The Student Council of the School of Engineering Alumni scholarship

Introduction of the Scholarship Fund

The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize and help support the university as a driving force through activities that complement the learning experience and help to make sense of higher education in a broader framework.
The scholarship is intended to recognize students and support their continued volunteer activities, and does not require or expect further cooperation between the student and the foundation, does not tie the student to one specific company, and does not limit the student’s achievements to traditional academic success.

As a result of the scholarship, it is hoped to raise awareness of the School of Engineering and the field of engineering, increase the number of students and graduates studying engineering, reduce dropout rates, and most importantly, support and recognize students who voluntarily contribute to activities that help achieve the aforementioned goals.

Those working as engineers know that engineering is not – as it may appear from stereotypes – only technical work and the use of theoretical knowledge to create and implement technology. A significant part of an engineer’s day-to-day is collaboration with external parties and managing teams and production chains. The University of Technology provides graduates with a strong technical-theoretical body of knowledge, but student activism helps develop the ability to manage relationships between different interest groups and team members in order to realize a common goal.

 

Awarding the Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded once a year, in the spring, as part of the TalTech Development Fund’s annual scholarship competition for outstanding students. The first scholarships were awarded in spring 2024. Eligibility criteria are outlined in the official statute.

A minimum of one student will be awarded a scholarship of €1500. If the financial target is exceeded, one or more students will be awarded in the spring semester, depending on available funding. Any unused funds will be carried over to future scholarship rounds. Everyone who values the sustainability of student life and its added value to education is welcome to contribute. Supporting talented students at Tallinn University of Technology means contributing to the development of top engineers — professionals who will benefit not only the field of engineering but also society at large.

How to support?

Companies can also contribute to the fund! For company donations, please do a bank transfer to the Development Fund’s bank account: 

Name: SA Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli Arengufond

SEB: EE471010052027905003

Swedbank: EE572200221011286139

LHV: EE547700771003875312

Description: The Student Council of the School of Engineering Alumni scholarship

NB! The TalTech Development Fund is included in the list of organizations eligible for income tax incentives in Estonia. Donations made to the Development Fund are tax-deductible. To enable this, please include your personal identification number in the payment details. The Development Fund will forward the necessary information to the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.

Supporters of the Donation Portal can choose whether their names are published in the list of supporters online. Individuals and/or companies who donate €500 or more can, if they wish, be acknowledged by name as patrons of the year in the Donation Portal, along with their logos.