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Host country
Switzerland
Region
Europe

About this scholarship

![Lund University Global Scholarship Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Lund-University.jpg) [starportillo](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/beyondstellar/) [December 9, 2021December 8, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/12/09/) The Lund University Global Scholarship program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that honors outstanding academic students from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (including Switzerland) who intend to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at Lund University. **Application deadline:** January 17 / February 2022 ### Table of contents - [Benefits of the Lund University Global Scholarship Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/lund-university-global-scholarship-program/#h-benefits-of-the-lund-university-global-scholarship-program) - [Eligibility Criteria for International Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/lund-university-global-scholarship-program/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-international-students) - [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/lund-university-global-scholarship-program/#h-how-to-apply) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## Benefits of the Lund University Global Scholarship Program The scholarships may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the tuition fee.  Please note that scholarships are toward tuition fees only and that living costs are not covered. Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) can benefit from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Please note that the scholarship is limited to bachelor’s or master’s degree programs offered at the university. ## Eligibility Criteria for International Students To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria: • You must be a citizen of a country from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and are required to pay a tuition fee •  You have applied for Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in the regular application rounds for a minimum of one semester of study (30 ECTS) **PLEASE DO NOT APPLY  if you do not meet the admission requirements to Lund University, if you have not selected a Lund University program/course as your first choice/choices at universityadmissions.se or if you cannot secure the funding needed to cover living costs, as required by the Swedish Migration Board.** ## How to Apply **The next application round will open in February 2022.** To apply for a Lund University Global Scholarship, you must first apply for the program(s) or free-standing course(s) you wish to study at Lund University using the online, national application website, [www.universityadmissions.se](http://www.universityadmissions.se/) during the application period **(18 October – 17 January 2022)** for studies starting in the autumn semester. **Note that a few programs do not open for applications until 1 December**). Once you have made a _complete_ application to a degree program or free-standing courses of at least 30 ECTS credits and paid the application fee, you will be able to apply for the scholarship at the official website during the scholarship application period. For further information about the Lund University Scholarship and specific application instructions, please visit the [official website](http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/admissions/bachelors-masters-studies/scholarships-awards/lund-university-global-scholarship). * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Eligibility criteria

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
  • Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
  • Willing to study in Switzerland
  • Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
  • English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
  • Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential

Required documents

A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.

  • Valid international passport (bio page scan)
  • Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
  • Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
  • Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
  • Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
  • Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
  • Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
  • Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
  • Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
  • Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders

Deadline timeline

The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.

  1. 12 months out

    Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.

  2. 6 months out

    Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.

  3. 3 months out

    Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.

  4. 1 month out

    Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.

  5. Application deadline

    Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Lund University Global Scholarship Program?+

Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Switzerland for the duration of the programme.

Is the Lund University Global Scholarship Program fully funded?+

Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.

When is the application deadline?+

The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

What documents do I need to apply?+

At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.

How can I improve my chance of winning?+

Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.