General:
- No part of the value of the scholarship is payable to the recipient in cash. It represents a reduction or waiver of the on-campus or off-campus basic fee.
- Scholarships awarded are non-negotiable.
- If you apply for a scholarship, it is not guaranteed that it will include travel costs.
- You may be asked to write a report or letter to the scholarship donor.
- You are responsible for covering expenses that are not included in the scholarship. This includes?travel costs to?and from the airport, visa application fees, health insurance, personal expenses, etc.
- It is also highly recommended that you secure?travel insurance to cover loss/theft/travel delay etc. during your journeys between your home and Oslo, and during your stay at ISS).
- It is the recipient’s responsibility to evaluate if they can afford participation at the ISS after reviewing the costs (link to VisitNorway website) and what is not covered by the scholarship.
Academic:
- You must meet the attendance requirements.
- You must submit all mandatory assignments.
- You must sit for?all exams.
Failure to meet the above academic requirements will result in a failing grade for the course and possible expulsion from the ISS program, an early departure from Norway, and/or a repayment to the ISS for the monetary value of your scholarship.
ISS Scholarship covers:
It is possible to apply for either?a Basic Fee Scholarship or an ISS Accommodation Scholarship.?
The Basic Fee Scholarship covers tuition fee and participation fee.?
The ISS Accommodation Scholarship includes tuition fee, participation fee, accommodation and meals (three a day), and Oslo travel card.?
ISS Scholarships DO NOT cover:
- Pocket money
- Visa application fees
- Health insurance
- Travel insurance
- Any other personal costs
Travel costs
Applicants from specific regions may apply to have their travel costs covered as part of their scholarship. If granted, the ISS will cover plane tickets to/from Oslo. Regions include Africa, Asia, Latin America, and European countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.?
- The ISS will book the plane tickets to/from the closest international airport to Oslo.
- Any additional travel expenses such as travel to/from the airport and visa fees will not be covered.?
Arrival and departure
Tentative dates of arrival/ departure are:?
- Arrival in Oslo: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Departure from Oslo: Saturday, July 25, 2026
The ISS Office decides the arrival/departure dates based on the lowest fare. These dates cannot be negotiated.?