Scholarship
Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language
The Icelandic Government offers scholarships for foreign students to study the BA programme in Icelandic as a Second Language at the University of Iceland. The programme is intended for students who have completed at least one year of university study in humanities.
About this scholarship
Icelandic Government Scholarships for Icelandic as a Second Language is offered by Icelandic Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education for study in Iceland at bachelor level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Eligible study areas include Icelandic Language and Humanities. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Students from foreign universities who have completed at least one year of university study in humanities.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-12-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Fields of study
Icelandic Language and Humanities
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Icelandic Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education
- Study destination
- Iceland
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Fields of study
- Icelandic Language and Humanities
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-12-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20