Scholarships, projects and job opportunities
As a current student, there are a number of opportunities for you to apply for scholarships, to network, to start a business or to work alongside your studies. There are many resources to help you realise what you want to achieve while at Lund University.
There are several opportunities for students currently studying at Lund University. For most of the scholarships, you must have studied at least two semesters at Lund University in order to be eligible to receive a scholarship.
Scholarships for current students on Lund University webbsite
Every year, the City of Helsingborg grants scholarships for education and research projects. As a student, you can also apply for scholarships to travel to Helsingborg's sister cities. Each year, the city employs student workers in roles such as web coordinator, housing coordinator and communication officer.
Twice a year, the organisation Campus Vänner awards scholarships to students at Campus Helsingborg who lead projects that create added value for member companies, students, the city or Campus Helsingborg. The Campus Vänner website provides more information about the types of projects that can be affected and how to apply for them.
Sustainalink gives students the opportunity to conduct sustainability projects at companies, municipalities and other organisations in Skåne.
Visionsfonden (Vision Fund) is for those with big or small ideas for developing and changing Helsingborg. All projects are assessed on the basis of potential societal benefits for the city and how new the project is for Helsingborg.
VentureLab is a part of Lund University that is aimed at students and works to encourage entrepreneurship, helping students and new graduates who want to develop a business concept or start their own company. VentureLab offers inspirational activities, concept and business development and runs a student incubator at Mindpark in Helsingborg and Ideon in Lund.
NyföretagarCentrum, a centre for new entrepreneurs, gives those who are thinking of starting their own company – or who have already started – free advice. We have experienced advisors who help you with your business concept, questions relating to budgets or marketing, or any other issue concerning your entrepreneurship.
Leapfrogs, which is run by LU Innovation, gives you the opportunity to work full-time on your business concept for three months with financial support equivalent to that from the Swedish Board of Student Finance (CSN). During the project period, you have the chance to focus on furthering your idea and hopefully take a leap forward in the development of the project.
E-commerce Park in Helsingborg has the first incubator in Sweden dedicated solely to e-commerce. Since the company – an e-commerce cluster located in Helsingborg – was formed in 2015, it has been engaged in strengthening Sweden’s e-commerce scene.
Think is southern Sweden's first accelerator, an intensive three-month programme for tech start-ups. During the three months you have access to free office space, courses and a broad network of other entrepreneurs, mentors, advisors and investors.
All students at Lund University can register with the Careers Services’ career portal MyCareer through which more than 1 000 companies and organisations advertise their jobs, internships, thesis projects and postdoctoral positions to Lund University students.
Lunicore is looking for strongly motivated students at Lund University with experience of working in groups. Working as a consultant in parallel with studies can provide valuable experience ahead of a future career. Lunicore har offices in Lund and Helsingborg.
HIC run English-speaking events for the local international community and hold regular drop-in sessions where internationals can ask questions about living, working, and studying in Helsingborg. Their wide range of activities gives international talents and their families the opportunity to find out about many different aspects of life in Helsingborg. HIC’s ready-made network provides a soft landing for internationals, making the transition to life in Sweden much easier.HIC events are the perfect place for new arrivals to make new friends and contacts and to build a social and professional network.
Events, information, and networking for international talents on HIC website
Campus Vänner acts as an important bridge between the companies and the students on Campus Helsingborg. They create opportunities for cooperation and valuable experiences for both parties by organising project collaborations, networking meetings, workshops and other exciting events.
Via the Marketing Association in the Helsingborg region (MiH) you have the opportunity to meet active entrepreneurs from the area. MiH Student, the Marketing Association's section for students, organises events and activities such as inspirational lectures, mentor programmes and company visits.