Advance your postgraduate master's degree by applying for the Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award. Interested candidates can find out more about this opportunity and apply here.
About Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate
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Opportunity Details
The Fulbright Finland Foundation works with Tampere University to offer an award for a U.S. student admitted to one of the University’s International Master’s Degree Programs.
Benefits of Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate
- The Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award includes a monthly grant of EUR 1 000 (9 months).
- The grantee will also be provided with a travel award (USD 1 600),
- residence permit allowance (based on the actual permit fees, incl. grantee and accompanying family members, funded by the Foundation) and
- a supplemental accident and sickness benefit (ASPE).
- Based on the agreement with the Fulbright Finland Foundation, Tampere University awards a scholarship for the Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Awardee to cover the annual tuition fee (in 2024 max. 12 000 €). The scholarship is granted also for the second year of Master’s studies provided that the grantee has been successful in their studies during the first year.
- In addition, the grantee will be eligible, free of charge, to participate in a Fulbright Finland Foundation pre-approved summer school in Finland consisting of courses on Finnish language, culture and society, pending availability of suitable programs.
- Opportunity to apply for additional funding from the Lois Roth Foundation. (This funding is applied for after arrival to Finland.)
- Alumni network and activities provided for the grantees of the Fulbright Finland Foundation programs.
Education loan deferment: While on a Fulbright in Finland, U.S. Student grantees have often been able to defer loans. Fulbright grants usually fall under the Graduate Fellowship deferment category. Grantee should confirm this with the lending institution.
Alumni who successfully complete the Fulbright U.S. Student Program are eligible for 12 months of non-competitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government, with the possibility of extensions if certain criteria are met.
Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Requirements
- The award competition is open to U.S. students who hold a minimum Bachelor's degree. Academically talented graduating seniors may also apply before having the degree in hand. The grant is aimed at students who wish to complete a full Master’s degree at Tampere University.
Application Date and Process
- Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award has a dual application procedure: the Fulbright grant competition and admission to the university separately.
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