Åbo Akademi Scholarships for international students 2022-2024

Åbo Akademi University tuition fee scholarships

Åbo Akademi University wants to recognize motivated applicants who have performed well in their previous studies through its scholarships. Tuition fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) applicants can apply for a scholarship to cover a part of the tuition fee. The following scholarship categories are available:

• • Tuition Fee Scholarship, covering 100 % of the tuition fee, awarded for two years (second year conditional)
  • Tuition Fee Scholarship, covering 50 % of the tuition fee, awarded for two years (second year conditional)

Scholarships are granted to up to 30 % of the admitted students who are subject to tuition fees and have applied for a scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded for two years. The second year is conditional and depends on the progress of the studies. To secure the scholarship for the second year, a scholarship holder must earn at least 55 ECTS (for 100% scholarships)/ 45 ECTS (for 50% scholarships) during the first academic year (the progress of the studies is checked at the end of May).

The decision to grant a scholarship is based on

• • the academic performance of the applicant in their previous studies,
  • how well the applicant meets the programme requirements
  • the answers the applicants have given about their motivation and goals

To be considered for the Åbo Akademi University tuition fee scholarship, you must apply for the scholarship as part of your application for admission during the application period. In the application form, applicants will find a set of questions evaluating motivation and communicative skills, academic goals and general interest in the field. The programme and the scholarship committee will assess the applicant’s answers. The committee decides which applicants will be awarded a scholarship and which category will be awarded. The decision on the granted scholarship will be included in the admission letter.

Finland scholarship (for students admitted 2022-2024)

Finland scholarships awarded by Åbo Akademi University are part of the national Finland Scholarship programme. This scholarship will be awarded to the most merited applicant in each programme.

The Finland scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fee for two years. The second year is conditional and requires the student to earn at least 55 ECTS during the first year of studies. In addition, the applicant is awarded a one-time 5000€ relocation grant, which will be paid to the student to a Finnish bank account once they have arrived in Turku/Vaasa and enrolled as a present for the academic year.

Tuition fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) applicants applying to our master’s degree programmes are eligible to apply for the Finland scholarship. To be considered for the Finland scholarship, you must apply for it as part of your application for admission during the application period. In the application form, applicants will find a set of questions evaluating motivation and communicative skills, academic goals and general interest in the field. The programme and the scholarship committee will assess the applicant’s answers. The committee decides which applicants will be awarded a Finland scholarship. The decision on the granted scholarship will be included in the admission letter.

Please note that if you are exempted from paying tuition fees, you will no longer be eligible for Finland scholarships.

Second-year scholarships

This scholarship is open to all students who have paid their tuition fees during the first year or received a scholarship covering 50% of the tuition fee in the first year. Åbo Akademi University wants, through its scholarships recognize motivated applicants who have performed well in their studies during their first year at our university.

This scholarship requires55 ECTS earned during the first academic year. Students interested fill in the application by 1 June.
In the application, we ask for the following information:

• Your full name
• The programme you have been admitted to
• Previous scholarship(s), if awarded
• Credits so far and credits to be registered within July

Students applying for this scholarship will be informed of the outcome at the latest in July. Click here to go to the application.