The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship is aimed to assist Individuals living in risky and unsafe conditions as a result of conflict or natural disasters. This is a great opportunity to complete or further your academics in a better and safer environment. If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply.
Detailed information and guidelines regarding the procedures for acquiring the scholarship awards are all in this blog post. Please read to the end to avoid missing important details.
Opportunity Detail
Language Requirement: TOEFL, IELTS
Gender: Male, Female
Level: Master
Eligible Region/Countries:
Afghanistan,
The Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Ethiopia,
Iraq,
Mali,
Mexico,
Nigeria,
Somalia,
Syria and
Yemen
Medium of Instruction: English
Opportunity ID: 11353
Funding Type: Partially Funded
Opportunity Description
The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship is designed for students who, as a result of war or natural disasters, reside in dangerous and unsafe surroundings. The full cost of tuition at Uppsala University will be covered by the scholarships. At the current admissions round, it is open for a Master’s program that starts on August 28, 2023.
Brief Details About Uppsala University
Uppsala University is one of the most prominent universities in Sweden and is commonly ranked within the top 100 in the world by several ranking agencies. For example, for over ten years, it has been ranked among the 80 best universities in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
Scholarship type: Partially funded
Degree Level: Master’s
University: Uppsala University
Location: Sweden
Admission Start Date: N/A
Admission Deadline: N/A
Scholarship Application Opening Date: N/A
Scholarship Application Deadline: N/A
Eligible Nationalities:
- Afghanistan,
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo,
- Ethiopia,
- Iraq,
- Mali,
- Mexico,
- Nigeria,
- Somalia,
- Syria and
- Yemen.
Fields of Study:
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Social Sciences
- Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
- Humanities
- Engineering & Technology
- Business & Management
- Computer Science & IT
- Medicine & Health
- Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
- Arts, Design & Architecture
- Law
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Applied Sciences & Professions
- Education & Training
- Journalism & Media
Benefits of The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship:
- The scholarships will pay for the entire cost of tuition at Uppsala University.
- Living expenses are not covered by the scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria for The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship:
- You must be a citizen of one of the nations listed above.
- You must demonstrate both your academic ability and the reasons why Uppsala University’s educational environment is both necessary for you and your unique vulnerability.
- A King Carl Gustaf scholarship can only be given for a Master’s program at Uppsala University that is selected as a first priority (the program which you have ranked the highest of the four programs you can choose at University Admissions).
- You have to submit your application for the Master’s program before the deadline for university admissions.
Admission Required Documents:
- Official transcripts
- Bachelor’s diploma (or proof of expected graduation, if you are in your final year of Bachelor’s studies)
- Proof of English proficiency
- Passport
- A statement of purpose
- CV
- Letter of recommendation
- Application summary sheet
- Copy or summary of Bachelor’s thesis
- and other program-specific supporting document(s) (according to the program you want to apply for)
Scholarship Application Requirements:
- Motivation letter explaining why you should be awarded the scholarship (max. 350 words)
How to apply for The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship?
To be considered for a scholarship, you must first apply to Uppsala University for a Master’s degree program. Uppsala University’s program should be your primary priority.
Following this, the scholarship application period begins.
When applying for scholarships at Uppsala University, there is no application fee. There is, however, an application fee when applying for study programs.
During the scholarship application period, you must submit an online application form to be considered for one of the scholarships.
During the scholarship application period, access to the application form will be available on the official page.
Master’s Program Application Guide
Apply for Master’s Degree Program
For more information about The King Carl Gustaf Scholarship, please visit Uppsala University’s website.
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