Sibelius Academy’s grants

Published 30.11.2022 | Updated 3.12.2025

For Sibelius Academy students, the awarding body is usually the Sibelius Academy Foundation. There are three application periods per year: a student grant application and a project grant application. There is no need to apply for the graduation grant, as it is awarded automatically.

Student grant

The Sibelius Academy Foundation awards grants to Sibelius Academy students to help them progress in their studies. One can apply for a grant for master courses and summer courses, travelling to competitions, seminar expenses and the maintenance of your instruments, among other things. The aim of the grants is to support students in graduating on schedule. The application period is annually in December and January, and the start of the application period is announced in Students’ uniarts.

Project grant

The Sibelius Academy Foundation awards grants to promote strategic projects of Sibelius Academy students and teaching staff. With the grants, the Foundation wishes to increase the effectiveness and recognition of the Sibelius Academy’s activities nationally and internationally. The application period is annually in May and in November–December, and the start of the application period will be announced in Students’ uniarts.

Graduation scholarship

Graduation scholarships will be awarded automatically twice a year, in June and December, to students who graduate within the target time, based on information received from the study administration. Read more about the graduation scholarship.