Apply for 2026 Icelandic Government Scholarship at University of Iceland: (Deadline 1 December 2025)
The Icelandic Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education awards annually a number of scholarships for students coming from foreign universities to study the BA programme in Icelandic as a Second Language at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. The scholarship program is administrated by the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. Approximately 12 scholarships are awarded for the period from September 1 to May 31 each year.
Undergraduate Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 01 Dec 2025 |
| Value | Fully funded |
| Country to study | Iceland |
| School to study | University of Iceland |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Iceland Government |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Undergraduate Scholarship
- The scholarship covers registration fees at the University of Iceland and a monthly stipend intended to cover room and board for one person.
- Payment is made at the beginning of each month from September to April.
- Rooms are available for grant recipients to rent in the Gamli Garður student dormitory.
Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
- The scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic who have completed at least one year of university study in humanities.
- In addition, students must demonstrate a basic knowledge of Icelandic to satisfy the entry requirements for BA studies in Icelandic as a Second Language (i.e., a knowledge of Icelandic equivalent to the skills acquired by completing Icelandic Online 1 and Icelandic Online 2, both of which are self-study courses offered free online).
- Preference will, as a rule, be given to candidates under 35 years of age.
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Application Deadline
December 1, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Iceland Government on arnastofnun.is to applyStudents from the countries above, with exception of students from the US, can apply directly to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Edda, Arngrímsgata 5, 107 Reykjavík, Iceland. Application must be made on a special application form that can be downloaded here:
The application should be accompanied by the following documents (in English, Icelandic or other Scandinavian languages):
- CV
- Certified university transcripts and copies of diplomas with grades
- Two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors at your university
- Certification of English proficiency
- Photocopy of your passport
Applications must be sent to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies postmarked no later than December 1. E-mail applications are not accepted. Please note that successful applicants will need to apply separately for admission to the University of Iceland by February 15.
For more information kindly visit Icelandic Ministry of Culture webpage.
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