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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.

Swedbank scholarship

📍 1 October
For academically outstanding and socially engaged students of the curricula of Innovation and Technology Management and Quantitative Economics.

Join an info session on DAAD scholarships

Would you like to study or conduct research in Germany? Scholarships from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can support opportunities such as German language courses, master’s studies and research in Germany.
The info session takes place on 7 October at 16:15 in room 328, Lossi 3.
➔ More information: Daniel Kulesza, daniel.kulesza@ut.ee

Wise scholarship

📍 10 October
For female bachelor’s and master’s students enrolled in the curricula of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science.

University of Tartu Foundation scholarships

➔ See what scholarship oppurtunities are open for application!

Swiss Government Scholarships 2027/28

📍 10 November
Research fellowship for PhD students for research projects, PhD scholarship for master’s degree holders for pursuing a PhD at a Swiss university, and art scholarship for art students to obtain their first master’s degree in Switzerland.

Estonian Maritime Museum Scholarship

📍 20 November
For master’s students in the research fields of the Estonian Maritime Museum, to promote the study of Estonian maritime history and maritime heritage, to encourage the production of high-quality original research, and to foster the next generation of researchers in maritime history and maritime archaeology.

The Scholarship holder is required to complete an internship at the Estonian Maritime Museum during their studies.

Anni Jürine Scholarship

📍 15 January
For bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students of the University of Tartu to support the research and popularisation of Anni’s research topics – academic text writing and the development of grammatical units.

Professor Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prize

📍 15 January
For persons up to 40 years old (incl.), with a master’s or doctoral degree, studying or working at the University of Tartu, who have made a significant contribution to the understanding of the cultural nature of man through their research. The prize is awarded for high-quality research published in the previous three years.

University of Tartu Foundation scholarships

➔ See what scholarship oppurtunities are open for application!

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.

Scholarship for students with special needs can be applied throughout the academic year (except in July and August). 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.

Konrad Adenauer Foundation scholarship

Application deadline: 15 September
For politically and socially engaged bachelor and master students from Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.

Playtech scholarship

Application deadline: 15 September
For bachelor’s and master’s students of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science.

Swedbank scholarship

Application deadline: 1 October
For students of the master’s curricula of the School of Economics and Business Administration.

Wise scholarship

Application deadline: 10 October
For female bachelor’s and master’s students enrolled in the curricula of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science.

University of Tartu Foundation scholarships

➔ See what scholarship oppurtunities are open for application!

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.

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.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships

Application deadline: 9 September
For early-career researchers to gain experience in the research group of an established researcher outside their home university.