The CEO V.A. Kotilainen Foundation awards scholarships for continuing studies or special research either in a domestic or a foreign university or a polytechnic, in the fields of commerce, industry, forestry or other practical field.
The applicant must be a talented student, with a poor economic status. The parent(s) of the applicant should have been employed at the Enxo-Gutzeit Oy, Veitsiluoto Oy or Enso Oyj, or are or have been employed by Stora Enso Oyj. This scholarship is only awarded to Finnish nationals. Should the parent(s) of a foreign applicant have been employed by Stora Enso, the application can be taken into consideration.