Scholarship opportunities for graduates
Scholarships are granted to high school, gymnasium, trade school and college graduates who wish to study in Latvian higher education institutions.
The foundation accepts applications from senior year students every year from 1 February to 1 March.
Who is eligible for a scholarship?
To be eligible for a scholarship, the candidate must have an average grade higher than 7.5, and fit one of the following categories:
To be eligible for a scholarship, the candidate must have an average grade higher than 7.5, and fit one of the following categories:
Orphan
Raised by one parent
Difficult social situation
Coming from a large family (legally - 3 or more children)
Success in subject olympiads
How are scholarships awarded?
01
Foundation board evaluates candidate applications
02
Candidates are interviewed
03
Decision results are electronically sent personally to the candidate
How to apply?
Fill out and submit the electronic survey, which can be done by pressing the button below. Only by submitting the survey electronically, the candidate is registered in the data base and participates in the selection. The foundation accepts applications from senior year students every year from 1 February to 1 March
Survey requires attaching copies of the following documents (pdf/doc/jpg):
- Documents do not need to be mailed physically!
- Curriculum Vitae (CV),
- Motivation letter
- A photo (portrait),
- Report card for the 1st semester of the senior year, adding already completed subjects from previous high school period years (e.g., economics, computer science etc.)
- One recommendation from the school's principal, viceprincipal in education, homeroom teacher, or from municipal/region social worker.
Frequently asked questions
No, scholarship applicants can only be senior year students who will begin studies in one of Latvia's higher education institutions.
No, Vītolu fonds' objective is helping capable, dedicated but low-income adolescents study in Latvia's higher education institutions.
The average grade in high school is calculated from Year 11 and Year 12 final subject marks.
The section "grades in high school" also needs to be filled in with Year 11 and 12 final subject marks.
No, because Vītolu fonds' decision No. 06/09 states that only candidate applications with average grade of 7.5 and higher shall be reviewed.
Yes, the recommendation must be provided, shortening it to the most relevant information.
Olympiad and competition results should be provided for high school study years.