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Adlerbert Foreign Student Hospitality Foundation scholarship 2026

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As an international student at the University of Gothenburg, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship from the Adlerbert Scholarships Foundation. The scholarship is awarded as a one-time payment, and in recent years the amount has ranged between SEK 4,000 and SEK 6,000.

The application period for 2026 is open from 12 January to 12 February.

Requirements

International students at the University who do not intend to remain in Sweden after their studies, internship, or similar activities are welcome to apply. This includes free-movers, exchange students, guest researchers, etc., at all levels (undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral).

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

  • You are a guest student at the University of Gothenburg and intend to return to your home country after your studies.
  • You are registered at the University of Gothenburg during the scholarship year (from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026).
  • Your study period covers at least three months.
  • You do not receive Swedish student finance (CSN).
  • You do not hold a permanent residence permit (PUT) in Sweden.
  • You have not received this scholarship before.

We have compiled frequently asked questions about the scholarship in the FAQ about the Adlerbert Foreign Student Hospitality Foundation scholarship.

Application

Application period: 12 January 2026 - 12 February 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

How to apply: Submit your application through the University’s application system. 

Apply for the Adlerbertska Foreign Student Hospitality Foundation

Please note that detailed instructions are avaliable by clicking the the question mark icon in the upper right corner. You can also download a PDF with instructions on how to apply.

Announcement and payment

Decisions regarding the results will be communicated by email in mid-April. 


Payments to Swedish bank accounts will be made in May, while payments to international bank accounts will be completed by the end of May.

Contact

If you have any further questions that are not answered in the FAQ, please contact adlerbertska@gu.se

Founder Axel Adler

If you want to learn more about the donor Axel Adler, you can read the Adlerbert Foundations' information.


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University of Gothenburg