Pekka Mattila Excellence Scholarship
In-memoriam €3,000 relocation grant for talented non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto School of Business master's programmes in Marketing or International Management.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Finland
Funding
€3,000 relocation grant paid at the beginning of the degree programme (paid to Finnish or SEPA bank accounts). Does NOT replace tuition. Cannot be combined with the Aalto University Excellence Scholarship.
Eligible applicants
Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto School of Business MSc in Marketing or International Management
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Overview
Pekka Mattila Excellence Scholarship is offered by Aalto University for Master’s study in Finland. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testMust meet Aalto University English language admission requirements
- Aalto University admission applicationRequired
- Pekka Mattila Excellence Scholarship motivation formRequired
What this scholarship covers
€3,000 relocation grant (one-time)
Included
€3,000 relocation grant paid at the beginning of the degree programme (paid to Finnish or SEPA bank accounts). Does NOT replace tuition. Cannot be combined with the Aalto University Excellence Scholarship. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be a fee-paying (non-EU/EEA) student admitted to Aalto School of Business
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Must be admitted to the Aalto School of Business Master's Programme in Marketing or Master's Programme in International Management; selection based on academic merit
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Finland
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto School of Business MSc in Marketing or International Management. Aalto University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto School of Business MSc in Marketing or International Management
Study route
- Master’s study in Finland
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Non-EU/EEA students admitted to Aalto School of Business MSc in Marketing or International Management. Aalto University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to the Aalto School of Business MSc in Marketing or MSc in International Management during the application period
- 2
Complete the Pekka Mattila Excellence Scholarship form (available at aalto.fi) stating motivation and eligibility after submitting the Aalto application
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; awarded during Aalto master's admissions (typically autumn intake, results announced April). Applications open with Aalto master's application period (December–January).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Aalto University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.