Scholarships Programs Available in Luxembourg Every Year

Despite its small size, Luxembourg offers a range of recurring scholarship programs that support both local and international students pursuing higher education. Most of these opportunities are closely linked to the University of Luxembourg, the country’s main public university, and are funded by the Luxembourg government, European initiatives, and private organizations.

Each year, these scholarships aim to attract high-achieving students, encourage academic excellence, and strengthen international academic collaboration.

Major Annual Scholarship Programs

1. Guillaume Dupaix International Master’s Scholarship

One of Luxembourg’s most prestigious and well-known scholarships, the Guillaume Dupaix International Scholarship is funded by the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Research and Higher Education.

Awarded annually to outstanding international students enrolling in a Master’s degree at the University of Luxembourg

Provides a stipend of approximately €10,000 per academic year for up to two years

Part of the funding is typically allocated toward accommodation costs

Open to both EU and non-EU applicants

Selection is based primarily on academic excellence

2. Guillaume Dupaix International Exchange Scholarship

This annual scholarship supports international students participating in exchange programs at the University of Luxembourg.

Available to students nominated by partner universities

Supports one or two semesters of study

Provides a stipend of approximately €5,700 per semester, including housing support

3. Guillaume Dupaix International PhD Scholarship

Designed for international doctoral candidates, this scholarship supports short-term research or study visits.

Open to PhD students planning a research stay of at least one month at the University of Luxembourg

Offers a monthly stipend

Awarded annually based on academic merit and research quality

University of Luxembourg Recurring Scholarships

(Awarded every academic year)

The University of Luxembourg also administers several scholarships that are renewed annually, often based on academic performance, financial need, or faculty affiliation.

4. Portabella Foundation Scholarship

Available to Bachelor’s and Master’s students

Focuses on students facing financial or social challenges

5. Faculty-Specific Scholarships

Each year, individual faculties award a variety of merit-based and need-based scholarships, including:

Bâloise Fellowship & Scholarship

Advanzia Bank Scholarship

ATOZ Foundation Scholarship

Allen & Overy Scholarship

Ferrero Fellowship

Linklaters Making Links Scholarship Programme

Jacqueline Noel Scholarship

PKF Fellowship & Internship

Pierre Werner Scholarship

Eligibility criteria and selection processes vary by faculty.

6. Erasmus+ and Mobility Grants

Erasmus+ provides financial support for student mobility to and from Luxembourg

Covers travel costs and living expenses

University-specific mobility funds also support outbound study-abroad opportunities

Applications are offered annually throughout the academic year

7. State Financial Aid and Public Grants

Luxembourg’s Ministry of Higher Education offers state financial aid (grants) to eligible students, typically renewable each year

Additional annual funding is available through private foundations, including:

Fondation du Grand-Duc et de la Grande-Duchesse

Fondation Félix Chomé

These grants often prioritize students with financial need

8. National Research Fund (FNR) Scholarships

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) provides recurring funding opportunities for researchers, including:

Aides à la Formation-Recherche (AFR) for PhD candidates

Postdoctoral research grants

Mobility and international research support programs

These schemes are awarded on a recurring basis and focus on research excellence and innovation.