For the 2026/2027 academic year, the Vītols Fund is supporting 843 students across Latvia with more

For the 2026/2027 academic year, the Vītols Fund is supporting 843 students across Latvia with more than 2 million euros in scholarship funding. According to reports from Staburags.lv, BauskasDzive.lv, Auseklis.lv, Dzirkstele.lv, and Ventas Balss, these grants provide educational opportunities to talented students, including those facing challenging personal circumstances. Vītols Fund board member Inna Rozenšteina confirmed the scale of the funding, noting that the foundation is deeply grateful to the individual donors, organizations, and companies that establish these specific awards.

Scholarship Distribution Across Latvian Regions

The Vītols Fund coordinates support from individual donors, organizations, and companies based in Latvia, Australia, Canada, the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Croatia. The distribution of these scholarships varies by municipality:

• Aizkraukle Municipality: 22 students received awards, including Viktorija Voroboka, Matīss Vasks, and Valts Vekters. Other recipients include Laura Lielā, Helēna Vilde, Rihards Smilga, Marina Angela Tretjakova, Vendija Kokare, Ralfs Šteinfelds, Terēze Barkāne, Sanija Petroviča, Una Gadzāne, Patrīcija Luca, Diāna Avotiņa, Elza Dumbre, Amanda Anna Niedre, Evita Evelīna Malnača, Megija Tramdaka, Paula Vingre, Marta Ušacka, Rūta Midere, and Elza Liedskalniņa.
• Bauska Municipality: 22 students were selected, among them Ernests Lešinskis and Rihards Rūdolfs Jubelis. Additional recipients include Lolita Griškeviča, Dagnija Novicka, Adriāna Gertmane, Karīna Kondore, Žanete Munda, Henrijs Kravals, Kate Esīte, Keita Kondore, Marta Manika, Marta Červida, Viktorija Zubova, Vendija Volosovska, Ilze Krasta, Diāna Romanovska, Daniela Pavlova, Kitija Markevica, Natālija Saveļjeva, Dafne Rence, Denīze Rence, and Anete Čakša.
• Limbaži Municipality: 21 students received funding, such as Lauris Kociņš and Matīss Goba. Other recipients include Paula Legeza, Ance Zeidmane, Loreta Anna Lielkalne, Sāra Ozoliņa, Ritvars Gūtmanis, Māris Kristaps Strazdiņš, Sanija Elbrete, Jānis Krūmiņš, Enija Tauriņa, Markus Surovs, Adrians Straume, Patrīcija Pērse, Līva Tauriņa, Agnese Anna Siliņa, Dāvis Birzgalis, Roberts Edvards Rudzītis, Eva Evelīna Rute, Rebeka Zandte, and Tomass Andrejs Vilemsons.
• Ventspils Municipality: 17 students were granted scholarships, including Mikus Irbe and Marta Frēliha.
• Gulbene Municipality: 9 students received awards, including Agnese Keita Birzniece and Edžus Bleikšs. Other recipients include Valdis Golubevs, Marta Babule, Intars Ilgsalietis, Dana Bolotņikova, Evelīna Pētersone, Ance Liliāna Lazdiņa, and Leina Briška.

The Role of Former Stipendiates in Future Funding

The foundation operates on the principle of encouraging students to reach a level of education where they can eventually assist others. Vītols Fund board member Inna Rozenšteina noted that this tradition of giving continues as graduates enter the workforce or pursue master’s and residency programs.

In August, a specific fundraising drive for the "Draugu stipendija" (Friends’ Scholarship) received significant backing from former scholarship recipients.

Upcoming Application Cycle for 2027/2028

Students intending to apply for Vītols Fund scholarships for the 2027/2028 academic year must submit their applications between February 1 and March 1, 2027. Detailed requirements and information regarding the various memorial and corporate scholarships are available on the official Vītols Fund website.

Vītols Fund Supports 843 Scholarship Recipients

How many students total are supported by the Vītols Fund this year?
There are 843 scholarship recipients across Latvia for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Who funds these scholarships?
The program is supported by a mix of individual donors, organizations, and businesses located in Latvia, Australia, Canada, the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Croatia.

Can previous scholarship recipients contribute to the fund?
Yes, the foundation actively encourages alumni to donate, and their contributions recently helped fund 23 new students through the "Draugu stipendija" program.

When is the next deadline for new applicants?
The application window for the 2027/2028 academic year is scheduled to open on February 1, 2027, and will close on March 1, 2027.