Amount: Monthly stipend (approx. ISK 170,000) + flight ticket
Deadline: March 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture offers scholarships to foreign students for studies in Icelandic as a second language at the University of Iceland. The scholarship is for one academic year.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: International (excluding Icelanders)
- GPA: Not specified
- Applicants must have completed at least one year of university study.
- Preference for those with some knowledge of Icelandic.
Required Materials
- Application form
- CV
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts
Timeline
Applications open January. Deadline March 1. Results announced in May.
Tips
Demonstrate a genuine interest in Icelandic language and culture. Any prior exposure to the language or related studies will strengthen your application.