What the funding covers
- Part or all of the tuition fee; the share depends on the programme or faculty budget.
- Living costs are not covered.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | Part or all, if you win the scholarship; you pay any remainder |
| Swedish university application fee | You, when you apply on universityadmissions.se |
| Living costs in Lund | You; the scholarship does not cover them |
Who can apply
- Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who must pay tuition fees.
- Applicants to a master's in the regular round or, exceptionally, the bachelor's programmes in Development Studies, Mathematics, Physics or Physical Geography.
- A Lund programme must be your first choice on universityadmissions.se.
- You must meet Lund's admission requirements and be able to fund your living costs.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality except citizens of the European Union, the EEA countries outside the EU and Switzerland.
Documents you will need
- Your universityadmissions.se application, complete and with the fee paid.
- A Scholarship Motivation Letter of up to 600 words.
How to apply
- Apply to a Lund programme on universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2027, with Lund first, a complete application and the fee paid.
- Then apply through Lund's scholarship portal. Lund posts the link when the period opens, which is usually in early February.
- Upload a Scholarship Motivation Letter of up to 600 words. You may apply for one scholarship per round.
Before you apply: things to know
- Lund has not published the 2027 scholarship dates. The last deadline was 16 February 2026, so watch its page from January.
- A grant may cover only part of the fee.
- You must be able to pay your own living costs.
Common questions
Does the Lund Global Scholarship cover all of tuition?
It may. Lund says grants may cover part or all of the tuition fee, depending on the programme or faculty budget. It does not cover living costs.
When is the deadline for 2027?
Lund has not published its 2027 scholarship dates yet. You need to apply to your programme by 15 January 2027 first. The scholarship usually opens in early February, and the last deadline was 16 February 2026.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 15, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 23, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 6, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 20, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 4, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 18, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 1, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 8, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 15, 2027Deadline