Maria Bojesen Fonden - Maria Bojesen Foundation

Maria Bojesen Foundation grant

You will receive a one-off grant of up to about 10,000 EUR to help you in a financial emergency. The exact amount depends on your circumstances. The Maria Bojesen Foundation (Maria Bojesen Fonden) is a Danish charity named after Maria Bojesen (1807-1898), a pioneer in women’s education in Denmark. It provides support with financial or housing problems, as well as with the costs of retraining for a new career.

Who can apply

• Who it's for: You are currently working, or have previously worked, as a teacher in Denmark. In exceptional cases, teacher training students may also receive support to enable them to complete their training.
• Financial need: You are facing financial difficulties, for example following redundancy, due to illness or because of problems in your personal life.
• What it funds: Support with financial difficulties, finding accommodation or the costs of retraining for a different profession.
• Field of study: Open to all subjects.
• Nationality: All nationalities can apply.
• Who can apply: Individuals only, no organisations.

How to apply

Send a written application by post. Include a short letter explaining your situation and a copy of last year's Danish tax assessment (skatteopgorelse) as proof of your finances. The deadlines are 1 May and 1 November. Grants are usually paid in June and December. Check the current postal address before you send anything, as the foundation moved in 2024.

If you are looking for additional funding options beyond this grant, our guide Scholarships in Denmark brings together further opportunities available in Denmark.