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Lithuania has a lot of scholarship opportunities for international students (students outside Lithuania). In this article, we will be walking you through various scholarship programs available in Lithuania, the required documents you need for the application, and how to apply. The Lithuanian Scholarships are available to countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Morroco, Benin, Cape Verde, Togo, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and all other countries with the exception of students or citizens of the EU
What Does The Lithuanian Scholarship Cover
The Lithuanian Scholarship is a scholarship that covers all your tuition fees, accommodation fees, textbooks, full medical insurance, airfare as well as a monthly stipend. You’ll also be able to work for at most 20 hours a week with Lithuania’s student visa.
Who can apply for the Fully-funded Scholarship in Lithuania?
The fully-funded scholarship in Lithuania is available for students who want to pursue their undergraduate degrees, master’s degree, and Ph.D.
This means if you want to study for an undergraduate or a bachelor’s degree, you have to be a high school graduate (Complete Senior High School) to apply. You will have to be an undergraduate student to apply for the master’s degree program and also for the Ph.D. requires you to be a postgraduate degree student.
Documents needed for your application
To apply for this scholarship, you’re required to provide certain documents to be considered for the program.
Documents For undergraduate or bachelor’s degree programs
To apply for your undergraduate degree program, you are required to provide the following documents
- Your high school (Senior high School) certificate
- Your High school (Senior High School) transcript (from the first year to your final year)
- Your final external or national examination such as WAEC for Nigerian and other west African students, WASSCE for Ghanaian students, Matric for south African students e.t.c
- Your Birth Certificate (Optional)
- English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE. (Optional)
Documents For Master’s or postgraduate degree programs
To apply for your postgraduate or master’s degree program, you are required to provide the following documents
- Copies of your degree certificate
- Your academic transcript
- A CV (applies for some courses)
- Research proposal (if you’re applying for a research Master like an MPhil or MRes)
- Your Birth Certificate (Optional)
- English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE. (Optional)
Documents For Ph.D. programs
To apply for your Ph.D. course you are required to provide the following documents
- Your academic transcript
- CV
- Personal statements/ Cover letter
- Details of at least two referees (make sure to contact them beforehand so they know what you are applying for and why)
- Your Birth Certificate (Optional)
- English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE. (This is optional)
How to apply for the Lithuanian Scholarship
To apply for the Lithuanian scholarship, kindly follow the step-by-step process below:
- Visit any of the websites of the Universities in Lithuania listed below in this article
- Find the program you’d like to pursue.
- Fill out the application form
- Upload all required documents and make sure they are converted to PDF.
- Review your application to ensure you have your application form accurately filled out and Submit your application
Universities in Lithuania offering scholarships to International Students
Below are some of the official websites of the Universities in Lithuania offering scholarships to International students
- The Kaunas University of Technology – Visit the official website here
- Vilnius university – Visit the official website here
- Vytautas Magnus university – Visit the official website here
- Lithuanian Government Awards Scholarships – Visit the official website here
- Lithuania foundation scholarships – Visit the official website here
