Latvian state scholarship for studies in Latvia

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

Latvia

Target level

Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate

Fields of study

All fields

Other conditions

• Citizens of 39 eligible countries can apply for the Latvian state scholarship for studies at Latvian higher education institutions.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Citizens of 39 eligible countries are welcome to apply for Latvian State scholarship for studies in Latvian higher education institutions.
• Bachelor's students who have already successfully completed at least 1 academic year at any higher education institution; Master's or PhD students from any previous higher education institution.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Bachelor's students who have already successfully completed at least 1 academic year at any higher education institution (HEI); Master’s or PhD students from any previous HEI.
• Each applicant can submit only one application in an open call.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Each applicant can submit only one application on an open call.
• The scholarship cannot be awarded at the same time as other grants.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: A scholarship cannot be awarded concurrently with other grants.
• An international student can receive the Latvian state scholarship for a maximum of two terms within one study cycle.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The international student can receive a Latvian state scholarship for a maximum of two terms within one study cycle.
• You must choose a study programme at a Latvian higher education institution and receive the confirmation letter for that programme before applying for the scholarship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: An applicant must choose a study programme at a Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;
• If the student is present in the territory of Latvia for less than 15 calendar days, no scholarship is provided.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: If student is present in the territory of Latvia for less than 15 calendar days, then no scholarship is provided.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid

Tuition

At your expense

Plane ticket and insurance

Allowance

€500 a month

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Register in the electronic application system and create a profile with a unique login and password.

   With whom

   You

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

2. 2
   Step 2: Fill in the application form according to the set criteria; incomplete and incorrect applications are not assessed.

   With whom

   You

3. 3
   Step 3: Attach all the necessary application documents (translated into Latvian or English).

   With whom

   You

4. 4
   Step 4: Submit the application by the deadline of the call.

   With whom

   You

5. 5
   Step 5: Receive the official decision on the award of the scholarship by e-mail in June; the decision is also available in your profile in the electronic application system.

   With whom

   Evaluation committee of VIAA

Where to apply