In order to ensure that the most qualified candidates are nominated for a scholarship under the Cultural Agreements, the scholarship committee has defined a set of criteria for the assessment of applicants. While the successful candidate does not necessarily need to meet all criteria, applicants who meet several criteria will have a better standing in the selection process than applicants who do not.

Please note that only master’s students can apply for scholarships. However, for studies in Danish language and literature, bachelor's level students can apply if they have studied Danish language for two years prior to when they wish to start their stay in Denmark.

In the selection process, the Danish host institutions will give priority to candidates:

• Who motivate their choice of a specific research programme or field of study through its relation to Danish language, culture or other Danish areas of expertise. Successful applicants will describe the Danish dimension in their choice of studies or research when applying in fields such as: design, music, architecture, welfare, environmental studies, etc.
• Who are nominated by a lecturer who teaches Danish in their home country. Applicants should include a reference from the lecturer in their application.
• Who study Danish or Scandinavian languages and literature.
• Who refer to an internationally acclaimed lecturer at the desired Danish host institution with whom they would like to study.
• Who have contacted the desired Danish host university and received an invitation from a lecturer to conduct studies or research there.
• Who study at a partner university or institution of the desired Danish host university.

Please note you are ineligible for a scholarship if:

• You are already enrolled or planning to enroll in a full degree, joint degree, or double degree programme in Denmark. Full, joint, and double degree students enrolled in a Danish institution are not considered exchange students and are ineligible for scholarships.
• You are not currently enrolled in, or conducting research at, an institution of higher education in your home country.
• You intend to pursue studies at a bachelor’s level during your stay in Denmark in fields other than Danish language and literature.
• You intend to pursue studies at a Ph.D. or post-doctorate level during your stay in Denmark
• You plan to conduct studies or research on a part-time, rather than a full-time, basis.