King Carl Gustaf Scholarship
Uppsala University scholarship of SEK 40,000/year toward tuition for enrolled students whose studies are at risk due to conflict or natural disaster in their home country; expanding from autumn 2027.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
Sweden
Funding
SEK 40,000 per academic year toward tuition fees (partial tuition support). From autumn 2027: up to 50 awards over 5 years; the updated per-award amount has not been confirmed.
Eligible applicants
Enrolled Uppsala University fee-paying students affected by conflict, natural disaster, or serious hardship in their home country; expanding to 50 new students from autumn 2027
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Overview
King Carl Gustaf Scholarship is offered by Uppsala University for Undergraduate, Master’s study in Sweden. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Uppsala scholarship application formRequired
- Evidence of country-of-origin hardship (conflict, disaster)Required
- Academic transcriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
SEK 40,000/year toward tuition (current scheme)
May be included
SEK 40,000 per academic year toward tuition fees (partial tuition support). From autumn 2027: up to 50 awards over 5 years; the updated per-award amount has not been confirmed. 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 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International; country-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Highly qualified academic record; enrolled in or admitted to Uppsala University degree programmes
- 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
- Sweden
Official eligibility summary
Fee-paying students; nationality and first-priority programme rules vary by award
Applicant profile
- Enrolled Uppsala University fee-paying students affected by conflict, natural disaster, or serious hardship in their home country; expanding to 50 new students from autumn 2027
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in Sweden
Current-cycle criteria
- Fee-paying students; nationality and first-priority programme rules vary by award
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
Monitor uu.se/en/study/masters-studies/scholarships for the application opening (expected 2027)
- 2
Submit an application demonstrating eligibility criteria (conflict/disaster impact and academic qualifications)
Application timeline
Application cycle
Administered by Uppsala University/Gustavian Foundation. Expanded programme starts autumn 2027 (up to 50 students over 5 years). Check uu.se for application opening.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Uppsala University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 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.