The EH International Programme Scholarship at Karlstad University, funded by donations from Eva and Henry Kartman, reduces the tuition fee by 50% for outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland on an eligible STEM programme starting in autumn 2027.
The scholarship
- A 50% tuition fee reduction on STEM programmes that start in the autumn semester. Living expenses are not covered, and recipients must show funds for the residence permit.
- It is granted for one semester first and extends automatically for the full programme if study results are satisfactory.
- Eligible master’s programmes for 2027/2028: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering (Data-driven Mechanical Engineering), Biology: Ecology and Conservation Biology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Communication Systems, Physics (Nanomaterials), Physics (Theoretical physics) and Intelligent Software Systems. The original page also lists one bachelor’s programme in artificial intelligence.
Requirements
- Citizenship of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland, liability to pay tuition fees, an application to an eligible STEM programme starting in autumn 2027 and the University Admissions application fee paid (unless exempt).
- Not eligible: more than two years of residence in Sweden when the scholarship starts, a Swedish permanent residence or work permit, a master’s degree from a Swedish university, or a scholarship from the Swedish Institute or other Swedish funding bodies.
- Documents: official transcript of records, CV (maximum three pages), motivation letter (maximum 500 words) and passport copy; reference letters are optional. Selection is merit-based.
About the employer
Karlstad University is a university in Karlstad, Sweden.
Salary and deadline
- Scholarship applications are accepted from 1 to 15 March 2027; the form is published on the original page on 1 March 2027. Late applications are not considered.
- Results are emailed at the end of April 2027.
Source: Karlstad University, “Karlstad University EH International Programme Scholarship”, read on 25 October 2026. Summary by AVIDE; see the original page for the full, current text.