Application Deadline: April 1, 2025.
The Latvia Government Scholarships offers opportunities for international students to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Latvian higher
The scholarships are worth €8,400 in grants per year to help support the costs of study and living in Europe.
Requirements:
- An applicant must choose a study program at a Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;
- An applicant must receive the confirmation letter for the chosen study program from the Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;
- An applicant, who is already studying at a Latvian HEI, should also receive the confirmation letter for the present or chosen study programme prior to the application for a scholarship;
- The confirmation letter for the chosen study programme from a Latvian HEI needs to be provided by the designated contact person.
- The international student can receive a Latvian state scholarship for a maximum of two terms during their studies. program
Applicants eligible to apply
- 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
Benefits
- €500 per month for Bachelor’s (and 2nd level professional higher education students for 1st, 2nd and 3rd study year)
- €600 per month for Master’s students (and 2nd level professional higher education students starting from 4th study year)
- €700 per month for PhD students.
Important Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Two Recommendation Letters.
- CV/Resume
- Language proficiency certificate.
- Letter of Motivation
- Study Plan
Method of Application
- An applicant has to register in the system and make a profile with a unique login and password,
- Then proceed to the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
- Fill in an application form according to the set CRITERIA; incomplete and incorrect applications are not assessed.
- Attach all the necessary application documents (translated in Latvian or English).
- Submit the application by the deadline of the call,
- Receive an official decision on the award of the scholarship by e-mail in June, and the decision is available in the candidate’s profile in the electronic application system.