Category
Bachelors, Masters & PhD
Details
The Latvian government offers state scholarships to citizens of over 39 eligible countries for pursuing higher education in Latvian institutions. These scholarships aim to support Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students in their academic endeavors. In addition to scholarships for full-degree programs, funding is also available for participation in summer schools organized by Latvian higher education institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s applicants must have successfully completed at least one academic year at a higher education institution (HEI).
- Master’s and PhD applicants must be enrolled in a previous HEI.
- Applicants must secure admission to a program at a Latvian HEI and receive confirmation for the chosen study program before applying.
- Applicants already studying in Latvia must provide confirmation of their current or new study program.
- Scholarships are available for up to two terms during a student’s study period.
Required Documents:
Applicants are also to submit the following:
- Completed application form.
- Confirmation letter from a Latvian higher education institution (HEI).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Motivation letter.
- Study plan.
- Recommendation letter(s).
- Academic transcripts and diplomas.
- Language proficiency certificate (if applicable).
- Passport copy.
The following countries are eligible:
- Europe: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium (Federation Wallonia-Brussels), Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine
- Asia: Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, South Korea, Tajikistan, The People’s Republic of China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Turkey, Indonesia
- North America: The United States of America, Mexico
- South America: Peru
- Africa: Egypt, Namibia, Senegal, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia
- Oceania: Fiji
Financial Benefits
- €500 per month for Bachelor’s students (and 2nd level professional higher education students in the 1st–3rd study year).
- €600 per month for Master’s students (and 2nd level professional higher education students starting from the 4th study year).
- €700 per month for PhD students.
- Summer school participants benefit from scholarship funds transferred directly to the organizers, though travel, insurance, and visa expenses must be covered personally.