Lithuanian Foundation Scholarships

The Lithuanian Foundation is a diaspora organization. As such, priorities are given to students studying outside the borders of Lithuania, especially to those who are members of the Lithuanian Foundation, Inc.

The candidates for the scholarship will be selected based on their academic merit, leadership potential, demonstrated volunteer engagements in their communities, and especially involvement in Lithuanian community activities.

According to LF Grants Commission guidelines, the Lithuanian Foundation supports only full-time students of Lithuanian heritage, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees based on the following priorities:

1. US citizens and US permanent residents (green card holders) pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
2. Students from Lithuania pursuing Master’s, or Doctoral degrees in Lithuania;
3. Students from Lithuania, pursuing a Master’s, or Doctoral degree in the US (with a student visa) or elsewhere abroad;
4. By exception only, students from Lithuania seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Lithuania meeting donor-directed fund designations.

LF members have established donor-directed funds to support various areas of study, and in some cases, particular fields of studies within Lithuania proper. You can familiarize yourself with donor-directed funds and their supported areas here (no need to apply for any of the specific donor-directed funds). Special attention is given to the applications from students, studying or doing research in Lithuanian linguistics, literature, and folklore or Lithuanian history.

The Lithuanian Foundation grants scholarships (up to $7,500) for one academic year at a time. Applicants will need to submit applications each academic year in their degree program.