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A unique opportunity for Aalto University graduates to study finance in the U.S.

With the Vuolteenaho scholarship, School of Business alumni Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho support our talented students’ academic excellence and international opportunities
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Tuomo and Tarja Vuolteenaho, alumni of the School of Business, are pleased to inform of four scholarships they are offering to Aalto University students planning to pursue graduate studies in the United States.

Vuolteenaho Family Scholarship for the Master in Finance Program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business – $90,000

This scholarship supports graduate study at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for students from Aalto University. The Vuolteenaho Family Scholarship for the Asness and Liew Master in Finance Program provides approximately $90,000 in financial support per selected student in Chicago Booth’s Asness and Liew Master in Finance program. The scholarship recipients are chosen, and the program is administered by Chicago Booth.

Each year, one student who has earned a degree from Aalto University and is admitted to Chicago Booth’s Asness and Liew Master in Finance program will be selected as a Vuolteenaho Family Scholarship recipient. Each qualifying applicant is automatically considered without a further scholarship application process. The scholarship is supported through a ten-year commitment and reflects Chicago Booth’s strong interest in welcoming outstanding international graduate students.

Students interested in Chicago Booth’s Asness and Liew Master in Finance program are encouraged to consider this opportunity as part of their application planning.

Vuolteenaho Family Fellowship for the Master of Finance Program at MIT Sloan – $90,000

This fellowship supports graduate study at MIT Sloan for students from Aalto University. The Vuolteenaho Family Fellowship for the Master of Finance Program provides approximately $90,000 in financial support per selected student in MIT Sloan’s Master of Finance program. The fellowship recipients are chosen, and the program is administered by MIT.

Each year, one student who has earned a degree from Aalto University and is admitted to MIT Sloan’s Master of Finance program will be selected as a Vuolteenaho Fellow. Each qualifying applicant is automatically considered without a further fellowship application process. The fellowship is supported through a ten-year commitment and reflects MIT Sloan’s strong interest in welcoming outstanding international graduate students.

Students interested in MIT Sloan’s Master of Finance program are encouraged to consider this opportunity as part of their application planning.

Vuolteenaho Family Fellowship for STEM at MIT – $75,000

This fellowship supports graduate study at MIT for students from Aalto University. The Vuolteenaho Family Fellowship for STEM program provides approximately $75,000 in financial support per selected student in STEM fields at MIT. The fellowship recipients are chosen, and the program is administered by MIT.

Each year, one student who has earned a degree from Aalto University and is admitted to an eligible MIT STEM graduate program will be selected as a Vuolteenaho Fellow. Each qualifying applicant is automatically considered without a further fellowship application process. The fellowship is supported through a ten-year commitment and reflects MIT’s strong interest in welcoming outstanding international graduate students.

Students interested in MIT master’s programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are encouraged to consider this opportunity as part of their application planning.

Vuolteenaho Family Fellowship for Mathematical and Computational Finance at Stanford Engineering – $90,000

This fellowship supports graduate study at Stanford Engineering for students from Aalto University. The Vuolteenaho Family Fellowship for Mathematical and Computational Finance program provides approximately $90,000 in financial support per selected student in Stanford Engineering’s ICME Mathematical and Computational Finance program. The fellowship recipients are chosen, and the program is administered by Stanford.

Each year, one student who has earned a degree from Aalto University and is admitted to an eligible Stanford Engineering ICME Mathematical and Computational Finance master’s program will be selected as a Vuolteenaho Fellow. Each qualifying applicant is automatically considered without a further fellowship application process. The fellowship is supported through a ten-year commitment and reflects Stanford Engineering’s strong interest in welcoming outstanding international graduate students.

Students interested in Stanford Engineering’s ICME Mathematical and Computational Finance master’s program are encouraged to consider this opportunity as part of their application planning.

Invitation: Vuolteenaho Fellowships information session

An information session on the Vuolteenaho Fellowships will be held for students at Aalto University School of Business on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, starting at 4:15 p.m.

The event is open to all Aalto University students. Welcome!
Register here for the information session

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