Grants for students of Academy of Fine Arts
As a student at the Academy of Fine Arts, you can apply for the Foundation’s student grant, a materials grant or a thesis grant.
Students of the Academy of Fine Arts can be granted three different grants: Foundation’s student grant, Academy of Fine Arts’ materials grant and a thesis grant.
Grants will be primarily awarded for bachelor’s and master’s degree studies.
No grants will be awarded for remunerations or daily allowances. The grounds for and limitations of awarding a grant are described in more detail under each grant.
The University of the Arts Helsinki Foundation’s grant
For whom: Academy of Fine Arts students progressing in their studies within the normative study time will be prioritised. For others, the grant must contribute to the completion of their studies. Purpose of application: Primarily for purposes related to bachelor’s or master’s degree studies. The next student grant application period is from Dec 2, 2024 to January 24, 2025. The application is to be submitted through the Aspicore grant system.
Academy of Fine Arts’ materials grants
Attending bachelor’s and master’s degree students and exchange students can apply for this grant. You can apply for a materials grant for the following purposes: bachelor-level or master-level students’ independent artistic work and Praxis master’s programme students’ curatorial projects.
You can apply for a grant via an electronic form below. Please read instructions carefully on the application. More detailed application times will be sent via students emailing list.
Bachelor’s and master’s thesis grants
One can apply for the Academy of Fine Arts’ bachelor’s and master’s thesis grant to cover costs arising from creating the thesis. One cannot use the thesis grant to cover general living expenses. Grants are paid two times a year, in the autumn and in the spring. Applying periods will be informed via e-mail separately.
The University of Arts Helsinki Foundation Scholarships for students who graduate within the target time
In 2024 and 2025, the Foundation will continue to support graduates who complete their degree within the target time that has been set for their specific degree. Graduation scholarships will be awarded without a separate application in the graduation ceremonies.