Playtech scholarship for students of the Institute of Computer Science 2026
Scholarship description:
The aim of the scholarship is to support the studies of bachelor’s and master’s students of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science.
Number and amount of scholarships:
One scholarship of 2,000 euros for a bachelor’s student and one scholarship of 3,000 euros for a master’s student. If there are no applications of a suitable level, the committee has the right to redistribute the scholarship amount.
Application requirements:
The scholarship is open to bachelor’s and master’s students enrolled in the curricula of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science from the third semester of their studies onwards. PS! Students who have completed their bachelor's degree at the Institute of Computer Science and are studying in the 1st semester of their master's studies are not eligible for the scholarship.
The scholarship is not awarded to a student who
When choosing the scholarship recipients, the committee takes into account the applicant’s academic performance, motivation, previous achievements, the interview, and the restrictions set out above.
To apply for the scholarship, an electronic scholarship application must be submitted, including:
15 September 2026 (incl.). The scholarship will be awarded on 1 October, the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science Day.
Scholarship partner:
Playtech Estonia OÜ
The aim of the scholarship is to support the studies of bachelor’s and master’s students of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science.
Number and amount of scholarships:
One scholarship of 2,000 euros for a bachelor’s student and one scholarship of 3,000 euros for a master’s student. If there are no applications of a suitable level, the committee has the right to redistribute the scholarship amount.
Application requirements:
The scholarship is open to bachelor’s and master’s students enrolled in the curricula of the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science from the third semester of their studies onwards. PS! Students who have completed their bachelor's degree at the Institute of Computer Science and are studying in the 1st semester of their master's studies are not eligible for the scholarship.
The scholarship is not awarded to a student who
- has already received the same scholarship twice;
- receives the Reet and Tiit Villig’s scholarship, Ülo Kaasik’s scholarship, MindTitan Scholarship or Cybernetica Fellowship at the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science in the same semester;
- is on academic leave or
- is employed by Playtech Estonia OÜ.
When choosing the scholarship recipients, the committee takes into account the applicant’s academic performance, motivation, previous achievements, the interview, and the restrictions set out above.
To apply for the scholarship, an electronic scholarship application must be submitted, including:
- a motivation letter, submitted in writing
(add to the motivation letter block)
or as a video (add to the additional documents block), describing
- which fields of IT the applicant is interested in and how the studies and student life support the applicant’s future career;
- how the support from Playtech helps the applicant reach the goals related to their studies (and their successful completion) and future career;
- the applicant’s most significant achievement in the field to date;
- CV (add to the additional documents block);
- a transcript of records (ask from the academic affairs specialist of your curriculum).
15 September 2026 (incl.). The scholarship will be awarded on 1 October, the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science Day.
Scholarship partner:
Playtech Estonia OÜ