Vera og Carl Johan Michaelsens Legat - Vera and Carl Johan Michaelsens Scholarship

Vera and Carl Johan Michaelsens Scholarship

You will receive up to 75,000 DKK (about 10,050 EUR) for a study period abroad lasting between half a year and one year. The funding can be used to cover tuition fees, travel and accommodation costs whilst studying at a leading university, within a company, at a Danish innovation centre, an embassy or consulate, or another relevant organisation abroad. It can also fund a full PhD, Master’s or MBA programme at a leading foreign university, or an intensive language course linked to your stay. The scholarship is awarded by the Danish foundation ‘Vera og Carl Johan Michaelsens Legat’, which aims to open up new export markets for Danish companies.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You are currently studying for, or have recently completed, a Master’s degree (Kandidatuddannelse) specialising in the private sector. Bachelor’s students are not eligible to apply.
• University: You are studying or have graduated from Aalborg University, Aarhus University, Copenhagen Business School, the University of Southern Denmark or the IT University of Copenhagen.
• Grades: At the time of your application, your combined average mark from your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees must be at least 9.4 on the Danish 7-point scale.
• Languages: You are fluent in at least one foreign language, not including the Nordic languages.
• Own assets: Your personal assets amount to 250,000 DKK (approximately 33,500 EUR) or less.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, provided they meet the entry requirements of the university and the degree programme.
• Motivation: You can clearly explain your choice of study location and country. This has a significant influence on the decision.

How to apply

You should submit your application as a single PDF file to your own university. The scholarship is awarded twice a year: the application deadline for the spring term is around 28 April, and for the autumn term around 27 October. Each application is assessed on the basis of your grades and your reasons for choosing your place of study. In each round, only a small number of applicants receive funding.

Our guide Scholarships in Denmark collects further funding options that may support your studies or time abroad in Denmark.