Icelandic Government Scholarships for the BA in Icelandic as a Second Language
About 12 scholarships a year for students from listed countries to study the BA in Icelandic as a Second Language at the University of Iceland; covers registration fees and a monthly stipend.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Iceland
Funding
Covers University of Iceland registration fees and a monthly stipend for one person's room and board, paid September to April; no cash figure on the page. Up to three academic years, with yearly reapplication.
Eligible applicants
Humanities students from listed countries with basic Icelandic
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Overview
Icelandic Government Scholarships for the BA in Icelandic as a Second Language is offered by Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies for Undergraduate study in Iceland. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Registration fees
Included
Monthly room and board stipend
Included
Covers University of Iceland registration fees and a monthly stipend for one person's room and board, paid September to April; no cash figure on the page. Up to three academic years, with yearly reapplication. 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
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicants from the listed countries (mainly European, plus Canada, China, Japan, Russia and the US).
- International eligibility
- US applicants apply through Fulbright/IIE under a different deadline. Winners must separately apply for admission to the University of Iceland by 1 February.
- AgeRequired
- Candidates under 35 generally preferred (not a strict limit).
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- At least one year of university study in the humanities.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Certification of English proficiency required.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Iceland
Official eligibility summary
For students from foreign universities who have completed at least one year of university study in the humanities and have basic Icelandic (about Icelandic Online 1 and 2). Candidates under 35 are generally preferred. Applicants come from the listed countries; US applicants apply through Fulbright/IIE.
Applicant profile
- Humanities students from listed countries with basic Icelandic
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Iceland
Current-cycle criteria
- For students from foreign universities who have completed at least one year of university study in the humanities and have basic Icelandic (about Icelandic Online 1 and 2). Candidates under 35 are generally preferred. Applicants come from the listed countries; US applicants apply through Fulbright/IIE.
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
- CV
- Certified transcripts and diplomas
- Two recommendation letters
- English proficiency certificate
- Passport copy
How to apply
- 1
Download the Word application form.
- 2
Gather CV, certified transcripts, two recommendation letters, English certificate and passport copy.
- 3
Mail the application to the Árni Magnússon Institute (email not accepted), postmarked by 1 December.
- 4
If successful, apply separately to the University of Iceland by 1 February.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications must be postmarked by 1 December; the form is titled for 2027-2028. Results are announced in January. Awards run 1 September to 31 May.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies
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.