A better and fairer future has always been close to our heart at Castrén & Snellman. During our over 135 years of history, we have provided advice in socially important, ground-breaking cases and created opportunities for growth for promising young influencers.
2.4.2024
The success stories of the future are written by the new generation – C&S will award two students with a scholarships of EUR 1,000
Last year, we launched the Scholarship for the Future programme to celebrate our 135th anniversary and awarded scholarships to students who had used their voice and given their all for a better future. We wish to continue supporting those who will build our future.
The Scholarship for the Future is our way to encourage students who have shown particular social initiative and made a difference in something close to their heart. Those who prioritise community over self and who not only dream but also take action.
Will you author the success stories of the future?
The success stories of the future have always been written by the new generation. This spring, we wish to award two authors of our future with a scholarship of EUR 1,000 each. The application period is from 2 April to 2 May 2024.
Is there an active and inspirational student in your community or faculty who deserves to be seen, heard – and awarded with a scholarship? Could it be you? Let us know!
The application process for the Scholarship for the Future is open to law and business majors as well as BBA and MBA students enrolled in Finnish universities or universities of applied sciences. Students can apply for a scholarship themselves or be referred for one. The recipients will be chosen by a scholarship panel that will process all applications anonymously.
Fill in an application or refer a recipient on the Scholarship for the Future campaign page.
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Case published 16.1.2025
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Case published 9.1.2025