About
Östads Stiftelse is a Swedish foundation established in 1774, dedicated to financing education for youth in agricultural and forestry industries (areella näringar). The foundation owns Östads säteri, an estate located by Lake Mjörn near Alingsås. To fund its educational mission, the foundation operates forestry, agriculture, gravel and rock quarrying, as well as rental of residential properties. Annually, around 500 students participate in 20-25 courses at Östad in collaboration with universities including Linnéuniversitetet, Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU), and Göteborgs Universitet.
Funding Opportunities
Östads stiftelse Stipendium Höst 2026
Östads stiftelse provides scholarships directly to students with two distribution periods per year, one in spring and one in autumn. The scholarship is designed to help students enhance their knowledge within agriculture, forestry, or related activities, covering expenses beyond normal study costs. Recipients must be Swedish citizens, preferably under 27 years old. The scholarship supports educational advancement through travel, accommodation, and living expenses for study abroad or specialized learning experiences. Priority is given to students who have previously visited or participated in study trips with Östads stiftelse. The foundation is restrictive regarding equipment purchases, and retroactive applications are not accepted. Recipients must submit a brief report describing how the scholarship was used, with half the amount paid upon approval and the remaining half after submitting the travel report.
Östads Stiftelse Course Activity Funding 2027
Östads Stiftelse offers financial support for educational course activities, study trips, and guest lecturers for 2027. The foundation provides funding for courses related to forestry, agriculture, natural resource management, landscape, and related fields at university, high school, and doctoral levels. Applicants can receive financial support for travel costs, daily allowances for teachers, external accommodation, meal costs, and other direct costs related to courses held at Östad estate. The foundation also provides free use of Östad facilities including accommodation for up to 38 people, kitchen facilities, common areas, outdoor grill, and a fully equipped classroom. Study trips to sawmills, pulp mills, timber industries and similar locations within the foundation's purpose are also eligible for funding. Additionally, funding is available for guest lecturer expenses including travel, accommodation, and honoraria.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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- ostadsstiftelse.se
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