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Uppsala University King Carl Gustaf Scholarship 2020 for Nigerians (Sweden)

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

January 22, 2020

Uppsala University in Sweden is inviting applications for the 2020 King Carl Gustaf Scholarship. The award covers the full cost of tuition fees (excluding living expenses) for Master's programmes commencing on 31st August 2020, aimed at talented students from designated countries affected by conflict or unsafe conditions outside Europe.

King Carl Gustaf Funding At Uppsala University, Sweden 2020

Eligible Countries

Applications are open to citizens of: Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Egypt, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, India, Iraq, Libya, Mexico, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a citizen of one of the 15 eligible countries listed above.
  • Must hold a bachelor's degree from an internationally recognised university and have applied for an Uppsala University Master's programme before the admissions deadline.
  • Must demonstrate academic talent and explain why you are particularly vulnerable and in need of Uppsala University's academic environment.
  • Must be fluent in the English language.

How to Apply

Submit your Master's admission application via universityadmissions.se and complete the King Carl Gustaf Scholarship form on the official Uppsala University Scholarships webpage.

Application Deadline: February 3, 2020.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Kelvin McHenry

Jan 22, 2020

Can Nigerians also apply for the Uppsala University Global Scholarship in addition to the King Carl Gustaf Scholarship?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Jan 22, 2020

Yes, Kelvin! Nigerian applicants who select an Uppsala University Master's course as their First Priority on universityadmissions.se can apply for both the Uppsala University Global Scholarship and the King Carl Gustaf Scholarship before February 3.

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