Latvian state scholarships for you!

Amount of the scholarships

• €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.

Eligable applicants

• 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.

Awarded time period

• Up to 10 month for Bachelor’s and Master’s students;

• Up to 11 months for PhD students

Application conditions

• An applicant must choose a study programme at a Latvian HEI prior to the application for a scholarship;

• An applicant must receive the confirmation letter for the chosen study programme 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.

1. Copy of a letter by the higher education institution (HEI)

Contact the specifi ed HEI contact person to compile the letter. See the list of contact persons of Latvian HEIs here.

2. Curriculum vitae (CV)

Contact the specified HEI contact person to compile the letter. Use the Europass template.

3. Letter of motivation

Include activities outside studies related to the study fi eld in Latvia or in the home country.

4. Proof of education

Diploma and supplements or transcript of records of the last 2 semesters.

5. Letters of recommendation

Copies of two letters of recommendation from academic staff members, signed within the last 6 months.

6. Study plan

7. Copy of language certificate