pääsenud

Pääsenud is a financial aid award that is granted by the Government of Estonia to inhabitants of Estonia, who pursue higher education abroad. The purpose of pääsenud is to provide financial assistance to Estonian citizens, who wish to continue their education in an international environment, while also promoting the development of Estonian diaspora and bilateral cooperation with foreign universities and research institutions.

In order to be eligible for pääsenud, applicants must comply with certain criteria, such as being an Estonian citizen, having a valid residence permit in Estonia, and applying for a study or research grant to pursue higher education abroad. The types of study programs and fields that can be funded by pääsenud include undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies, as well as research grants for continuing education and research in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and humanities.

The pääsenud financial aid is usually granted for a specified period, which can range from one to several years, depending on the length of the study program or project. A stipend is provided for living expenses, while covering basic material needs of the recipient. In most cases, the pääsenud is a partial covering of the actual expenses and it often has to be complemented by other sources of funding.

The pääsenud funding opportunities are managed by the Estonian Reform Party government, through the Estonian Development Foundation, and the Agency for International Education. The future of pääsenud is set within the government's broader national development policies, aimed to continue supporting the education and research in Estonia.