Opportunities for Youth
Estonian Institute of Historic Memory Summer School in Estonia for Students with Estonian Roots (August 2–7, 2026)
Registration is now open!
If you are upper secondary school or undergraduate student and want to join – or know someone who might be – early registration is recommended, as places are limited. Please submit your application by April 19.
Taking place from August 2–7, 2026 students of Estonian heritage from around the world will come together in Estonia to learn about 20th century Estonian history, including the Mass Flight of 1944, when many Estonians fled Soviet persecution. The program is in English and includes lectures, collaborative group projects, museum tours and several excursions to significant cultural and historical sites across the country. It will be a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and explore one’s ancestral homeland.
The summer school begins and ends in Tallinn and includes a two-day trip to Tartu and Viljandi. Participants will stay in hotels throughout the trip and travel by private bus between cities. Alongside classes, the program includes visits to the Estonian National Museum and other museums, remembrance sites such as the Memorial to the Victims of Communism and the Ennuksemäe Forest Brothers’ bunker, as well as opportunities to spend time outdoors on scenic hikes and guided walks through Tallinn’s Old Town and other historic city centers.
Among other activities, students will meet representatives from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and receive a private tour of the Estonian Knighthood House, which now serves as a representative office of the Republic of Estonia.
Practical Details
Participation is free of charge. The organizer covers all local expenses, including:
- Accommodation (5 nights in a twin room in a hotel);
- Meals (3 times per day);
- Program activities (lectures, study trips, entrance fees);
- In-country transportation.
Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel to and from Tallinn.
NB! The Estonian American National Council is offering two travel stipends of up to $1250 to help cover travel costs. Read more here.
Eligibility
Open to upper secondary school (high school) and undergraduate (bachelor’s level) students with Estonian roots, typically aged 16–24. Applicants slightly younger or older are also welcome to apply.
Application deadline
Applications are open until April 19, 2026. Candidates are selected based on the content of their application and motivation. All applicants will be informed of the results by e-mail within 2 weeks after the deadline.
For questions, contact: konkurss@mnemosyne.ee
We look forward to welcoming you to Estonia!
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Global Estonian Youth Envoys Summer School in Estonia 2026
Tallinn and Southern Estonia
July 26 – August 2, 2026
The world is changing, and Estonia with it. We invite you to spend a week seeing and experiencing Estonia’s life and character for yourself — its beauty and its challenges. In doing so, you can become an Estonian youth envoy abroad, knowing the country first-hand, introducing it to others, and opening up avenues for cooperation with Estonia. You will also gain an overview of work and study opportunities in Estonia.
What awaits you?
How does the Estonian state function?
We will visit the country’s most important institutions and meet the people who lead the state and shape foreign and security policy every day.
How is the country defended when necessary? The Defence Forces will give us a glimpse into their daily life.
Start-ups and unicorns. How is Estonia’s economy actually faring? Experts will share their insights.
Estonian universities and the labour market. What if I wanted to come to Estonia to work or study…? You will hear about study opportunities at universities and visit companies.
E-state and the AI leap. Is Estonia still a “tiger”, and should it be?
From the wonderful music of Arvo Pärt to Seto leelo singing and the smoke sauna, to the Krulli quarter (come and see where Krulli is, if you don’t know)
And finally…
If you ever feel like simply talking about life and Estonia with someone, this is the place — by the campfire, on a bog hike, or simply out on a stroll.
Who are we looking for?
You can apply to the summer school if you are aged 18–30, have Estonian roots, and were born abroad and/or have lived outside Estonia for at least five years. The main working language is Estonian, but we will accommodate the need for English interpretation.
What costs are covered by the programme?
Accommodation in Tallinn (single room)
Accommodation outside Tallinn (shared rooms)
Breakfast at the hotel and lunches and dinners according to the programme
Events and transport within Estonia
Return flights to Tallinn if necessary (in accordance with European Union limits)
How to Apply
Send your CV, completed application form and a free-form essay of up to one page on the topic "My Estonia" in Estonian or English to suvekool@mfa.ee by May 5th at the latest.
Further details are available here — please make sure to read them before applying.
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Scholarship Opportunity for Estonian high school students - FLEX Comes to Estonia!
Estonian Students Fund in USA
Scholarships and GrantsThe Estonian Students Fund in USA is hoping to reach greater numbers of 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Estonian-Americans. Scholarship amounts can range from $1,500-$5,000 depending on the applicant’s background, financial need, grades, etc. The applicant’s interest and participation in the Estonian-American community are also taken into account as are basic Estonian language skills (though this is not a requirement).
The Fund also provides special scholarships to those US-born students who wish to study in Estonia for a semester, a year or longer.
Information about the Estonian Students Fund in USA can be found online at www.esfusa.org. The scholarship application is posted to the website.