{"id":3309,"date":"2022-04-11T16:07:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T10:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=3309"},"modified":"2022-12-19T11:22:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T11:22:44","slug":"finland-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/finland-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Finland Scholarship for Indian Students: Online Guide to Avail Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Finnish education system is a world-class learning hub and is home to many top-ranking universities. The majority of these universities offer extensive scholarship programs to students from European and Non-European countries. Students who are not from European countries are liable to pay the tuition fees, which might exceed their budget. An eligible student can avail of the <\/span>Finland scholarship <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offered by various prestigious universities or UAS (University of Applied Science) to curtail this cost.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read along to find out more on this.<\/span>  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/finland-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/#Why_Study_Abroad_in_Finland\" title=\"Why Study Abroad in Finland?&nbsp;\">Why Study Abroad in Finland?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/finland-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/#Best_Finland_Scholarships_Offered_to_Indian_Students\" title=\"Best Finland Scholarships Offered to Indian Students\">Best Finland Scholarships Offered to Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/finland-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/#How_to_Apply_for_a_Scholarship_in_Finland\" title=\"How to Apply for a Scholarship in Finland?\">How to Apply for a Scholarship in Finland?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/finland-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Study_Abroad_in_Finland\"><\/span><b>Why Study Abroad in Finland?&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland offers world-class education and learning scope for students all over the world. From its delightful Nordic lifestyle to learning versatility, equality and discipline are the foundation of Finnish academic culture. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are key reasons why studying in Finland is considered the smart option:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Study Abroad - Fees | Scholarships | Convincing Parents - Leap Scholar!\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oZpVwLRJyig?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Cost-effective tuition charges<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tuition charges applicable to Indian students and other international students will range between 6,000 EUR to 16,000 EUR per year. With plenty of educational funding opportunities, different universities offer extensive scholarships to international students based on their academic excellence. The majority of Finnish universities allow a percentage deduction on the tuition fees, while few offer full exemption.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Employment opportunities for students&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnish universities offer a wide range of career-related services: internships, contractual work placements, and conduct career fairs and events, etc. The live sessions with eminent personalities help the students get a business insight. More than 55% of the universities have introduced employment contracts to help the students earn through part-time jobs while studying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Promoting Academic Freedom<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic independence is the core attribute of Finnish education. The students affiliated with the Finnish University have the freedom to choose the combination of the subjects that they want to pursue. This liberty ensures that they develop skills and knowledge in abundance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Finland_Scholarships_Offered_to_Indian_Students\"><\/span><b>Best Finland Scholarships Offered to Indian Students<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Finland, every University has its own scholarship programs. Students will be automatically entitled to its scholarship programs when they will apply for courses at any university. However, it is essential to review different scopes and possibilities of scholarship programs offered by universities.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different universities provide different scholarships. The six best <\/span>Finland scholarships<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Indian and international students are given below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b> University of Helsinki&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-72\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Scope<\/th><th>Total Grants Offered<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Offers scholarships to Indian and International students who want to enroll on a Master\u2019s programme.<br>The grants will be automatically tagged along while enrolling on a particular Master\u2019s programme.<\/td><td>\u2022 Fully granted Tuition fees<br>\u2022 10,000 EUR of study grant.<br>\u2022 Fully funded grant that includes tuition fees + 10,000 EUR<br>(Tuition fees range between 13,000 EUR to 18,000 EUR)<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>University of Tampere <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-73\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Scope<\/th><th>Total Grants Offered<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>This scholarship program aims to lower the burden of payment of tuition fees for their Master&#8217;s programme.<\/td><td>\u2022 The University covers 100% or 50% of the total tuition fees.<br>\u2022 Students eligible for the Global Student Award for Academic Excellence are granted 100% exemption of tuition fees.<br>(This also includes annual scholarships of 7,000 EUR for students&#8217; living expenses)<\/td><td>2 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Aalto University&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-74\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Scope<\/th><th>Total Grants Offered<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>The Aalto University offers grants to students enrolled in Masters&#8217; programmes taught in English.<br>Full grants are allowed to the students based on their merits.<\/td><td>These grants are allowed for the period of the entire academic session<br>\u2022 (Gold)Category A: Full scholarship (2&#215;8000 EUR for each academic year)<br>\u2022 (Silver) Category B: Full scholarship (2&#215;8000 EUR for each academic year)<br>\u2022 (Bronze) Category C: 50% of the full scholarship (2&#215;4000 EUR for each academic year)<\/td><td>Entire Academic year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b> Scholarship Programme of the Government of Finland<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-75\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Scope<\/th><th>Total Grants Offered<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>This grant is offered to young researchers in the Master&#8217;s level course or at Doctoral\/<br>Post Doctoral levels. This scholarship is provided to motivate young scholars in different academic fields<\/td><td>\u2022 A monthly allowance of 1,500 EUR is granted<br>(The programme does not cover travelling expenses)<\/td><td>Generally, this grant is allowed for the period of research work which can be 3-9 months.<br>The maximum time limit granted is nine months for an individual.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>CIMO Doctoral Fellowship<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-76\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Scope<\/th><th>Total Grants Offered<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>This Finland scholarship is provided to students who pursue doctorate<br>or double-doctorate courses from Finnish universities.<\/td><td>1500 EUR is granted to the students.<br>(This grant is to cover living expenses for an individual staying in Finland)<\/td><td>2 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The University of Oulu \u2013 International Master Scholarships for Protein Science<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure id=\"tablepress-77\" class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Scope<\/th><th>Total Grants Offered<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>This fellowship is offered to academically meritorious students who pursue International Masters<br>in Protein Science and Biotechnology from the University<\/td><td>\u2022 Paying tuition fees is fully exempted for international Master&#8217;s students<br>\u2022 Each student is granted 4000 EUR per month for their living expenses<\/td><td>2 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_a_Scholarship_in_Finland\"><\/span>How to Apply for a Scholarship in Finland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian and other international students are required to pay tuition fees as per the course plans of different universities. For this reason, different Finnish higher education institutions are offering extensive scholarships to students based on their academic excellence.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The international students are automatically enrolled in the scholarship program while taking admission for a particular course. However, different universities follow their own scholarship programs.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students looking to apply for Finland scholarship programs under any University must complete the general procedures:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Select the Module<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student can get the entire details of a particular course from the Study Info portal, which is the official website for application. The Finnish government offers a plethora of modules across all disciplines for both graduate and post-graduate students.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Complete the Paperwork<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application criteria and documentations depend on different universities. However, some basic documents are required while applying to any Finnish university.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authentic copies of qualification documents.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translation of all documents in native Swedish, Finnish or English.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original official translated documents and diplomas.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can also be asked to provide their TOEFL or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-essay-samples-ielts-writing-task-answers-to-score-band-8\/\">IELTS qualified certificates<\/a> as per the university requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Online Submission of Application<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application of the modules can be submitted through University&#8217;s own official website or through the Study Info portal. This application can be of two types \u2013 joint application &amp; separate application. Under joint application, students will be able to apply for six different modules, whereas they have to apply separately through a separate application.&nbsp;Upon acceptance of the application, the students have to apply for a student residence permit from their respective embassy.&nbsp;The Finnish universities are currently home to more than 400 international students pursuing different Master\u2019s and doctoral courses in English. With the assistance given by different universities through <\/span>Finland scholarship<b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international students are able to reduce the liability of paying a large number of tuition fees. These grants have attracted meritorious students from all over the world. Thus, Finland, being the happiest country in the world, is now flourishing in academy and discipline.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668685863815\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the duration of Finland scholarship programmes?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The duration of the program depends on the type of the course and University policies. However, the duration of the programs varies from nine months to two years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668685883109\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How to apply for Finland scholarships?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>All international students are automatically enrolled in the scholarship programs when they take admissions for a particular course through the official websites of the University.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The Finnish education system is a world-class learning hub and is home to many top-ranking universities. The majority of these universities offer extensive scholarship programs to students from European and Non-European countries. Students who are not from European countries are liable to pay the tuition fees, which might exceed their budget. 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