Numerous scholarships and grants for students and researchers.
Thanks to our generous contributors, over the years we have been able to grant more than 3,000 scholarships and recognise the accomplishments of students and researchers with more than 4.9 million euros.
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University of Tartu Seventh Pillar Fund
The Seventh Pillar Fund was named in 1998 by Lennart Meri, the then patron of the University of Tartu Foundation, referring to the seventh pillar as the pillar of wisdom, which symbolizes the supporting role of knowledge and education in society.
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University of Tartu Ukraine Scholarship Fund
On February 28, 2022, the University of Tartu established a scholarship fund to collect and distribute donations for supporting the studies of Ukrainian students at the University of Tartu. Both companies and private individuals can contribute to the fund. The scholarships are available to Ukrainian nationals pursuing bachelor's or master's degree studies.
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There are currently no ongoing scholarship competitions for international students. Autumn semester scholarship competitions will be opened in September.
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The 2025 Scholarship for visiting professors from the Estonian Diaspora
The aim of the scholarship fund is to ensure the participation of renowned researchers and lecturers of Estonian descent working abroad in the activities of the University of Tartu for at least one year or, as an exception, for one semester.
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Starts: 01.05.2025Deadline: 01.10.2025
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The 2025 Peeter Põld Scholarship
The aim of the scholarship is to contribute to the recognition of the teaching profession in Estonian society and to support teacher training students in their studies and research.
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Starts: 21.07.2025Deadline: 01.10.2025
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Roman Ring's Artificial Intelligence Scholarship
The aim of the scholarship is to support the studies, research and scientific publications published or submitted for publication of undergraduate students of the Institute of Computer Science and Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Tartu in the field of artificial intelligence.
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Starts: 22.07.2025Deadline: 01.10.2025
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The 2026 Professor Peeter Tulviste prize
The aim of the Memorial Fund is to support and recognise students and young researchers who are socially active and who contribute to the advancement of Estonian society through their outstanding academic and research work.
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Starts: 23.07.2025Deadline: 15.01.2026