Government of ICeland scholarships

Study in Iceland on fully funded Scholarships. The Government of Iceland invited international students to study in Iceland on fully funded scholarships. 

Study in  ICELand

Study in Iceland and obtain a degree of your dreams. 

Universities in ICEland

There are several universities and colleges in Iceland that you can choose from.

Scholarships in Iceland 

There are several scholarship opportunities for international students to study in Iceland.

About government of Iceland scholarships 

government of Iceland scholarships

​The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science & Culture awards annually a number of scholarships for foreign students to study in the BA programme for Icelandic as a Second Language at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. The scholarship program is administrated by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Approximately 14 scholarships are awarded for the period from September 1 to May 31 each year.

The scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic who have completed at least one year of university study in humanities. In addition, students must demonstrate a basic knowledge of Icelandic to satisfy the entry requirements for BA studies in Icelandic as a Second Language. Preference will, as a rule, be given to candidates under 35 years of age.

The BA programme in Icelandic as a Second Language is comprised of both theoretical and practical studies. On one hand, it is a language course, where students are trained in speaking, reading and writing modern Icelandic. On the other hand, it delves into more academic aspects of the Icelandic language, its literature and the history of Iceland. The subjects covered include morphology, syntax and phonetics of modern Icelandic. The curriculum includes both medieval and modern literature and the history of Iceland from settlement to modern times. Students are introduced to Icelandic translations.

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iceland government scholarship eligibility 

​Nationals of the following countries are eligible for the scholarship:

• Austria
• Bulgaria
• Canada 
• China
• Croatia
• The Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• The Faroe Islands

• ​Finland
• France
• Germany
• The Netherlands
• Hungary
• Italy
• Japan
• Latvia
• Lithuania

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• Norway
• Poland
• Russia
• Slovakia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• The United Kingdom
• *The United States

Government of Iceland scholarship benefits 

The Government of Iceland scholarship covers registration fees at the University of Iceland and a monthly stipend intended to cover room and board for one person. Payment is made at the beginning of each month from September to April. Rooms are available for grant recipients to rent in the Gamli Garður student dormitory.

how to apply for government of Iceland scholarships 

​The application process for the Icelandic Government scholarships is simple.  Follow the steps below or download the application forms. Students from the countries above, with exception of students from the US, can apply directly to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Laugavegi13, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland. Application must be made on a special application form that can be downloaded here:

Application form (word)
Application Requirements 
The application should be accompanied by the following documents (in English, Icelandic or other Scandinavian languages):

• CV
• Certified university transcripts and copies of diplomas with grades
• Two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors at your university
• Certification of English proficiency 
• Photocopy of your passport

For more information on the scholarship, check out the office website on : https://www.arnastofnun.is/en/about-scholarship​
Application due date is December 1 annually. 

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