Academic Centre
At the beginning of academic year 2020/2021, the University of Latvia (UL) Foundation invites applications for 26 different sets of scholarships. The competition is organised to award support to several dozen students of the University of Latvia and other higher education institutions starting from the 2nd year of bachelor's studies – the prospective recipients are capable and diligent students who are active in public life and are enrolled in full-time studies. The weighted average mark must be above 7.5 points.
In order to receive a motivating material support throughout the academic year, applicants must prepare their CV and evaluate motivation, summarize their achievements of studies and research, contact two lecturers to obtain a recommendation, as well as get acquainted with the University of Latvia patrons' contribution to higher education. Applicants are evaluated in two rounds. In October, after reviewing the electronic applications, the selected candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview.
Application conditions
Registration for all the UL patronage scholarships takes place in the period from September 7 to 9, 2020, closing at 23:59. The applicants must complete the online application. All applicants must submit:
- electronic form in the section “Apply for a scholarship”;
- two letters of recommendation from teaching staff, institutes, other academic staff;
- CV in Europass format;
- an essay in free format about your favourite patron (volume up to 6 000 characters);
- other documents – see the scholarship application.
In case of additional questions, please, see the FAQ section or contact the office of the UL Foundation by e-mailing to fonds@fonds.lv. Please, become acquainted with the terms of scholarships in a timely manner and do not postpone the application until the last moment!
Receive a scholarship this year! Scholarship sets in academic year 2020/2021
- Kristaps Morbergs scholarship (15) for bachelor’s programme students of all the University of Latvia faculties.
- The Galenieks Family scholarship (3) for students of computing, industrial engineering management students and students of Riga Technical University.
- Modris K. Gulbis Memorial Scholarship (1), Scholarship of Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Willimantic (2), Association of North Elbe Pastors (Vereins Der Pastorinnen und Pastoren in Nordelben E.V.) Scholarship (2), and the newly established Kārlis Ozoliņš – Emīls Mednis Charitable Trust Scholarship (the number of scholarships is not stipulated) for students of theology.
- The Mundheim Family Excellence Scholarship (2) for master’s programme students of all the University of Latvia faculties.
- Ernests Felsbergs Memorial Scholarship (3) for master’s and doctoral programme students of humanities.
- Kristīne Krūma Memorial Scholarship (1), Scholarship of Sorainen Law Firm (1) and Eversheds Sutherland Bitāns Law Office Scholarship “Contemporary Challenges to the Theory and Practice of Law Enforcement in Latvia” (1) for law students.
- Scholarship of Diplomacy (2) for UL master’s programme students of diplomacy.
- Timermanis’ Scholarship for Competitiveness Research in Social Sciences (1) for doctoral programme students.
- AD VERBUM Scholarship for Pre-School Pedagogy Students (1) for future pre-school teachers studying at the UL Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art.
- Excellence Scholarship of Petr Aven Charity Foundation “Generation” (3) for the students of the UL Faculty of Business, Management and Economics and the newly established Research Scholarship for doctoral students (1).
- The Rūsis Family Scholarship (2) for students of the master's study programme "Nursing" at the University of Latvia and Riga Stradiņš University.
- Jānis Priedkalns Medical Science Research Foundation Scholarship (2) for University of Latvia students in master's and doctoral programmes of medicine and residency.
- Kārlis Kaufmanis Memorial Scholarship (2) for researchers of astronomy in all levels of studies.
- Alfrēds Raisters Memorial Scholarship (10) for master’s programme students of exact sciences.
- The Laimiņš Family Scholarship (1) for bachelor’s or master’s students of microbiology or immunology.
- Excellence Scholarship in Bioinformatics (at least 4) for master’s programme students of bioinformatics.
- Jānis Kļaviņš Memorial Scholarship (1) for master’s programme students specialising in research of oncology.
- Terry Glossop Memorial Scholarship (1) – a newly established scholarship for doctoral level researchers specialising in research of oncology.
Introductory seminar on scholarships administered by the UL Foundation
For the convenience of students and to raise their awareness, the University of Latvia Foundation offers a seminar about the opportunities provided by the UL Foundation, available scholarships, application process, as well as provide answers to any further questions.
The seminar will take place on Monday, September 14, 16:00, at the UL House of Science, Room 103.
About the University of Latvia Foundation
Since 2004, the University of Latvia Foundation has provided an opportunity for patrons and cooperation partners to support the University of Latvia and other leading Latvian higher education institutions, thus investing in the future of Latvia. The priorities of the UL Foundation are the support to the best students and researchers, promoting creation of a modern study environment, as well as construction and redevelopment of university buildings.
