Apply during official calls announced by Estonian institutions online or by post, following program-specific criteria and deadlines. Guidance and contacts are available on the Global Estonian portal and official program sites.

Estonians abroad can apply for scholarships and grants supporting language, culture, community projects, and studies or internships in Estonia. Details and application calls are available from Estonian government bodies and on the Global Estonian portal: Grants & Scholarships. 

There can be various reasons why an application is rejected, depending on the specific grant or scholarship program. The most common reasons include:

• The application did not meet the eligibility criteria (e.g. age, residence, target group);
• Required documents or information were missing;
• The application was submitted after the deadline;
• The program’s budget was limited, and not all eligible applications could be funded;
• The content of the application did not meet the evaluation criteria or received a lower score compared to other applications.

We recommend contacting the program organizer or contact person to receive more detailed feedback about the reason for rejection and possible next steps.