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Bachelor's level student, are you interested in climate change, Arctic politics and a grant for Arctic Encounter 2025 in Alaska? Apply by 12 December!

Published on 15.11.2024
Tampere University
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Are you a bachelor's level student aged 18-26 interested in Arctic issues and sustainable development? The Nordic Youth Grant for the Arctic offers 12 young people from the Nordic countries a unique opportunity to attend the Arctic Encounter Symposium in Anchorage, Alaska, in April 2025. This grant programme is open to bachelor's level degree students from all disciplines (excl. exchange students).

The Fulbright Finland Foundation, in cooperation with the Nordic Fulbright Commissions, has launched the Nordic Youth Grant for the Arctic. The grant will enable up to 12 students aged 18-26 from the Nordic countries to travel to Anchorage, Alaska, in April 2025 for the Arctic Encounter Symposium 2025. Participation in the event will allow students to connect with leading experts, network with like-minded peers and explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future for the Arctic. We believe this grant is an incredible opportunity for students who are passionate about Arctic issues and sustainable development.

The application period for this fellowship programme is short, with applications due by 12 December 2024.

With this scholarship programme you can:

  • Meet leading experts and decision-makers in the Arctic
  • Network with like-minded Nordic young people
  • Advance your career with valuable international experience
  • Receive up to 3,500 $ to cover travel, accommodation and participation costs

Apply by 12 December 2024 and join the debate on climate action, indigenous peoples' rights and sustainable development goals in the Arctic!

For more information and application instructions, please visit:

Apply also for the Circumpolar Studies online courses for the spring semester by 24.11.

Circumpolar Studies is an interdisciplinary programme of study under the University of the Arctic, open to all degree and exchange students at Tampere University. The interdisciplinary studies of the programme shed light on the opportunities and threats facing the Arctic region. The application deadline for the spring online courses is 24 November 2024, read more from the intranet: