Alstedfonden - The Alsted - Foundation

The Alsted Foundation grant

You will receive a grant of one-off grant of about 1,340 EUR (around 10,000 DKK) to fund agricultural training abroad. The money may be used for further training, an apprenticeship, a work placement or a study trip outside Denmark, provided that this leads to the acquisition of skills that are of benefit to Danish agriculture. The Alsted Foundation (Alstedfonden) is a Danish foundation. Each year, it awards a total of around 13,400 EUR (approximately 100,000 DKK), which is divided amongst several recipients.

Who can apply

• Who it is for: You are a young farmer or an agricultural trainee.
• Field: You have training in agriculture and make a valuable contribution to Danish agriculture.
• Where you go: You’re training abroad, not in Denmark.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Study level: Every level of education counts. You do not need to have attended a specific school or university.

How to apply

There is no application form. You send a free-form application to the foundation. Set out your project, your learning goals, a timetable and a budget, and add your CV and supporting documents. The deadline is 1 March each year. You only hear back if you win a grant.

Our guide Scholarships in Denmark lists further funding options if you are looking for additional support alongside this grant.