Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award
Fulbright Finland Foundation award for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate study at the University of Turku (Finland), covering stipend, tuition, and travel for 9 months.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Finland
Funding
€1,000/month stipend (Master's) or €1,200/month (doctoral), for 9 months; full tuition scholarship at the University of Turku; $1,600 travel award. Final amounts confirmed per award cycle.
Eligible applicants
U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process
Photo: Anssi Koskinen from Turku, Suomi, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
Fulbright-University of Turku Graduate Award is offered by University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation for Master’s study in Finland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust also apply to and be admitted to the University of Turku (UTU admissions: January 7–21, 2027)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicationRequired
- University of Turku admissions applicationRequired
- Letters of recommendationRequired
- Research/study planRequired
What this scholarship covers
€1,000–€1,200/month stipend (9 months)
Included
Full tuition at University of Turku
Included
$1,600 travel award
Included
€1,000/month stipend (Master's) or €1,200/month (doctoral), for 9 months; full tuition scholarship at the University of Turku; $1,600 travel award. Final amounts confirmed per award cycle. 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
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible U.S. citizens.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of U.S. citizens only.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Academically talented; preference for degree-seeking Master's applicants; graduating seniors also encouraged
- 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
- Finland
Official eligibility summary
Open to: U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process. University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process
Study route
- Master’s study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: U.S. citizens; applying to or planning to apply to a Master's or doctoral programme at the University of Turku; two-step application process. University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply through your U.S. campus Fulbright coordinator (campus deadline typically early September)
- 2
Submit national Fulbright application by ~October 1, 2026
- 3
Apply to the University of Turku admissions portal January 7–21, 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Fulbright competition deadline ~October 1, 2026 (check your campus deadline 4–6 weeks earlier). UTU admissions: January 7–21, 2027. Check fulbright.fi for the latest.
The listed deadline is October 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Turku / Fulbright Finland Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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?
The listed deadline is October 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.
