Lithuanian State Scholarship for Master's Studies
Fully funded Lithuanian government scholarship, administered through the Education Exchanges Support Foundation, covering full-time Master's degree study at Lithuanian higher education institutions for citizens of a defined list of partner countries.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Approximately 20 April each year (for studies beginning that autumn)
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About the Lithuanian State Scholarship for Master's Studies
The Lithuanian State Scholarship for Master's studies is coordinated by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation, which operates under Lithuania's Ministry of Education, Science and Sport. It funds full-time, full-degree Master's study at Lithuanian public and private higher education institutions for citizens of a published annual list of partner countries, alongside a separate short-term studies track with its own rules and country list.
The scholarship is designed to attract talented international students to Lithuania's growing base of English-taught Master's programmes, which span engineering, business, IT, and the sciences at institutions such as Vilnius University, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), and Vytautas Magnus University.
Financial support is calculated as a multiple of Lithuania's Basic Social Amount and adjusts each year in line with that figure; recipients also receive a tuition fee grant covering the cost of studies at the host institution, so the scholarship functions as a full-cost package rather than a partial subsidy.
The number of scholarships awarded per eligible country is limited each year โ recent cycles have allocated up to around ten grants per country, with a portion reserved for applicants of Lithuanian heritage from outside the EU/EFTA โ so competition within each country's quota can be significant.
Because the eligible-country list rotates and is not universal, applicants must check the specific year's roster (published by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation and Study in Lithuania) before applying, as it typically favours a mix of Eastern European, Central Asian, and East/Southeast Asian partner countries alongside occasional additions elsewhere.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Full tuition and living-cost coverage for a genuine EU Master's degree
Lithuania's cost of living is among the lower ones in the EU, so the stipend covers a large share of expenses
Growing number of English-taught Master's programmes at Vilnius University and Kaunas University of Technology
Compact, safe university cities with active international student communities
EU-recognised degree valid for further study or employment across the European Union
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Lithuania
Lithuania has invested heavily in English-taught higher education over the past decade, with Vilnius and Kaunas emerging as affordable, compact university hubs offering EU-standard degrees at a fraction of the cost of studying in Western Europe.
Eligibility Requirements
5 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Step 1: Confirm your country is on the current year's eligible-country list for the Master's scholarship track
Step 2: Identify and apply to a Master's programme at a Lithuanian institution (Vilnius University, KTU, VMU, etc.)
Step 3: Submit the scholarship application through the Education Exchanges Support Foundation's online system before the April deadline
Step 4: Applications are reviewed against the country quota and academic merit
Step 5: Successful applicants receive an award confirmation and complete university enrolment
Step 6: Apply for a Lithuanian (Schengen) student visa/residence permit using the scholarship award letter
Application Timeline
Winter
Call opens
Approximately 20 April
Application deadline
Late spring/early summer
Selection results
September/October
Studies begin
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check the current year's eligible-country list early โ it changes annually and quotas are limited per country
Apply to your target Master's programme in parallel with the scholarship application, since admission proof is required
Prepare certified translations of your transcripts well ahead of the April deadline
Because per-country quotas are small (often around 10 places), apply as early in the cycle as possible
Contact Study in Lithuania or the Education Exchanges Support Foundation directly for country-specific eligibility
Important Links & Contacts
๐ Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, it is limited each year to a published list of eligible partner countries with per-country quotas โ check the current call.
The main state scholarship track funds full-time Master's degree study; short-term study and research tracks have separate rules.
Roughly EUR 592/month at recent Basic Social Amount rates, plus a full tuition fee grant, adjusted annually.
Yes, proof of admission or an admission application to a Lithuanian Master's programme is part of the scholarship application.
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