Ali ja Tujan Nylundin säätiö focuses on expanding educational opportunity for economically disadvantaged women and girls, especially from developing countries. It does this through scholarships for university study in Finland and project grants to organizations running girls’ and women’s education initiatives abroad, with a small additional interest in domestic nature conservation in Finland. Its giving appears highly mission-driven and partner-based, often supporting established NGOs, local education initiatives, and university-administered scholarship pathways rather than open-ended general support.
Small annual giving pool (about €70,000 total) split across project grants and scholarships; project applications are accepted once per year from 15 April to 15 May, with decisions in June. Scholarships are administered through partner universities, and many grants appear to be targeted support for specific students, schools, or partner-led education projects rather than large unrestricted awards.
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Apply during the annual 15 April–15 May window with a clear project description and education-focused outcomes for girls or women in developing countries. Priority is likely given to organizations with credible local implementation partners and concrete plans for access, retention, or scholarship support; scholarship seekers should apply through the foundation’s partner universities rather than directly to the foundation.
Current and upcoming funding from Ali ja Tujan Nylundin säätiö that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organisations and other entities with projects that clearly advance women’s or girls’ education and align with the foundation’s purpose. Applicants must submit a project description and proposed budget.
Deadline: Annual application window: 15 April to 15 May; decisions in June.
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