Scholarships from Swedish foundations

Current scholarships and when to apply

A small number of scholarships from Swedish foundations are open for applications each autumn (usually late September–early October) and spring (usually March–April).

Calls for applications to scholarships that are relevant to current international students at Lund University are published below.

The current application period is open from 21 September to 5 October 2022.

Please note that we only accept scholarships applications that are submitted during the application period.

Call for applications

Torsten Tegstam’s fund for studies in music and musicology

• For whom: The foundation awards scholarships to students with at least one semester of previous studies at the Division of Musicology at Lund University or students with at least one semester of previous studies at Malmö Academy of Music.
• Available sum: SEK 150 000
• Application period: 21 September–5 October

See the call for applications in the application system

How to apply

You apply for the scholarships from Swedish foundations through a form in the application system, unless stated otherwise. Any supporting documents also need to be submitted digitally. 

Carefully read through the call for applications to make sure that you are eligible to apply. In the call for applications, you can also learn which supporting documents you need to submit in order to make a complete application. 

Log in to the scholarship application system (new tab)

Decisions and payment

The time it takes to process applications varies for the different scholarships. Decisions are sent to all applicants via email. The decision will contain information on next steps to secure your scholarship.

The scholarships are usually paid out during the semester in which they have been announced.