Master, Fellowship
  •  01-Oct-2024
  •   Finland
  • $$  Grant of 1,000 EUR/month for Master’s students and 1,200 EUR/month for doctoral students

The Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award is open for applications! This prestigious scholarship offers U.S. citizens the opportunity to pursue studies and research beyond the Bachelor’s level at the University of Turku, one of Finland’s leading universities.

To be eligible for the Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award, applicants must be U.S. citizens holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. They should be seeking admission or already admitted to the University of Turku’s degree programs, preferably at the Master’s level, though doctoral and postdoctoral projects are also considered.

Turun yliopisto Information

Turun yliopisto Grants

Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Awards in Finland Founded in 1920, Turun yliopisto (University of Turku) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Turku (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southwest Finland. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Pori. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland), Turun yliopisto (UTU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Turun yliopisto (UTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: United States
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Turku.
  • Admissible Criteria:
    To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be a U.S. citizen holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
  • Be seeking admittance or admitted to the University of Turku degree programs (Master’s or doctoral).
  • Degree studies at the Master’s level are preferred, but doctoral projects including postdoc placements or Master-level non-degree studies can be considered if there are no eligible degree-seeking applicants.
  • Academically talented graduating senior students and young post-docs who will not have received their doctorate before the Fulbright Student Program deadline are also encouraged to apply.

Offered Benefits

  • Monthly Grant: 1,000 EUR/month for Master’s students and 1,200 EUR/month for doctoral students for the academic year 2025-26.
  • Tuition Fee Scholarship: Covers the entire tuition fee for the first academic year, and potentially the second year if the student completes the required ECTS credits during the first year.
  • Travel Award: USD 1600.
  • Residence Permit Allowance: Based on actual permit fees for the grantee and accompanying family members.
  • Supplemental Accident and Sickness Benefit (ASPE).
  • Summer School Participation: Free of charge participation in a pre-approved summer school in Finland, pending availability.
  • Additional Funding: Opportunity to apply for additional funding from the Lois Roth Foundation.
  • Alumni Network: Access to the Fulbright Finland Foundation programs’ alumni network and activities.
  • Education Loan Deferment: Eligibility for 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government.

Application Process

Application Process:
The Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award has a dual application procedure involving both the Fulbright grant competition and admission to the University of Turku.

  1. Fulbright Grant Competition:
    • Read the detailed application information for Finland.
    • The final selection is made by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Helsinki.
    • The application deadline is usually in early October for At-Large applicants. Candidates applying through a U.S. institution typically have a separate campus deadline, usually 4-6 weeks earlier than the final October deadline. Confirm the campus deadline with your home institution’s Fulbright program advisor.
  2. Admission to the University of Turku:
    • Secure affiliation with the University of Turku.
    • Degree student applicants need to apply for admission in accordance with the university application procedure.
    • See the affiliation letter instructions and submission deadline in the Affiliation section on the U.S. Student Program website.
    • Read the detailed  application information for Finland.
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