Estonian Scholarship Programme 2026

The Estonian Scholarship Programme is a study support scheme administered in Estonia and referenced in current postings through the Education and Youth Board. Based on the available posting, it offers funding for international students to attend selected summer school courses at Estonian higher education institutions.

For the summer school track, the programme is open to students at Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD level who are enrolled at a higher education institution outside Estonia and have completed at least one year of study by the time they apply. Applicants are generally expected to pre-register for their chosen summer course before submitting a scholarship application.

The funding available under the referenced posting covers course fees up to 700 EUR for one course per applicant and provides accommodation support up to 25 EUR per night for a maximum of four weeks. The support is transferred to the host university, which then arranges accommodation support or makes the relevant payment to the student. This makes the programme especially useful for students seeking a short-term academic experience in Estonia without covering all costs entirely on their own.

The summer school opportunities mentioned under this programme span a wide range of subject areas, including language studies, information technology, media, international relations, business, design, biology, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and interdisciplinary studies. Because the scholarship is linked to specific short courses, students should review the available summer schools carefully and confirm the course admission or pre-registration process with the host institution.

In general, applicants should prepare proof of enrolment and other required supporting documents, and they should follow the official Estonian Scholarship Programme or host-institution guidance for the relevant call. Since details may vary by round, students should always check the current announcement before applying.