University of Helsinki Global Scholarship Fund Awards
Grants and scholarships from the University of Helsinki's endowment funds for currently enrolled Helsinki students and researchers, with applications open once a year in January–February.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Finland
Funding
Amounts vary by individual fund. One-time grants for study, research, or related purposes. Check the University of Helsinki Funds page for current fund descriptions and amounts.
Eligible applicants
Currently enrolled students and researchers at the University of Helsinki; various funds with different criteria; apply once/year via Oodi student portal
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Overview
University of Helsinki Global Scholarship Fund Awards is offered by University of Helsinki for Master’s study in Finland. 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.
- University admissionMust be currently enrolled at or affiliated with the University of Helsinki; separate from the incoming student Scholarship Programme
- Application through Oodi student portalRequired
What this scholarship covers
Grant amount varies by fund
May be included
Amounts vary by individual fund. One-time grants for study, research, or related purposes. Check the University of Helsinki Funds page for current fund descriptions and amounts. 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
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International master's students.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
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
- Finland
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Currently enrolled students and researchers at the University of Helsinki; various funds with different criteria; apply once/year via Oodi student portal. University of Helsinki also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Currently enrolled students and researchers at the University of Helsinki; various funds with different criteria; apply once/year via Oodi student portal
Study route
- Master’s study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Currently enrolled students and researchers at the University of Helsinki; various funds with different criteria; apply once/year via Oodi student portal. University of Helsinki 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
- Personal statement or research plan (varies by fund)
How to apply
- 1
Monitor studies.helsinki.fi/instructions for the 2027 application window (~January 2027)
- 2
Apply through the Oodi student portal during the application window
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026: January 14–February 6, 2026 (closed). 2027: expected January–February 2027. Apply through the Oodi student portal.
The listed deadline is February 6, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Helsinki
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?
The listed deadline is February 6, 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.