ISIC Finland has opened applications for a new outbound-mobility scholarship designed to make study-abroad and overseas internships more affordable for Finnish degree students. The ISIC Grant scheme, announced on 24 April, will award fourteen €2,500 grants to bachelor’s or master’s students who spend at least three continuous months abroad during the 2026–27 academic year. Applications are accepted until 8 May 2026 at 16:00 EEST via an online portal. The pilot is a partnership between ISIC and the Louise & Göran Ehrnrooth Foundation. Successful applicants receive €2,000 before departure and a €500 top-up after submitting a reflection report from overseas. Eligible costs include flights, visas, insurance and accommodation—items that university Erasmus stipends rarely cover in full.
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For students uneasy about navigating consular paperwork, VisaHQ’s Finland portal (https://www.visahq.com/finland/) can streamline the entire visa process. The service provides up-to-date entry requirements, document checklists, courier options and real-time tracking for applications to a wide array of countries, helping grantees secure the correct permissions well before their flights.
Organisers say the programme complements Finland’s national goal of doubling the share of graduates with international experience by 2030. For employers the grant is more than student aid; it expands the future talent pool of young Finns with intercultural skills and foreign-language proficiency. Companies running internship tracks or graduate programmes can encourage applicants to combine the ISIC funding with their own stipends, reducing total payroll cost while enhancing global readiness. Universities have reacted positively. The University of Turku’s International Office expects the scheme to boost interest in destinations outside the EU, where costs are higher and Erasmus funding minimal. Popular non-EU partners include Canada, South Korea and Chile—countries whose tech ecosystems align with Finland’s smart-manufacturing and gaming sectors. Practical tip: Students must upload either a host-university acceptance letter or a certificate from their Finnish institution confirming the exchange. Mobility advisers recommend compiling budgets early, as receipts are required. The first batch of grants will be paid in June, giving awardees ample time to secure accommodation and apply for any necessary visas.
For students uneasy about navigating consular paperwork, VisaHQ’s Finland portal (https://www.visahq.com/finland/) can streamline the entire visa process. The service provides up-to-date entry requirements, document checklists, courier options and real-time tracking for applications to a wide array of countries, helping grantees secure the correct permissions well before their flights.
Organisers say the programme complements Finland’s national goal of doubling the share of graduates with international experience by 2030. For employers the grant is more than student aid; it expands the future talent pool of young Finns with intercultural skills and foreign-language proficiency. Companies running internship tracks or graduate programmes can encourage applicants to combine the ISIC funding with their own stipends, reducing total payroll cost while enhancing global readiness. Universities have reacted positively. The University of Turku’s International Office expects the scheme to boost interest in destinations outside the EU, where costs are higher and Erasmus funding minimal. Popular non-EU partners include Canada, South Korea and Chile—countries whose tech ecosystems align with Finland’s smart-manufacturing and gaming sectors. Practical tip: Students must upload either a host-university acceptance letter or a certificate from their Finnish institution confirming the exchange. Mobility advisers recommend compiling budgets early, as receipts are required. The first batch of grants will be paid in June, giving awardees ample time to secure accommodation and apply for any necessary visas.
