KTH India Scholarship 2026

The KTH India Scholarship Foundation was established in 2012 through a donation made by an anonymous donor. The scholarship covered the tuition fee of a two year master’s programme. One scholarship was awarded in 2024. The foundation is awarding one scholarship in 2026.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2026
2. Value: Full Tuition + Monthly Living Allowance
3. Study Level: Master’s
4. Sponsor: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
5. Eligible Country: India

Eligibility Criteria for KTH India Scholarship 2026

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must be a fee-paying student and have applied for a master’s programme at KTH as your first priority and paid the application fee. You cannot apply for or be awarded a scholarship for programmes listed as your second, third or fourth priority. You must also be an Indian citizen who has completed your undergraduate programme in India. Students with conditional eligibility also qualify. The scholarship is not available for applicants to joint master's programmes or programmes with obligatory exchange studies, such as the master's programme in Railway Engineering.

Selection process

The scholarship is awarded primarily on the basis of academic excellence. Only applicants who fulfil the admission requirements of the programme applied for are eligible for a scholarship. After the applicants have been assessed for admission, an assessment of applicants for the scholarship is made based on the following criteria:

1. The applicant's grades (GPA or equivalent)
2. The ranking of the university that awarded the applicant's bachelor's degree
3. The applicant's motivation, relevant work experience and extra-curricular activities

Applicants from the Mumbai Metropolitan Area and Pune will be prioritized according to the foundation’s statutes. Please note that Indian citizens are eligible to apply for both the KTH India Scholarship and the KTH Scholarship.

Benefits of KTH India Scholarship 2026

The KTH India Scholarship covers the tuition fee for the first and the second year, provided that the study results during the first year are satisfactory. The scholarship also includes a monthly living allowance during the academic year (10 months).

How to Apply

For more information, visit the KTH India Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

15 January 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for KTH India Scholarship 2026