MastersFull tuition waiver for the normal two-year master’s duration; no living-cost support.

Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Competitive full-tuition waivers for Aalto master’s study beginning in 2027. Applications open 7 December 2026; living costs are excluded.

Provider: Aalto University
Host country: Finland
Deadline: Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.
Region: Europe

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Who can apply: Tuition-liable applicants to eligible English-taught master’s programmes, including citizens of African countries. Academic selection and programme admission requirements apply.
Funding: Full tuition waiver for the normal two-year master’s duration; no living-cost support.
Study level: Masters
Deadline: Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.

Key eligibility criteria

Tuition-liable applicants to eligible English-taught master’s programmes, including citizens of African countries. Academic selection and programme admission requirements apply.

About the Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027 (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: UPCOMING. Aalto’s Excellence Scholarship is a competitive tuition waiver for outstanding fee-paying students. This listing covers the autumn 2027 master’s admission round. It pays the full tuition fee for the normal two-year degree, subject to full-time study and the approved study plan. Living expenses and other study costs remain the student’s responsibility. Applicants from every African country may be considered if liable for tuition fees and eligible for their programme. Selection follows the programme’s academic criteria; some programmes award no scholarships. Joint programmes with their own schemes, doctoral study, waitlist admissions and individuals on EU sanctions lists are outside this award. A scholarship is specific to its study option. Apply through the master’s admission form in Studyinfo and select the scholarship option. The form opens on 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2 and closes on 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Requesting a scholarship later is not possible. Supporting documents are due on 12 January at 15:00 UTC+2. Admission and scholarship decisions are issued together. Most non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants must separately pay Finland’s €100 application fee within seven days of submitting their application; statutory exemptions apply. Check the official admission guide for the documents and programme-specific requirements. Application timing Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Official information: https://www.aalto.fi/en/admission-services/scholarships-and-tuition-fees Application route: https://www.aalto.fi/en/admission-services/apply-to-masters-programmes Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027 eligibility

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Tuition-liable applicants to eligible English-taught master’s programmes, including citizens of African countries. Academic selection and programme admission requirements apply.

Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

How to apply for the Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.aalto.fi/en/admission-services/scholarships-and-tuition-fees to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Tuition-liable applicants to eligible English-taught master’s programmes, including citizens of African countries. Academic selection and programme admission requirements apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027 deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Planning suggestion: 1 month out
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Provider deadline
Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.
Provider deadline information: Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Editorial verification note

Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Both official pages accessible. The 2027 application form is scheduled to appear through Studyinfo during the confirmed application window; it is not yet open.

Last checked 10/22/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027?+

Tuition-liable applicants to eligible English-taught master’s programmes, including citizens of African countries. Academic selection and programme admission requirements apply.

What funding does the Aalto University Excellence Scholarships for Master’s Study 2027 offer?+

Listed funding: Full tuition waiver for the normal two-year master’s duration; no living-cost support.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.aalto.fi/en/admission-services/scholarships-and-tuition-fees to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Tuition-liable applicants to eligible English-taught master’s programmes, including citizens of African countries. Academic selection and programme admission requirements apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Admission and scholarship request: 5 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2. Opens 7 December 2026 at 09:00 UTC+2; documents due 12 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC+2.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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