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Scholarships and allowances
Scholarships are a good way to fund studies and are open to a wide range of students. Besides government-funded scholarships and allowances, there are a number of other scholarships one can apply for.
Available on 25 November.
Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of November is open for need-base special allowance. Need-based special allowance can be applied from 11 November until 30 November, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). Learn more about the scholarship.
›› Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of October is open for need-base special allowance. Need-based special allowance can be applied from 11 October until 31 October, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
›› Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of October is open for need-base special allowance. Need-based special allowance can be applied from 11 October until 31 October, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
›› 2024 The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia
The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia offers research grants for Estonian scholars and researchers to conduct research at universities or special libraries/collections in the United States in all fields, except for medical studies involving direct patient contact. Candidates may be university teachers or researchers, or professionals whose expertise would be enhanced by further study or research in their field. Grants are awarded for a period of three to nine months within one study year. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are subject to fund availability. The application deadline for the 2025–2026 academic year is 1 November.
›› Alfred Ots Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support Estonian residents who are Estonian citizens, to study engineering or architecture on bachelor’s or master’s level at Chalmers University of Technology. The scholarship is available to Estonian citizens residing in Estonia to support their studies at Chalmers University of Technology. Fields of Study is unrestricted – all of the current Master’s Programmes at Chalmers. The scholarship amounts to 50 000 SEK per student per semester (10 000 SEK/month for 15 months).
Master’s students can apply for scholarships for up to 3 semesters and have the possibility to apply for an extension forr one additional semeste, making it a maximum of 4 semesters. Bachelor’s students can apply for scholarships for up tp 6 semesters. Decisions are announced in the spring. Submit your application to alfred.ots@taltech.ee. The Alfred Ots Scholarship is announced in Estonia in cooperation with the Tallinn University of Technology.
›› Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of October is open for need-base special allowance. Need-based special allowance can be applied from 11 October until 31 October, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
›› The 2024 Fund of InFTF Scholarship (autumn semester)
The aim of the 2024 Fund of InFTF Scholarship is to support the development of technology and the legal and regulatory frameworks for management and sustainability. The purpose of the scholarship is to expand knowledge about the potential of decentralized technologies in solving complex problems. A written essay must be included with the scholarship application. Application deadline is 16 October (inclusive).
›› 2024 The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia
The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia offers research grants for Estonian scholars and researchers to conduct research at universities or special libraries/collections in the United States in all fields, except for medical studies involving direct patient contact. Candidates may be university teachers or researchers, or professionals whose expertise would be enhanced by further study or research in their field. Grants are awarded for a period of three to nine months within one study year. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are subject to fund availability. The application deadline for the 2025–2026 academic year is 1 November.
›› 2024 Wise scholarship (autumn semester)
The purpose of the scholarship is to support female students who are studying for their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (except for students in joint master’s programmes in witch another university is responsible for admissions). Application deadline is 10 October. Find more information.
›› The 2024 Fund of InFTF Scholarship (autumn semester)
The aim of the 2024 Fund of InFTF Scholarship is to support the development of technology and the legal and regulatory frameworks for management and sustainability. The purpose of the scholarship is to expand knowledge about the potential of decentralized technologies in solving complex problems. A written essay must be included with the scholarship application. Application deadline is 16 October (inclusive).
›› 2024 The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia
The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia offers research grants for Estonian scholars and researchers to conduct research at universities or special libraries/collections in the United States in all fields, except for medical studies involving direct patient contact. Candidates may be university teachers or researchers, or professionals whose expertise would be enhanced by further study or research in their field. Grants are awarded for a period of three to nine months within one study year. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are subject to fund availability. The application deadline for the 2025-2026 academic year is 1 November.
›› Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month. Students of all study programmes can apply for an achievement stipend starting from the second semester.
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied for from 11 September, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
>> Support for Ukrainian students
The Ukrainian students of the University of Tartu who fulfill the following criteria and need financial support to continue their studies successfully can now apply for financial support from the University of Tartu. Application deadline is 2 October, read more information.
>> 2024 Wise scholarship (autumn semester)
The purpose of the scholarship is to support female students who are studying for their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (except for students in joint master’s programmes in witch another university is responsible for admissions). Application deadline is 10 October. Find more information.
>> The 2024 Fund of InFTF Scholarship (autumn semester)
The aim of the 2024 Fund of InFTF Scholarship is to support the development of technology and the legal and regulatory frameworks for management and sustainability. The purpose of the scholarship is to expand knowledge about the potential of decentralized technologies in solving complex problems. A written essay must be included with the scholarship application. Application deadline is October 16 (inclusive).
›› Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month. Students of all study programmes can apply for an achievement stipend starting from the second semester.
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied for from 11 September, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
›› 2024 Wise scholarship (autumn semester)
The purpose of the scholarship is to support female students who are studying for their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (except for students in joint master’s programmes in witch another university is responsible for admissions). Application deadline is 10 October. Find more information.
>> 2024 The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia
The Fulbright Scholar Program in Estonia offers research grants for Estonian scholars and researchers to conduct research at universities or special libraries/collections in the United States in all fields, except for medical studies involving direct patient contact. Candidates may be university teachers or researchers, or professionals whose expertise would be enhanced by further study or research in their field. Grants are awarded for a period of three to nine months within one study year. The grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are subject to fund availability. The application deadline for the 2025-2026 academic year is November 1, 2024.
›› Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month. Students of all study programmes can apply for an achievement stipend starting from the second semester.
Scholarships for students with special needs can be applied for until 20 September. The amount of the scholarship depends on the degree of severity and the type of disability (60–510 euros).
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied for from 11 September, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
›› Gertrud Thelin stipend for Estonian students
One or more scholarships are provided for Estonian students from the University in Tartu for studies at Uppsala University, especially at the Faculty of Science and Technology. The scholarship holders are appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the basis of recommendations from the Faculty of Science and Technology. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted before 11 September at 17. More information.
›› Estonian National Contest for University Students research papers
The Estonian Research Council invites students to submit research papers to the national contest. The aim of the national contest for university students is to promote research among university students, to acknowledge students who have achieved outstanding results with their thesis, study, research or scientific publication. Deadline for submitting the applications is 15 September. More info.
›› 2024 Wise scholarship (autumn semester)
The purpose of the scholarship is to support female students who are studying for their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (except for students in joint master’s programmes in witch another university is responsible for admissions). Application deadline is 10 October. Find more information.
›› The 2024 Fund of InFTF Scholarship (autumn semester)
The aim of the fund is to support the development of technology and the legal and regulatory frameworks for management and sustainability. All bachelor’s and master’s degree students from any program at the University of Tartu are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The deadline is inclusive of 16 October, find more information and apply.
›› Government-funded scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in the autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month. Students of all study programmes can apply for an achievement stipend starting from the second semester.
Scholarships for students with special needs can be applied for until 20 September. The amount of the scholarship depends on the degree of severity and the type of disability (60–510 euros).
Need-based study allowance can be applied for in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied for from 11 September, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside the EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still apply for the need-based allowance.
›› 2024 Wise scholarship (autumn semester)
The purpose of the scholarship is to support female students who are studying for their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (except for students in joint master’s programmes in witch another university is responsible for admissions). Application deadline is 10 October. Find more information.
Governmental scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester by 1 October. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Scholarship for students with special needs can be applied until September 20. The amount of the scholarship depends on the degree of severity and type of the disability (60–510 euros).
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied from 11 September, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still appy for need-based allowance.
Gertrud Thelin stipend for Estonian students
One or more scholarships are provided for Estonian students from the University in Tartu for studies at Uppsala University, especially at the Faculty of Science and Technology. The scholarship holders are appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the basis of recommendations from the Faculty of Science and Technology. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted before 11 September at 17. More information here.
Estonian National Contest for University Students research papers
The Estonian Research Council invites students to submit research papers to the national contest. The aim of the national contest for university students is to promote research among university students, to acknowledge students who have achieved outstanding results with their thesis, study, research or scientific publication. Deadline for submitting the applications is 15 September. More info here.
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is payed from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
Need-based special allowance
An additional application round of June is open for need-based special allowance.
Application for the 2000€ scholarship at the Asia Centre
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is payed from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
Need-based special allowance
An additional application round of May is open for need-based special allowance.
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is payed from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
Need-based special allowance
An additional application round of May is open for need-based special allowance.
European Central Bank Scholarship for Women
The ECB Scholarship for Women is an initiative supporting female scholars from low-income background in pursuing a Master’s degree in the field of economics, statistics, computing and engineering. The scholarship will be offered to 15 outstanding candidates who will receive a grant of €10,000 and attend a study visit at the European Central Bank and receive advice and mentoring from an ECB economist or expert in the field of banking supervision, statistics, engineering or information technology. Deadline for applying is 17 May.
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is payed from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
Need-based special allowance
An additional application round of May is open for need-based special allowance.
Kristjan Jaak scholarship for short study visits is open for applying
Kristjan Jaak scholarship is meant for bachelor’s or professional higher education students, master’s and PhD students, resident physicians and young lecturers and scientists of Estonian higher education institutions. Application is open for people of all nationalities, but the applicants have to prove that their Estonian language knowledge is at least on a B1 level. Application deadlines are 10 May, 16 September, 15 November.
European Central Bank Scholarship for Women
The ECB Scholarship for Women is an initiative supporting female scholars from low-income background in pursuing a Master’s degree in the field of economics, statistics, computing and engineering. The scholarship will be offered to 15 outstanding candidates who will receive a grant of €10,000 and attend a study visit at the European Central Bank and receive advice and mentoring from an ECB economist or expert in the field of banking supervision, statistics, engineering or information technology. Deadline for applying is 17 May.
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is paid from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
Need-based special allowance
An additional application round of April is open for need-based special allowance.
Kristjan Jaak scholarship for short study visits is open for applying
Kristjan Jaak scholarship is meant for bachelor’s or professional higher education students, master’s and PhD students, resident physicians and young lecturers and scientists of Estonian higher education institutions. Application is open for people of all nationalities, but the applicants have to prove that their Estonian language knowledge is at least on a B1 level. Application deadlines are 10 May, 16 September, 15 November.
Kristjan Jaak scholarship for short study visits is open for applying
Kristjan Jaak scholarship is meant for bachelor’s or professional higher education students, master’s and PhD students, resident physicians and young lecturers and scientists of Estonian higher education institutions. Application is open for people of all nationalities, but the applicants have to prove that their Estonian language knowledge is at least on a B1 level. Application deadlines are 10 May, 16 September, 15 November.
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is paid from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
Need-based special allowance
An additional application round of April is open for need-based special allowance.
Scholarship competition
The 2024 Fund of XRP Ledger Trust Scholarship (spring semester) Deadline: 15 April
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is paid from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
An additional application round of April is open for need-base special allowance
Scholarship competition
The 2024 Fund of XRP Ledger Trust Scholarship (spring semester) Deadline: 15 April
The 2024 Fund of XRP Ledger Trust Scholarship (spring semester)
Deadline: 15 April 2024
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is payed from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
An additional application round of March is open for need-base special allowance
The 2024 Nadia Walter Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support the doctoral candidates and young scientists of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tartu whose research is focused on nervous diseases, in particular neurodegenerative diseases. Doctoral students and young researchers in the field of medical sciences of the University of Tartu whose research topic is nervous diseases, especially neurodegenerative diseases, can apply for the scholarship. Deadline to Apply: April 1st 2024.
The 2024 Fund of XRP Ledger Trust Scholarship (spring semester)
The purpose of the Fund is to support technology development or legal and regulatory frameworks for governance and sustainability. The scholarship aims to advance understanding of decentralised technologies’ potential to solve complex problems. When applying a written essay has to be attached to the application. All Bachelor’s and Master’s level students of the University of Tartu can apply for the scholarship regardless of field of study. Deadline to Apply: April 15th 2024.
The 2024 Voldemar Siimon Memorial Scholarship
The Voldemar Siimon Memorial Scholarship aims to support the studies and self-improvement of successful students of Ethnology or Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics at the University of Tartu. Deadline to Apply: May 1st 2024 (inclusive). More info here.
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is payed from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
An additional application round of March is open for need-base special allowance
Estophilus scholarship
The purpose of Estophilus scholarship is to support the Estonia-specific research of students enrolled in universities abroad and of international researchers interested in the Estonian language and culture (in Estonia). The Estophilus scholarship may be applied for by the foreign nationals final year BA students, master’s students, PhD students and post-doctorate researchers from universities abroad while staying in Estonia for conducting research or collecting material about Estonia for 1-5 months. The Estonian language proficiency is an advantage but not a requirement. The research plan has to focus on topics related to Estonia in specific.
An application round of the EKKAV program for the spring semester of the 2023/24 academic year is open. The grant application period is 21.02.2024–21.03.2024. The application period is ongoing from February 21th until March 21th (Estonian time). More info here.
Scholarships for summer and winter Estonian language courses
The scholarship for attending Estonian language and culture summer/winter courses can be applied for by all the international university students interested in the Estonian language and culture who are studying or have previously studied Estonian. The applicant has to be enrolled at a foreign university at the time of applying (BA, MA or PhD student).An application round of the EKKAV program for the spring semester of the 2023/24 academic year is open. The application period is ongoing from February 21th until March 21th (Estonian time). More info here.
The 2024 Nadia Walter Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support the doctoral candidates and young scientists of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tartu whose research is focused on nervous diseases, in particular neurodegenerative diseases. Doctoral students and young researchers in the field of medical sciences of the University of Tartu whose research topic is nervous diseases, especially neurodegenerative diseases, can apply for the scholarship. Deadline to Apply: April 1st 2024.
The 2024 Fund of XRP Ledger Trust Scholarship (spring semester)
The purpose of the Fund is to support technology development or legal and regulatory frameworks for governance and sustainability. The scholarship aims to advance understanding of decentralised technologies’ potential to solve complex problems. When applying a written essay has to be attached to the application. All Bachelor’s and Master’s level students of the University of Tartu can apply for the scholarship regardless of field of study. Deadline to Apply: April 15th 2024.
The 2024 Voldemar Siimon Memorial Scholarship
The Voldemar Siimon Memorial Scholarship aims to support the studies and self-improvement of successful students of Ethnology or Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics at the University of Tartu. Deadline to Apply: May 1st 2024 (inclusive). More info here.
Scholarships for the Ukrainian students in spring semester 2024
Ukrainian students of the University of Tartu (UT) can apply for UT Foundations Scholarship for Ukraine – application deadline March 15, 2024.
Additional information: Maarja Kungla, maarja.kungla@ut.ee
Need-based study allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Allowance is payed from the month of application (not retroactively) until the end of the semester.
An additional application round of March is open for need-base special allowance
Scholarships for the Ukrainian students in spring semester 2024
Ukrainian students of the University of Tartu (UT) can apply for UT Foundations Scholarship for Ukraine – application deadline March 15, 2024.
Additional information: Maarja Kungla, maarja.kungla@ut.ee
2024 Wise scholarship
The purpose of the Fund is to support female students who are studying for their Bachelor or Master degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (students on the joint Master’s programme and Master’s programs in English with other universities responsible for admissions are excluded from the scope of the Fund). Deadline to Apply: March the 10th 2024.
The 2024 Nadia Walter Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to support the doctoral candidates and young scientists of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Tartu whose research is focused on nervous diseases, in particular neurodegenerative diseases. Doctoral students and young researchers in the field of medical sciences of the University of Tartu whose research topic is nervous diseases, especially neurodegenerative diseases, can apply for the scholarship. Deadline to Apply: April 1st 2024.
The 2024 Fund of XRP Ledger Trust Scholarship (spring semester)
The purpose of the Fund is to support technology development or legal and regulatory frameworks for governance and sustainability. The scholarship aims to advance understanding of decentralised technologies’ potential to solve complex problems. When applying a written essay has to be attached to the application. All Bachelor’s and Master’s level students of the University of Tartu can apply for the scholarship regardless of field of study. Deadline to Apply: April 15th 2024.
The 2024 Voldemar Siimon Memorial Scholarship
The Voldemar Siimon Memorial Scholarship aims to support the studies and self-improvement of successful students of Ethnology or Estonian and Finno-Ugric Linguistics at the University of Tartu. When awarding a scholarship, the scholarship committee will consider the applicant’s academic achievements, professional performance, and social activities. Under other equal conditions, the scholarship committee may prefer students who were born and raised in Saaremaa. Deadline to Apply: May 1st 2024 (inclusive).
The application for spring semester governmental stipends is ending
Specialisation stipend (IT curricula specialisation stipend) application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) between February 1 and February 29. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) between February 1 and February 29. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester and need-based special allowance can be applied at the University of Tartu starting from 11th date of month. The amount of need-based study allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month and special allowance 135 euros per month. The limit of income per family member has changed from January 2024, the new limit for being eligible for the allowance is 756,38 euros per family member monthly.
Estonian governmental stipends cannot be applyed from University of Tartu by the students who study at programmes coordinated by other university.
Scholarships for the Ukrainian students in spring semester 2024
Ukrainian students of the University of Tartu (UT) can apply for two different stipends for the spring semester 2024. Here below you can find the application information for both stipends:
- UT Financial Support for Ukrainian students – application deadline March 1, 2024;
- UT Foundations Scholarship for Ukraine – application deadline March 15, 2024.
Please note that if eligible, you can apply for both stipends. Also, the students applying or receiving need-based study allowance paid by the Ministry of Education and Research can apply for UT Foundations Scholarship.
Additional information: Maarja Kungla, maarja.kungla@ut.ee
2024 Wise scholarship
The purpose of the Fund is to support female students who are studying for their Bachelor or Master degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (students on the joint Master’s programme and Master’s programs in English with other universities responsible for admissions are excluded from the scope of the Fund). Deadline to Apply: March the 10th 2024.
The 2024 Tartu Raefond Scholarship
This scholarship is granted to students of the University of Tartu whose place of residence in the population register of Estonia is the city of Tartu. The Scholarship is granted to support successful studies. The Tartu Raefond scholarship supports students’ research papers or essays that deal with the challenges of Tartu and/or developments related to the city in the context of the UN’s sustainable development goals. Deadline to Apply: April 1st 2024.
Scholarship for students with special needs
The amount of the scholarship depends on the degree of severity and type of the disability (60–510 euros) and it can be applied until February 22.
Scholarships for the Ukrainian students in spring semester 2024
Ukrainian students of the University of Tartu (UT) can apply for two different stipends for the spring semester 2024. Here below you can find the application information for both stipends:
- UT Financial Support for Ukrainian students – application deadline March 1, 2024;
- UT Foundations Scholarship for Ukraine – application deadline March 15, 2024.
Please note that if eligible, you can apply for both stipends. Also, the students applying or receiving need-based study allowance paid by the Ministry of Education and Research can apply for UT Foundations Scholarship.
Additional information: Maarja Kungla, maarja.kungla@ut.ee
The application for spring semester governmental stipends is open
Specialisation stipend (IT curricula specialisation stipend) application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) between February 1 and February 28. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) between February 1 and February 28. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester and need-based special allowance can be applied at the University of Tartu starting from 11th date of month. The amount of need-based study allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month and special allowance 135 euros per month. The limit of income per family member has changed from January 2024, the new limit for being eligible for the allowance is 756,38 euros per family member monthly.
Scholarship for students with special needs
The amount of the scholarship depends on the degree of severity and type of the disability (60–510 euros) and it can be applied until February 22.
The application for spring semester governmental stipends is open
Specialisation stipend (IT curricula specialisation stipend) application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) between February 1 and February 28. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) between February 1 and February 28. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester and need-based special allowance can be applied at the University of Tartu starting from 11th date of month. The amount of need-based study allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month and special allowance 135 euros per month. The limit of income per family member has changed from January 2024, the new limit for being eligible for the allowance is 756,38 euros per family member monthly.
The purpose of the Fund is to support female students who are studying for their Bachelor or Master degrees at the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (students on the joint Master’s programme and Master’s programs in English with other universities responsible for admissions are excluded from the scope of the Fund). Deadline to Apply: March the 10th 2024.
University of Tartu Scholarship for Ukraine
The University of Tartu is establishing a scholarship fund to collect and mediate funds to support the studies of talented and active students with Ukrainian citizenship and very good academic performance at the University of Tartu. The scholarship is eligible to students at the University of Tartu with Ukrainian citizenship, who are studying based on the study programmes of first and second level of higher education, and whose studies are taking place in Estonia, except when they have been admitted to study abroad. Application deadline: March 15, 2024.
The 2024 Tartu Raefond Scholarship
This scholarship is granted to students of the University of Tartu whose place of residence in the population register of Estonia is the city of Tartu. The Scholarship is granted to support successful studies. The Tartu Raefond scholarship supports students’ research papers or essays that deal with the challenges of Tartu and/or developments related to the city in the context of the UN’s sustainable development goals. Deadline to Apply: April 1st 2024.
Scholarship for students with special needs
The amount of the scholarship depends on the degree of severity and type of the disability (60–510 euros) and it can be applied until February 22.
The 2024 Tartu Raefond Scholarship
This scholarship is granted to students of the University of Tartu whose place of residence in the population register of Estonia is the city of Tartu. The Scholarship is granted to support successful studies. The Tartu Raefond scholarship supports students’ research papers or essays that deal with the challenges of Tartu and/or developments related to the city in the context of the UN’s sustainable development goals. Deadline to Apply: April 1st 2024.
Scholarship for students with special needs
The amount of the scholarship depends on the degree of severity and type of the disability (60–510 euros) and it can be applied until February 22.
The 2024 Tartu Raefond Scholarship
This scholarship is granted to students of the University of Tartu whose place of residence in the population register of Estonia is the city of Tartu. The Scholarship is granted to support successful studies. The Tartu Raefond scholarship supports students’ research papers or essays that deal with the challenges of Tartu and/or developments related to the city in the context of the UN’s sustainable development goals. Deadline to Apply: April 1st 2024.
Governmental allowances
Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance can be applied for also in January (for last month of semester). The allowance of spring semester can be applied for starting from February. The limit of income per family member has changed from January 2024, the new limit for being eligible for the allowance is 756,38 euros per family member monthly.
Governmental allowances
Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance can be applied for also in January (for last month of semester). The allowance of spring semester can be applied for starting from February. The limit of income per family member has changed from January 2024, the new limit for being eligible for the allowance is 756,38 euros per family member monthly.
The 2024 Professor Peeter Tulviste prize
The purpose of the memorial fund is to recognize and value research activities among the teaching staff, research workers and students of the University of Tartu and in society as a whole. The recipient of the prize must be a person up to 40 years of age (who has a master’s or doctoral degree) studying or working at the University of Tartu, whose research has made a significant contribution to the understanding of man’s cultural nature. The prize is awarded for high-level research work published in the previous three years. Deadline to Apply: January the 15th 2024. More info here.
The 2023 Anni Jürine Scholarship
The scholarship is composed of money donated to the foundation by the founders of the scholarship (Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics of the University of Tartu, OÜ Keelekord, MTÜ Eesti Kognitiivse Keeleteaduse Ühing, NB! Write (Nordic and Baltic Network for Writing in Higher Education), Anni’s family, colleagues and friends). The scholarship is awarded to one or two bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral students at the University of Tartu to promote research on Anni’s research topics. Deadline to Apply: January 15th 2024. More information here.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of December is open for need-based special allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of December is open for need-based special allowance
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of November is open for need-based special allowance
Kristjan Jaak short study visits
The scholarships for short-term study related visits abroad, including participation in conferences, working in libraries, using laboratories, work with an academic supervisor, participation in continuing education courses, consultations and summer schools. Support is granted for the study visits lasting up to one month (30 days). The short study visit may not start earlier than one month after the application deadline. Next deadline December 1.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month.
An additional application round of October is open for need-based special allowance
Scholarship for students with special needs deadline 18th October 2023
The purpose of a scholarship for students with special needs is to support these students in acquiring a higher education. Scholarship application deadline for Autumn is 18th October 2023.
Scholarship for students with special needs deadline 18th October 2023
The purpose of a scholarship for students with special needs is to support these students in acquiring a higher education. Scholarship application deadline for Autumn is 18th October 2023.
Scholarship for students with special needs deadline 18th October 2023
The purpose of a scholarship for students with special needs is to support these students in acquiring a higher education. Scholarship application deadline for Autumn is 18th October 2023.
2023 Wise scholarship
The purpose of the Fund is to support women Bachelor’s or Master’s level students of the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (excluding joint Master’s programme students and Master’s programs in English with other universities responsible for admissions). Deadline to Apply: October the 10th 2023.
Governmental scholarships application ends
Specialisation stipend (only for Computer Science or Software Engineering master´s programme) application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Need-based study allowance can be applied during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied until September 30, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot any more be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still appy for need-based allowance.
2023 Wise scholarship
The purpose of the Fund is to support women Bachelor’s or Master’s level students of the Institute of Computer Science of the University of Tartu (excluding joint Master’s programme students and Master’s programs in English with other universities responsible for admissions). Deadline to Apply: October the 10th 2023.
Governmental scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend (only for Computer Science or Software Engineering master´s programme) application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied from September 11, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still appy for need-based allowance.
National Contest for University Students
Kristjan Jaak Scholarships for exchange studies and for short study visits
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Governmental scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend (only for Computer Science or Software Engineering master´s programme) application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied from September 11, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still appy for need-based allowance.
Governmental scholarships and allowances
Specialisation stipend (only for Computer Science or Software Engineering master´s programme) application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the stipend is from 240 to 300 euros per month.
Achievement stipend application needs to be submitted in SIS (ÕIS) in autumn semester between September 1 and September 30. The amount of the achievement stipend is 100 euros per month.
Need-based study allowance can be applied in the Estonian education portal haridusportaal.edu.ee during the entire semester, the amount of the allowance is from 150 to 440 euros per month. Need-based special allowance can be applied from September 11, the amount of the need-based special allowance is 135 euros per month. NB! Need-based study allowance and need-based special allowance cannot be applied for by students who study in Estonia on the basis of TRP for studies (students from outside EU). The holders of temporary protection in Estonia are exempted from this restriction and can still appy for need-based allowance.
