Office of the Counsellor Kaarlo Koskimies and Irma Koskimies Scholarship Fund - Scholarship

Kaarlo and Irma Koskimies' Fund scholarship

You will receive a one-off grant of 1,000 EUR to help you complete your Master’s thesis at University of Helsinki. The award of the grant is based on your grades and the progress of your studies. The funds come from the Koskimies Fund, one of over 350 earmarked funds managed by the University of Helsinki Funds.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You are a Master’s student and are currently writing your Master’s thesis.
• University: You’re studying at the University of Helsinki.
• Student nation: You are a member of the ‘South Ostrobothnia Nation’ (Etäla-Pohjanmaan osakunta), a regional student association at the university. You do not need to submit any proof; the university will verify this itself.
• Field of study: Any subject.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Grades: You’ve achieved good results and made good progress in your studies.

How to apply

Apply online via the University of Helsinki Funds grant portal. The next application round runs from 14 January to 6 February 2026 and closes at 23:59.

Our guide Scholarships in Finland brings together funding opportunities that may support you further alongside this grant.