GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Helsinki Tourism Foundations grants and scholarships

The Helsinki Tourism Foundation is a recognized and independent catalyst in the development of the tourism industry in Helsinki metropolitan area.
The foundation gives grants and scholarships to research, thesis work and projects that are in line with the Foundation’s mission and strategy. The applications can be sent all year around. The foundation gives out annually between 15000 to 25000 euro to students and post-graduates. Grant and scholarship applications are sent by e-mail to the Ombudsman: matkailusaati(at)matkailusaatio.fi.
The final decision concerning the grant or scholarship is made by the Board of the Fund. The Board has 4-6 meetings annually. The application must arrive two weeks before the following board meeting. The timetable is given out by the Ombudsman by request.

Description of the Different Grants and Scholarships

Scholarships are given to projects that enhance the tourism industry of the metropolitan Helsinki.
Study scholarships are given to cover personal living expenses during a set time span in order to complete e.g. a doctoral thesis.
Grants are given to award academic excellence.
Who can apply?

  • A person
  • A study group
  • A community or a society

Instructions for the Applicant:
All applicants are required to present:

  • The Project, the purpose for which the grant or scholarship is applied for and the sum
  • The Budget
  • The Summary of the Project plan
  • The Project Plan

The applicants of universities or universities of applied sciences are also required to present:

  • Curriculum vitae or a list of five projects or publications that support the application
  • A transcript of Studies
  • Post-graduate transcript of Studies

Scholarships and Grants given by Helsinki Tourism Foundation

2018

Pro Gradu: Understanding Cross-Cultural Service Encounters between Finnish Hotel Employees and Chinese Guests: The Perception of Hotel Managers in Helsinki and Rovaniemi, Pauliinan Linnanen, University of Lapland, Faculty of Social Sciences, 1500 euro.

2017

Journalistinen kulttuuri- ja matkailuvideomedia Helsingin paikoista, Mirja Kolttola, HAAGA-HELIA, 3000 euro.
Doctoral thesis: Matkailijoiden liikkuminen kaupungissa – sekamenetelmällinen tutkimus kävelystä, julkisesta liikenteestä sekä kiertoajelubusseista liikkumisen välineenä, Kaisa Paananen, 5000 euro.
Art Hotel Helsinki -project, Sari Poijärvi, 3100 euro.
Master’s thesis, Spring 2018, Memorable Experiences of ”Living Like a Local”: Content Analysis of Blogs about Helsinki, Essi Kuusimäki, University of Lapland, Faculty of Social Sciences, 1500 euro.

2016

Doctoral thesis: Matkailijoiden liikkuminen kaupungissa – sekamenetelmällinen tutkimus kävelystä, julkisesta liikenteestä sekä kiertoajelubusseista liikkumisen välineenä, Kaisa Paanenen, 2950  euro.
Art Hotel Helsinki -project, Sari Poijärvi, 3700 euro.

2015

Venäläisten vapaa-ajan matkailijoiden kulutuskäyttäytyminen pääkaupunkiseudun palvelusektorilla, Noora Hanski, HAAGA-HELIA, 1000 euro.

2012

Helsinki Traveller Infon palvelukonseptin kehittäminen, Riikka Rankinen ja Annina Airas, HAAGA-HELIA, 3000 euro.

BoHA Student Award, Vetovoimaisen tapahtuman konseptointi,  Karoliina Kanerva ja Satu Salo, HAAGA-HELIA, 2000 euro.

2011

BoHA Student Award: Service Design –menetelmien toimivuus moniaistisuuden näkökulmasta, Case Linnanmäki, Johanna Järvinen ja Maura Walther, Laurea, 1500 euro.

2010

BoHA Student Award: Matkailukohteen viestinnällinen muotoilu kävijähallinnan osana: Kartoitus Suomenlinnan tekstimaisemista, Anna-Lea Laaksonen & Tiia Luostarinen, HAAGA-HELIA, 1500 euro.