Students have lots of questions regarding the Danish Government Scholarship Program. It is the scholarship program offered by the Danish government (Denmark) to International students who want to study in Denmark. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

Frequently Asked Questions

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, it is.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if eligible.

(Q) What is the aim of this scholarship program?

(A) To promote their culture and language, and to support international student’s studies financially which helps to strengthen the relationship between Denmark and other countries.

(Q) Which is the host country for the Danish Government Scholarship?

(A) Denmark.

(Q) How to apply for the Danish Government Scholarship Program? Or procedure to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Apply online here.

(Q) Do you have to pay fees for an online application?

(A) No.

(Q) Is it necessary to submit a hard copy of your application?

(A) No.

(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?

(A) 2 years for a Master Degree study program.

(Q) How many students get scholarships per year?

(A) Number of scholarships varies each year.

(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?

(A) This scholarship is offering grants, which are given as follows:

  • Cover living expenditures
  • Annual tuition fees for full-degree students
  • USD 8,000-21,000 / Euro 6,000-16,000 (DKK 45,000-120,000).

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) International (Non EU/EEA and Switzerland) students.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?

(A) Applicants can choose any field for their Maters Degree such as:

  • Engineering (Social Science, Health Sciences, Telecommunication)
  • Theology (Technology, Electronics)
  • Humanities (Business, Computer Science)

(Q) What is the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?

(A) In order to be considered for this scholarship, applicants should possess the following eligibility criteria:

  • Applicant should be from any developing Non European developing country
  • Applicant should be enrolled in any full time Masters Degree program
  • Applicants should be permitted to live in Denmark for his / her study purpose.

Ineligible applicants:

  • Have been granted a residence permit at the time of admission by the Danish
  • Have a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens
  • A student who is eligible for a grant in accordance with Danish Law regarding the State Education Fund.

(Q) What are the names of host institutions?

  • (A) University of Copenhagen (ITU)
  • University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
  • Aarhus University (AU)
  • Copenhagen Business School (CBS)
  • Aalborg University (AAU)
  • Roskilde University (RUC)
  • Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
  • Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX)
  • University College of Northern Denmark (UCN)
  • University College Copenhagen
  • University College Absalon
  • University College Lillebaelt (UCL)
  • University College South Denmark
  • VIA University College
  • Svendborg International Maritime Academy (SIMAC)
  • Aarhus school of Maritime and Technical Engineering
  • Copenhagen School of Maritime Education and Training
  • Maritime Training and Education Centre (MARTEC).

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Their application form will not be considered.

(Q) A person who already is availing any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) May apply for other scholarship programs but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.

(Q) Is this scholarship offered annually?

(A) Yes.

(Q) What documents are required for this scholarship program?

(A) Required documents:

  • Higher educational study transcripts
  • Documentation of paid fee
  • Copy of passport (all pages including front page).

(Q) Is there any requirement to learn Danish for admission in Denmark University?

(A) Yes.

(Q) What about the English language course requirement for this scholarship program?

(A) Requirements must be filled according to the chosen course.

(Q) What is the process to acquire residential permit for Denmark?

(A) Visa guide will give guidance to get a residential permit and also to the visa.

(Q) Who decides about awarding scholarships?

(A) Danish institutions of higher education.

(Q) Scholarship is divided into how many parts?

(A) This scholarship program is divided into two parts:

  • Partial tuition fee waiver
  • Full tuition fee waiver.

(Q) Who offers and supports this scholarship program?

(A) Offered by the University of Southern Denmark and is supported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

(Q) What is the rank of the University of Southern Denmark among all research universities in the world?

(A) One of the top 50 universities among all research universities in the world.

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Process of your application will be terminated.

(Q) What is the deadline or last date of this scholarship program?

(A) 22nd March 2020 Sunday at 12 noon.

(Q) How to contact the Danish Government Scholarship Program?

(A) The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration

Njalsgade 72C

PO box 2000

DK-2300 Copenhagen S

Tel: +45 72 14 20 00

Website: www.newtodenmark.dk

(Q) Want to know more about the Danish Government Scholarship Program?

(A) Visit their official website to get more information:

https://studyindenmark.dk/study-options/tuition-fees-scholarships/tuition-fees-and-scholarships

By- Syed Pashmina Dolly.