The 2024 Tartu Raefond Scholarship

Description of Scholarship:

This scholarship is granted to students of the University of Tartu whose place of residence in the population register of Estonia is the city of Tartu. The Scholarship is granted to support successful studies.

The Tartu Raefond scholarship supports students' research papers or essays that deal with the challenges of Tartu and/or developments related to the city in the context of the UN's sustainable development goals (https://www.riigikantselei.ee/en/supporting-government-and-prime-minister/organisation-and-planning-work-government/global).

Value/Amount:

The amount of the scholarship is 1500 EUR. Up to ten Scholarships are granted per year.

Full Eligibility Requirements:

The applicant must be a student of the University of Tartu! 

The scholarship is awarded to an Bachelor’s student of the University of Tartu for an outstanding research paper or essay to support the continuation of their studies. When awarding a scholarship, novel ideas or knowledge presented in a research paper or essay are primarily considered.

Upon granting the Scholarship, the student's study results and the extracurricular activities related to the city of Tartu and the University of Tartu are taken into account.

How to Apply:

• Applicant must submit an electronic application which includes the reasons for applying for the Scholarship, an overview of the extracurricular activities related to the city of Tartu and the University of Tartu
• a recommendation letter from faculty or supervisor;
• a transcript of records signed by your faculty's Academic Affairs Specialist.
• Research paper or essay

Deadline to Apply:

April 1st 2024

Scholarship will be awarded:

The scholarship will be paid out after signing the contract with the University of Tartu Foundation.

For further information please contact tysiht@ut.ee