Financial Aid
Scholarships for Europe
Government and university scholarships to help fund your European education journey
Scholarship Tips
- Apply early — most scholarships have deadlines 6–12 months before the semester starts
- Many European public universities offer free tuition for EU/EEA students
- Stipendium Hungaricum, DAAD, Erasmus+, and Eiffel are among the most popular fully-funded scholarships
- Check individual university websites for institution-specific financial aid
DAAD Scholarships
German Academic Exchange Service
Amount
€934/month + tuition waiver
Coverage
Monthly stipend, tuition, travel allowance, health insurance
Eligibility
International students with excellent academic records
Deadline: October 15
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
Amount
€1181/month (Masters)
Coverage
Monthly allowance, return travel, housing assistance
Eligibility
International students under 30 (Masters) or 35 (PhD)
Deadline: January 10
Erasmus+ Programme
European Commission
Amount
€800-1100/month
Coverage
Monthly grant, travel costs, tuition waiver at host university
Eligibility
EU/EEA students enrolled at a participating university
Deadline: Varies by institution
Holland Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education
Amount
€5,000 one-time
Coverage
One-time grant for first year
Eligibility
Non-EEA students admitted to Dutch universities
Deadline: February 1
Stipendium Hungaricum
Hungarian Government
Amount
Full tuition + €140/month
Coverage
Tuition waiver, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution
Eligibility
International students from partner countries
Deadline: January 15
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship
Swiss Confederation
Amount
CHF 1920/month
Coverage
Monthly allowance, tuition waiver, health insurance, travel
Eligibility
Post-graduate researchers and artists
Deadline: December 1