Establish a new scholarship

The University of Tartu Foundation awards scholarships to students, researchers and academics. Scholarships help talented students focus on their studies and knowledge acquisition and provide an opportunity to recognize outstanding researchers and academics.

Thanks to the contributions of more than 100 supporters, we have been able to award 3,000 scholarships and recognize the academic and research work of students and researchers with more than 4.8 million euros.

By creating a scholarship in your own name or that of your company:

Your image as a responsible and forward-looking organization will be strengthened
You will send a clear message to your employees, clients, partners and society that you care about talent, knowledge and a sustainable future.
Your contact with future leaders in the field will increase
You can, for example, link the scholarship to an internship in your organization or to a research topic related to your field.
Your organization's mark on society will be established
You can link the scholarship to your organization's name, mission and values, and thus the scholarship fund will carry your meaningful story for decades.
Your support encourages talented young people to stay in Estonia
With the support, you give young people the confidence to stay, develop and contribute to Estonia, and thus ensure your future workforce.
Over 15,000 students become more aware of your organization every year
We share your scholarship information with all students at the University of Tartu every semester, which brings a lot of attention to your organization.
Your organization can shape the future of Estonia
By supporting the university, you help the next generations focus on their studies. As an alumnus, this offers a meaningful opportunity to give back to the university.

If you want to create a new named scholarship, there are several options for this:

• Starting at 50,000 euros, you can establish a named scholarship fund, the funds of which will be managed by the foundation in the future, and scholarships will be paid out of the profit from the fund's investment;
• with smaller amounts, it is possible to establish a scholarship fund, which will be managed by the foundation in the future, but from which scholarships will be paid out every year in an agreed amount until the fund's funds are exhausted;
• in addition, it is possible to establish a directly funded named scholarship, the funds of which are not managed by the foundation and which the sponsor finances with an agreed frequency.

The rules for using the grant are written down in the statute. With the statute, the sponsor can determine who the scholarship is aimed at and what conditions the scholarship recipient should meet.

Let us know about your support request at tysiht@ut.ee or contact us by phone at 737 5852.

Let us find the most suitable solution together!

Also check out the existing funds and campaigns.