The Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award supports U.S. students pursuing research-driven English-taught Master’s degrees at Tampere University, funded by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates: January 7, 2027 (application period end) | January 14, 2027 (attachment upload deadline) | August 23, 2027 (final document/graduation confirmation deadline)
Funding Amounts: Monthly grant of €1,000 for 9 months, travel award ($1,600), residence permit allowance, health benefit, and full tuition scholarship (up to €12,000/year for 2 years, pending academic progress).
Summary: Supports U.S. students to complete a full English-taught Master’s degree at Tampere University with financial and academic benefits.
Key Information: Dual application: Fulbright grant and Tampere University admission; Fulbright stipend is for year one, but tuition is covered for both years if academic progress is maintained.
The Fulbright-Tampere University Graduate Award, administered by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in partnership with Tampere University, provides U.S. citizens the opportunity to pursue a full Master’s degree in one of Tampere University’s English-taught International Master’s Degree Programs. Awardees receive substantial financial support, including a monthly stipend, travel allowance, visa cost coverage, and a full tuition scholarship. The program aims to foster academic excellence, international exchange, and professional networking, while enabling recipients to act as cultural ambassadors between the U.S. and Finland.