2012 ISS Scholarships at University of Oslo, Norway

The International Summer School (ISS) has a wide variety of full and partial scholarships, but the competition for scholarships is tough.

To be a successful scholarship recipient, you must demonstrate:

• that your academic background is related to the course you apply for
• that your professional background or goals are related to the course apply for
• your financial need
• your personal qualities that make you a good representative of your country

If you do not meet the first two points in the Pre-Application process, you will not be encouraged to submit an application.

On the scholarship application form, applicants will be asked to specify the extent of scholarship needed to participate. Also, a reference person not related to the applicant must confirm the financial need. This could be a bank employee, representative of your school's financial aid office, financial advisor, or someone who has detailed knowledge of your financial situation.

Who CANNOT apply for scholarships awarded by the ISS?

• Applicants residing in Norway (regardless of citizenship)
• Applicants for Intensive Elementary Norwegian, Level I
• Medical professionals applying for Norwegian language courses
• Former ISS students

Who can apply for scholarships to Bachelor's courses?

• Applicants who study Scandinavian Studies at their home university
• Applicants from the Caucasus or the Balkans
• Applicants from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
• Applicants from the USA or Canada (mostly partial scholarships)
• Applicants who can demonstrate a specific need to study in Norway

Who can apply for scholarships to Master's courses?

• Applicants from developing countries (particularly for NORAD countries)
• Applicants from the Caucasus or the Balkans
• Applicants from the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe
• Applicants from the USA or Canada (mostly partial scholarships)
• Applicants who can demonstrate a specific need to study in Norway

Sponsored applicants 

If you apply to the ISS as "sponsored" applicant, some or all of your costs will be covered from a source other than the ISS: an employer, a private foundation or company, school, etc. You may still apply for a partial scholarship from the ISS, however, ISS scholarships are non-negotiable once they are awarded.

Further Scholarship Information and Application