Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award
Forecasted
Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award supports U.S. students’ graduate study and research at Aalto University in Finland to advance disciplines and foster educational exchange and professional connections.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Earliest campus deadline) | October 2027 (Latest campus deadline) | October 2027 (National deadline, early October)
Funding Amounts: EUR 1,000/month for nine months, tuition scholarship, USD 1,600 travel allowance, and residence-permit allowance
Summary: Supports U.S. citizens pursuing graduate study and research at Aalto University in Finland, primarily full master’s degrees.
Key Information: Separate Fulbright and Aalto applications are required; degree applicants must also apply for the Aalto Excellence Scholarship.
Description
The Fulbright-Aalto University Graduate Award is offered by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in partnership with Aalto University for studies and research beyond the bachelor’s level. It primarily supports students completing a full master’s degree at Aalto, a multidisciplinary university where science and art meet technology and business. Its research combines ICT, materials, arts, design, and business with challenges related to energy, the living environment, and health.
Part of the global Fulbright program, the award promotes educational exchange and professional connections between Finland and the United States. The Foundation seeks applicants who want to advance their discipline, facilitate positive change, and address national or international challenges. Networking and cultural exchange complement academic work, with grantees serving as ambassadors for their home country and organization.
