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Ten students from the University of Tartu were awarded the CWT Estonia scholarship for study trips. Thanks to the scholarship they can travel to the world's leading universities, research centers and international professional conferences. The scholarship supports international studies and research mobility so that young scientists can acquire new knowledge, present their research and establish collaborative relationships with top specialists from around the world.

On 20 January, at the ceremony marking the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the University of Tartu assembly hall, the Professor Peeter Tulviste memorial fund prizes, the Ernst Jaakson memorial fund scholarship, and the Lennart Meri awards for research and for master’s thesis were presented.

If applying for a scholarship is your first time, it is natural to have questions. Where exactly should you submit your application? When is the deadline? Is a letter of recommendation mandatory? That is why we have put together a simple and clear guide to applying for a scholarship, which will help you go through the entire process step by step. We have also compiled frequently asked questions to answer the concerns that we receive most often. Our goal is to make the application process as understandable, smooth and successful as possible for you — so do not hesitate to contact us if you need additional information or support.

In the spring semester 2025, the University of Tartu Foundation awarded 110 scholarships. Congratulations to all scholarship recipients!

The Wise scholarship, awarded at the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Tartu, was awarded to Yucui Wu, a master's student in the computer science curriculum, whose homeland is China. The 2,000-euro scholarship is aimed at outstanding female students in the field of technology, offering them support in their education and encouraging women to explore career opportunities in technology.

Mirelle Malle Soodla, a first-year computer science student at the University of Tartu, was awarded the 2024 Wise Scholarship. Mirelle's story is one of combining her passion for technology and art, overcoming personal challenges, and pursuing ambitious projects. In our interview, she shared insights about her journey, the impact of the scholarship, and her future plans.

Wise, the global technology company building the best way to move money around the world announces today a new scholarship recognizing and supporting women students. All undergraduate and graduate women students of the University of Tartu's Institute of Computer Science can apply for one of the three €1,000 scholarships. In addition, Wise will create opportunities for the scholarship holders to network and explore future career options.