International Scholarship ยท Lithuania

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.

Applications OpenDeadline: Approximately 20 April each year (for studies beginning that autumn)Official Portal โ†’

Quick Facts

Status

Applications Open

Funding

Fully Funded

Deadline

Approximately 20 April each year (for studies beginning that autumn)

Country

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About the Lithuanian State Scholarship for Master's Studies

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Master's

Eligible Fields

EngineeringBusinessIT / Computer ScienceSciencesAll fields
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Why Choose This Scholarship?

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Full tuition and living-cost coverage for a genuine EU Master's degree

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Lithuania's cost of living is among the lower ones in the EU, so the stipend covers a large share of expenses

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Growing number of English-taught Master's programmes at Vilnius University and Kaunas University of Technology

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Compact, safe university cities with active international student communities

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EU-recognised degree valid for further study or employment across the European Union

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What the Scholarship Covers

Full tuition fee grant covering studies at the Lithuanian host institution
Monthly stipend calculated as a multiple of Lithuania's Basic Social Amount (approximately EUR 592/month at recent rates)
No enrolment fees charged for the scholarship application itself
Access to Lithuanian public healthcare during the scholarship period
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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.

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Eligibility Requirements

5 requirements

Citizenship of a country on the current year's published eligible-country list
Completed Bachelor's degree relevant to the intended Master's programme
Meets the specific Lithuanian institution's admission requirements for the chosen programme
Not already enrolled in a Lithuanian higher education institution on another status
Within any country-specific quota allocated for the given year (typically up to around 10 scholarships per country)
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Documents Checklist

6 documents required

1Completed online application via the Education Exchanges Support Foundation portal
2Copy of passport
3Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript (translated/notarised as required)
4Motivation letter
5CV
6Proof of admission or admission application to the chosen Lithuanian institution/programme
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How to Apply - Step by Step

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Step 1: Confirm your country is on the current year's eligible-country list for the Master's scholarship track

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Step 2: Identify and apply to a Master's programme at a Lithuanian institution (Vilnius University, KTU, VMU, etc.)

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Step 3: Submit the scholarship application through the Education Exchanges Support Foundation's online system before the April deadline

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Step 4: Applications are reviewed against the country quota and academic merit

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Step 5: Successful applicants receive an award confirmation and complete university enrolment

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Step 6: Apply for a Lithuanian (Schengen) student visa/residence permit using the scholarship award letter

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Application Timeline

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Winter

Call opens

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Approximately 20 April

Application deadline

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Late spring/early summer

Selection results

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September/October

Studies begin

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Insider Tips & Pro Tips

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Check the current year's eligible-country list early โ€” it changes annually and quotas are limited per country

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Apply to your target Master's programme in parallel with the scholarship application, since admission proof is required

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Prepare certified translations of your transcripts well ahead of the April deadline

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Because per-country quotas are small (often around 10 places), apply as early in the cycle as possible

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Contact Study in Lithuania or the Education Exchanges Support Foundation directly for country-specific eligibility

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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.

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The main state scholarship track funds full-time Master's degree study; short-term study and research tracks have separate rules.

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Roughly EUR 592/month at recent Basic Social Amount rates, plus a full tuition fee grant, adjusted annually.

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Yes, proof of admission or an admission application to a Lithuanian Master's programme is part of the scholarship application.

Ready to Apply?

Head to the official portal and start your application today.

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