Danida Fellowship Programme Denmark
Fully funded scholarships and learning opportunities offered by the Danida Fellowship Centre to support Denmark's development cooperation. Programs include Master's scholarships at Danish universities for young professionals from partner countries.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies - confirm on official site
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DenmarkAll Denmark guidesEvery Denmark scholarship in one place→About the Danida Fellowship Programme Denmark
The Danida Fellowship Programme, administered by the Danida Fellowship Centre, supports Denmark's development cooperation by strengthening knowledge and capacity in partner countries. Funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, the center offers learning activities, supports development research, fosters university partnerships, and promotes knowledge sharing.
Participation in the programmes is limited to partners in Danida financed projects and programmes and professionals from eligible institutions who meet specific application requirements. Through its Master's Scholarship Programme, the center offers approximately 28 scholarships each year for two-year Master's programmes at Danish universities.
The scholarship focus is on fields related to the green agenda, including renewable energy, environmental protection, and sustainable food production. Priority in the selection process is given to young talents in Denmark's African partner countries, while six to eight scholarships target young individuals from partner organisations in Asia and Latin America.
In addition to Master's scholarships, the Danida Fellowship Centre designs and delivers learning activities aimed at strengthening individual competencies, enhancing institutional capacity, and supporting organisational change. The center also administers grants for development research and manages university partnership programmes such as the Knowledge and Innovation Programme and Building Stronger Universities.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Fully funded coverage including tuition, accommodation, per diems, and return flights
Direct alignment with Denmark's strategic sector cooperation and global development goals
Automatic membership in the global Danida Fellows Network upon acceptance
Opportunities to participate in specialized learning activities and professional communities
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Denmark
Scholarships require residency in eligible partner countries and nomination by the local Danish embassy.
Eligibility Requirements
6 requirements
Documents Checklist
7 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Discuss the details of the programme with the Danish embassy to ensure relevance to your work and the Strategic Sector Cooperation.
Receive an invitation to apply and a link to the Danida Fellowship Centre online application site from the Danish embassy.
Submit your application with all required documents through the provided portal.
The Danish embassy reviews the application and nominates candidates based on eligibility and alignment with development priorities.
Danida Fellowship Centre carries out the final review and notifies approved candidates directly with an official advance pledge.
Approved candidates apply for admission to the Danish university running the selected Master's programme.
Application Timeline
Varies
Embassy Consultation & Nomination
Candidates are invited and nominated by the Danish embassy.
September
University Intake (Autumn)
Standard academic year start in Denmark.
January/February
University Intake (Winter)
Available for select programmes where relevant.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Ensure your current employer is an active partner in Denmark's Strategic Sector Cooperation before applying.
Consult directly with the Danish embassy in your home country as unsolicited applications are not accepted.
Select up to three Master's programmes that directly relate to your professional field and institutional duties.
Verify that your Bachelor's degree was obtained less than 10 years prior to the application.
Prepare your supporting letters from both your employer and the Danish embassy sector counsellor well in advance.
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
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Only young professionals under 33 years old who are affiliated with an organisation collaborating with Denmark under the Strategic Sector Cooperation and endorsed by the local Danish embassy are eligible.
No. Danida Fellowship Centre does not accept unsolicited applications. You must be invited and endorsed by the Danish embassy in your country of residence.
The scholarship covers university application fees, English language test fees, residence permit fees, full tuition fees, accommodation, per diems, and one international return flight.
Priority is given to fields related to the green agenda, renewable energy, environmental protection, sustainable food production, water, circular economy, health, food safety, statistics, and digitalisation.
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