The Danish Government Scholarship at the University of Southern Denmark is awarded to highly qualified non-EU/EEA applicants for selected Master's programmes in Sønderborg. There is no separate application — you are automatically considered when you apply for admission by 1 February. It is granted as a full or partial tuition fee waiver, with shortlisted candidates invited to an online interview in late February.
Why it is notable: No separate scholarship application exists — your admission application is your scholarship application, and the interview is a short technical conversation, not an exam. A partial waiver covers tuition for one year (second and fourth semesters).
Funding at a glance
What it covers
Full tuition fee waiver for the 2-year Master's programme (covers 30 ECTS per semester; courses beyond 30 ECTS are not covered)
OR a partial tuition fee waiver covering tuition for one year (second and fourth semesters)
Living stipend: some years the award has included a monthly grant for living expenses — amount not published on SDU's official scholarship page (UNVERIFIED for 2027)
Academic progress requirement: pass at least 20 ECTS per semester to keep the scholarship
Eligibility criteria
Qualification Required
Bachelor's Degreefor Masters
This scholarship is offered for the MSc in Engineering programmes at SDU's Sønderborg campus.
Who can apply
non-EU/EEA citizens. Priority consideration has been given to applicants from countries including the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, India, Brazil, Malaysia, Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova (per published programme guidance — confirm current list on SDU's page).
Experience
No experience required
Language Certificate
Programme-dependent — proof of English language proficiency required at application (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL as per the chosen programme).
Other Certificates
Bachelor's transcripts and diploma (with grades and ECTS/units per course), verified course descriptions, self-assessment form (Electronics and Mechatronics).
Age Limit
No Age Limit
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Run all three quick checks before reviewing your chosen course's full entry requirements.
1
Country checker
eligible if non-EU/EEA citizen; EU/EEA citizens and Danish State Grant recipients excluded.
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Last degree checker
Choose your highest completed qualification to see which degree level may fit.
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Course checker
Pick a course to see whether it falls inside this scholarship's scope.
Complete all three checks
Your combined result will appear here.
Based on published eligibility — always confirm on the official page before applying.
Application essentials
Requirements
Review each requirement before you begin the application.
Document checklist
01Application deposit fee receipt
02Official Bachelor's transcripts and diploma in English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian (grades + ECTS/units per course)
03Verified course descriptions for the courses on your transcripts
04Self-assessment form (Electronics and Mechatronics programmes)
05Proof of English language proficiency
Application fee
application deposit fee receipt required (amount per SDU's admission pages — confirm exact figure). No separate scholars
Visa, kept concise: Study visa type for this destination: Denmark residence permit for students (ST1) — non-EU students need a residence permit, not a traditional visa stamp.
Application Procedure
10 steps — follow in order. Each stage prepares the next.
01
Apply for admission to one of the
eligible Master's programmes (Sønderborg) — the scholarship application is automatic; no separate form.
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Upload ALL documents at the time of application (transcripts
diploma, course descriptions, English proof, self-assessment form where required, application deposit fee receipt).
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Submit by 1 February.
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Application deposit fee receipt
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Interviews take place 19–27 February.
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Await email after 15 February —
shortlisted candidates are invited to an online interview (technical questions related to entry requirements).
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Official Bachelor's transcripts and diploma in English
Danish, Swedish or Norwegian (grades + ECTS/units per course)
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Verified course descriptions for the courses on
your transcripts
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Self-assessment form (Electronics and Mechatronics programmes)
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Proof of English language proficiency
Application milestones
1 Feb 2027
Application deadline
2027
Intake year
Ready to apply?
Continue on the official University of Southern Denmark , Sønderborg… platform.
Is there a separate scholarship application? A: No — you are automatically considered when you apply for admission to an eligible programme.What does the scholarship cover? A: It is granted either as a full or partial tuition fee waiver; a partial waiver covers tuition for one year (second and fourth semester).Which programmes qualify? A: MSc in Engineering (Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering) at SDU Sønderborg.What happens in the interview? A: An online interview with key persons from the programme, with a few technical questions related to entry requirements — no specific preparation needed.Can I apply for multiple programmes? A: Yes, but the scholarship is only considered for your highest-priority Master's programme.Can I email missing documents later? A: No — SDU does not accept documents by email; everything must be in the application at submission.What if my academic progress slips? A: You must pass at least 20 ECTS per semester; otherwise the scholarship may be cancelled.
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