Futuregames Merit Scholarships

Eligibility Checklist

• You must be a citizen from outside of the Nordic region (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish citizens are not eligible to apply)
• You must make an application to study at one of our full-time programs and include your letter of motivation
• You will be considered for a merit scholarship once you have received a formal offer for a full-time program at Futuregames Stockholm, Boden, Skellefteå or Karlstad (as such have you must have fulfilled all application requirements for study at Futuregames and received an offer for studying with us)
• Final distribution of the scholarship is subject to applicants providing confirmation of visa approval by The Swedish Migration Authority. Applications to the Migration Authority are the responsibility of all international students and should be made in good time. The scholarship can only be officially awarded once proof that a visa has been granted and the decision has been communicated to the school. Information on application can be found at the link above.
• Note: EU citizens do not need to apply for a visa for study in Sweden. However you will need to register with the Swedish Tax Authority, information on registration can be found here.
• If you are selected for a merit scholarship, you will be guaranteed the award in your first year of study. The scholarship will be approved for the following year if you receive a passing grade for the first year of study approved by the head of education for your program
• This scholarship cannot be deferred to a future year of entry. If you decide to defer entry to another year you forfeit this award.
• The scholarship will be applied as a tuition fee waiver only, there is no cash alternative.

Responsibilities of Successful Merit scholars

• Merit scholars must achieve passing grades in the first year of study approved by the head of education of their program to be eligible to receive the award for their subsequent education.
• Merit scholars will be asked to participate in marketing events at least twice during their period of study (e.g., interviews for marketing purposes, presentations of themselves and their work on the Futuregames website and in social media, participation in student recruitment events etc.)