Estonian National Scholarship (Degree and Exchange Study)
EUR 350 a month for foreign Master's degree and exchange students in Estonia, for citizens of countries on a published list.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, Exchange
Destination
Estonia
Funding
EUR 350 per month; other costs not covered. Degree students paid 12 months a year (10 in the final year), up to 12 months at a time; exchange students up to 10 months.
Eligible applicants
Foreign Master's or exchange students from listed countries
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Overview
Estonian National Scholarship (Degree and Exchange Study) is offered by Education and Youth Board of Estonia (Harno) for Master’s, Exchange study in Estonia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Monthly stipend
Included
Other costs
Not included
EUR 350 per month; other costs not covered. Degree students paid 12 months a year (10 in the final year), up to 12 months at a time; exchange students up to 10 months. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of countries in Annex 1 of the scholarship guide.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Estonia
Official eligibility summary
Foreign students studying at an Estonian higher education institution in 2026/2027, in formal Master's studies (all fields) or as exchange students. Applicants must be citizens of a country listed in Annex 1 of the scholarship guide. Admission confirmation is needed by the deadline.
Applicant profile
- Foreign Master's or exchange students from listed countries
Study route
- Master’s, Exchange study in Estonia
Current-cycle criteria
- Foreign students studying at an Estonian higher education institution in 2026/2027, in formal Master's studies (all fields) or as exchange students. Applicants must be citizens of a country listed in Annex 1 of the scholarship guide. Admission confirmation is needed by the deadline.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Confirmation of admission
- Application form
How to apply
- 1
Obtain confirmation of admission to an Estonian institution
- 2
Send the application form and documents by email to Harno
- 3
Applications are assessed by a commission
Application timeline
Application cycle
Page headline gives 1-31 October 2026 for the 2026 round, but the body says conditions and deadline would be announced in August.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Education and Youth Board of Estonia (Harno)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.