As of April 25, 2026, Lithuania will be working hard to become a center for high-tech education. Some early-bird deadlines for the 2026 autumn intake have already passed, like Vilnius Tech’s on April 20. However, several major state and university-specific funding windows are still open or are about to enter their selection phases.
Here are the best scholarship opportunities for international students in Lithuania for the 2026–2027 school year.
1. Scholarships from the Lithuanian government for master’s and integrated studies
The Education Exchanges Support Foundation runs these grants, which are the most complete for students from outside the EU.
- The Award: * Monthly Stipend: For 2026, the monthly stipend is set at €592 (8 Basic Social Amounts).
- Tuition Coverage: Full coverage of the average cost of studying in the country.
- • 2026: The call started in late February of that year.
- • Target Countries: People from Armenia, Azerbaijan, China (PRC and Taiwan), Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Ukraine, the USA, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
- • Special Allocation: In 2026, 20 specific grants will be given to people from Ukraine, and 5 grants will be awarded to people from Lithuania who live outside of the country.
2. State Scholarships for Short-Term Study
You can apply for a fully funded exchange semester in Lithuania if you are already a student abroad.
- The Prize:
- Stipend: About €390 a month for students working on their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees, or €468 a month for students working on their PhD.
- • Tuition: 100% off for the time of study.
- The call for the 2026-2027 school year (one semester, up to six months) is now open to citizens of partner countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and many others.
- You need to have a Conditional Agreement from a Lithuanian university before you can apply for the state fund.
3. Tuition Waivers for Specific Universities
To get the best international students, most of Lithuania’s top universities offer their own “Internal Waivers.”
- • Vilnius University (VU):
- Master’s Waivers: For the most motivated non-EU/EEA students, they cover the full cost of tuition. During your programme application, you can apply for this by checking the “Tuition Fee Waiver” box on the apply.vu.lt portal.
- Specific Programme Grant: The Institute of International Relations (IIRPS) offers a full waiver for the “Politics of Global Challenges” Bachelor’s programme.
- • Vytautas Magnus University (VMU):
- It is known for having a flexible scholarship window that lets students apply between August and September.
- LCC International University:
- Offers a one-of-a-kind range of specialised grants, such as the President’s Leadership Scholarship (which pays for all tuition) and the Social Impact and Peace Grant (which pays for half of tuition).
4. Funding for PhD and research
- Rates for stipends (2026):
- Year 1: About €760 a month.
- From years 2 to 4, about €880 per month.
- Support: Most PhD positions in Lithuania are “state-funded”, which means that the student doesn’t have to pay tuition and automatically gets a stipend when they are accepted into a state-funded spot.
5. Important 2026 Strategy for Applicants
This year, if you want to win a scholarship in Lithuania, remember these “Digital-First” rules:
- The DreamApply Standard: Most colleges and universities use the DreamApply system. If your last degree wasn’t in English, you’ll need to send in a Motivation Letter (usually 1000–4000 symbols) and proof of your English skills (IELTS/TOEFL).
- First, you need to get accepted, and then you can get funding. For state scholarships, you usually need an Official Letter of Acceptance (or a Conditional Agreement) before the deadline.
- The “BSA” Calculation: A lot of stipends in 2026 are based on the “Basic Social Amount” of €74. Always check to see if a scholarship mentions a set Euro amount or a multiple of the BSA. This will help you plan your monthly budget.
6. A list of important deadlines for 2026
- The best time to apply for State Master’s scholarships is from late February to April.
- May through June: The main deadlines for university-specific tuition waivers for the autumn semester.
- September to October: Applications are open for the Spring 2027 intake, which starts in February.