Need-based Study Allowance
The Estonian state supports students from less well-off families in covering additional costs associated with obtaining higher education.
From August 1, 2022, the Need-based Study Allowance will no longer be given to students with a temporary residence permit, issued by the seminary (received on basis of seminary invitation).
!Application may be submited twice a year: on February 20 and September 20
Students may receive the Need-based Study Allowance if:
- they are a citizen of Estonia or reside in Estonia on the basis of a permanent or temporary residence permit, issued not by the seminary;
- they are not on academic leave;
- their period of study has not exceeded the standard period of the curriculum;
- they study full-time and have completed 75% of the curriculum’s requirements for each semester;
- their family’s monthly income per family member is below the minimum limit determined by the state (A bank statement from each family member required).
Read more about study allowance on the webside of the Ministry of Education and Research (Google translate)
Special Need-based Study Allowance
The Special Need-based Study Allowance is intended for students who were refused the Need-based Study Allowance due to the fact that their previous income for the 6 month period exceeded the established limit for receiving support, but whose income has recently decreased significantly.
A student can apply for Special Need-based Study Allowance if:
- they are an Estonian citizen or reside in Estonia on the basis of a long-term resident or temporary residence permit (from the 2022/23 academic year, it is no longer granted to students with a temporary residence permit issued by the seminary);
- they are not on academic leave;
- they are studying full-time and have cumulatively completed at least 75 percent of the amount of courses to be completed in the previous semesters,
- they have received a negative decision on an application for the Need-based Study Allowance on the grounds that their family's monthly income exceeded the established limit and if they meet one of the following conditions:
- their family's income in the three months preceding the submission of the application does not exceed the limit established for receiving support or
- if their economic situation has worsened due to a decrease in working capacity.
The educational institution has the right to ask applicants for additional documents if necessary.
To receive the Special Need-based Study Allowance, a free form application must be written to the rector of the BMTS including:
- the negative decision received from the Ministry of Science and Education;
- the net income of the family members in the three months preceding the submission of the application.
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Applications for the Special Need-based Study Allowance are accepted between October 1-10 and between March 1-10.
Scholarship for Students with Special Needs
The purpose of the scholarship is to support the higher education of students with special needs. Students of professional higher education, bachelor’s, master’s, integrated and doctoral studies have the right to apply for the scholarship.
Starting from January 1st, 2025, applications are accepted throughout the year (except July and August). Applications for the new school year are accepted from September 1st.
- The size of the scholarship depends on the type of disability the student has, as well as its severity. It ranges between 60-150 euros a month.
- The awarding and payment of scholarships are carried out in accordance with Regulation No. 37 of the Minister of Education and Research dated 16 August 2019 (Regulation available in Estonian).
Applications for the scholarship are accepted only through the electronic application system. Each application must include a digitally signed consent form for the processing of personal data and for making data inquiries.
When submitting your application, please choose one of the following consent forms:
- For giving consent to the Board to check your disability status
- For submitting your diability status yourself
In both cases, the applicant also gives consent for the processing of personal data. The consent form can be uploaded in the application system.
You can apply for the scholarship in the Application Processing Information System