Top 5 scholarships and fellowships in Estonia for international students
5 scholarships and fellowships in Estonia that international students can apply for, each checked on its official page, with funding, eligibility and deadlines.
Looking for funding to study or research in Estonia? We picked 5 scholarships and fellowships that the official pages say international students can apply for. Each one was checked on its official page on October 31, 2026.
Before you apply, read our guide to studying in Estonia for tuition, visa money and work rules.
The list at a glance
| # | Programme | Funding | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humanities Tuition Fee Discounts, Tallinn University | Partly funded | September 6, 2027 |
| 2 | Estonian Government Scholarship for Degree and Exchange Study, Education and Youth Board (Harno) | Partly funded | Not announced yet |
| 3 | Tuition Fee Discounts, School of Governance, Law and Society, Tallinn University | Partly funded | Not announced yet |
| 4 | Scholarship for Estonian Language and Culture Summer and Winter Courses (EKKAV), Education and Youth Board (Harno) | Partly funded | November 15, 2026 |
| 5 | Estonian National Scholarships for Summer Schools, Education and Youth Board (Harno) | Partly funded | Not announced yet |
1. Humanities Tuition Fee Discounts, Tallinn University
50% discounts on tuition: two on the Liberal Arts in Humanities BA (1,150 euros off a 2,300 euro semester fee), four shared across Estonian Studies and East European Studies MAs, and four on the Literature, Visual Culture and Film Studies MA (1,050 euros off a 2,100 euro semester fee).
- Who can apply: Students admitted in 2027 to the listed humanities programmes who apply by the deadline.
- Deadline: September 6, 2027. The deadline for applying for a discount is 6 September 2027, for students admitted in 2027.
- Funding: Partly funded
2. Estonian Government Scholarship for Degree and Exchange Study, Education and Youth Board (Harno)
350 euros a month for bachelor’s and master’s students and 660 euros a month for doctoral students; other costs are not covered. 15 scholarships are available in the 2026 round.
- Who can apply: Citizens of the listed countries with an admission letter from an Estonian university. Bachelor’s study is funded only in fields related to Estonian language and culture; master’s and PhD in all fields.
- Deadline: Next deadline not announced yet. The round for 2026/27 ran from 1 October to 31 October 2026 (23:59 Estonian time). Only about 10% of applicants have historically received an award.
- Funding: Partly funded
3. Tuition Fee Discounts, School of Governance, Law and Society, Tallinn University
Two 100% tuition fee discounts across six English-medium programmes, going to the top two candidates by entrance exam ranking in the first year. The International Relations MA also offers two 100% discounts for two semesters for students writing a thesis on security.
- Who can apply: Applicants to the school’s English-medium programmes who submit their application by 1 February, ranked by entrance exam results.
- Deadline: Next deadline not announced yet. Candidates must apply by 1 February to qualify. The International Relations discounts are for the 2027/2028 academic year.
- Funding: Partly funded
4. Scholarship for Estonian Language and Culture Summer and Winter Courses (EKKAV), Education and Youth Board (Harno)
Covers the course fee, accommodation and cultural excursions on an Estonian language and culture summer or winter course. Travel to Estonia is not covered, and no cash amount is stated.
- Who can apply: Bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students enrolled at a foreign university who study or have studied Estonian. Applicants need a recommendation from an Estonian lecturer or other proof of Estonian knowledge.
- Deadline: November 15, 2026. The current round runs from 15 October to 15 November 2026. Decisions normally take up to 45 days after the deadline.
- Funding: Partly funded
5. Estonian National Scholarships for Summer Schools, Education and Youth Board (Harno)
Covers a course fee of up to 700 euros for one course plus accommodation of up to 25 euros a night for a maximum of four weeks.
- Who can apply: Bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students who have been enrolled at a university abroad for at least one year by the application date.
- Deadline: Next deadline not announced yet. The 2026 round ran from 1 April to 1 May 2026 (23:59 Estonian time). The next round has not been announced.
- Funding: Partly funded
How we chose them
We included only programmes whose official pages show that international students can apply and that are currently running. Fully funded awards come first, then paid and partly funded ones. Amounts and dates are as stated on the official pages, so always confirm them before you apply.
Next steps
Read our guide to studying in Estonia, and see all scholarships and opportunities we have checked.