Apply for the Student Union badges and scholarships

Generalsekreterare | 05.12.2024

In the spirit of the holidays it’s time to think about all the good we have accomplished. Do this now in the form of Student Union badges and scholarships!

Every year the Student Union along with its fellow support associations hand out a variety of badges and stipends to honor members for their hard work and dedication to constantly improve SHS!

As a member of SHS you can apply for different badges and grants yourself or nominate a fellow student that you believe is worth the award!

These prestegious awards will be handed out at the Student Union’s Annual Ball, February 24th 2025.

Below you will find a descriptive list of all the badges and stipends that you can apply for yourself or nominate a fellow student to. 

The deadline for all applications and motivated letters for all badges and grants is January 5th 2025 at 23:59 and should be sent to the following email: ansokan@shs.fi. 

Ceremonial Badges 

Stora Kårnålen in gold

• Awarded to a former president and inspector of the union or a person comparable to them, who through his/her activities for SHS has especially deserved its recognition.
• Proposals for the awarding of the badge are submitted in writing by five (5) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, or members of the badge and scholarship committee to the badge and scholarship committee.

Stora kårnålen in silver

• Awarded to a board member, Student Council member, committee chairperson, student union activist, union member, or any other person who, through their activities for SHS, has earned its recognition. 
• Proposals for the awarding of the badge are submitted in writing by five (5) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, or members of the badge and scholarship committee to the badge and scholarship committee.

Stora kårnålen in bronze

• Awarded to a team leader or member of a committee, club, special association, council, committee, or any other person who, through their activities for SHS, has earned its recognition. 
• Proposals for the awarding of the badge are submitted in writing by three (3) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, elected representatives, or members of the badge and scholarship committee to the badge and scholarship committee.

Stora förtjänstmärket

• Awarded to an individual who, through their activities for SHS, has particularly earned its recognition. 
• Proposals for the awarding of the badge are submitted in writing by five (5) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, or members of the badge and scholarship committee to the badge and scholarship committee.

Lilla förtjänstmärket 

• Awarded to an individual who, through their activities for SHS, has particularly earned its recognition. 
• Proposals for the awarding of the badge are submitted in writing by five (5) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, or members of the badge and scholarship committee to the badge and scholarship committee.

Kamratskapsmärket 

• Is awarded to a regular Student Union member who specially deserves the recognition of being a ”good friend” and who has promoted a good Hanken-spirit. Kamratskapsmärket requires a nomination from one Student Union member.
• Suggestions for recipients of the camaraderie badge are presented by a registered union member and submitted to the badge and scholarship committee.

Kåraktivitetsmärket

• Awarded to a member of a committee, club, special association, council, committee, or any other person who, through their activities for SHS, has earned its recognition. 
• Proposals for the awarding of the badge are submitted in writing by two (2) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, elected representatives, or members of the badge and scholarship committee to the badge and scholarship committee.

Intressebevakningsmärket i guld

• Intressebevakningsmärket in gold is awarded to a Student Union member who has through student advocacy and educational affairs represented SHS and its interests in the University Council, Hanken’s Executive Board, the Academic Council or similar organs. 
• Suggestions for the awarding of the badge are always submitted in writing by the current educational policy representative in the student union’s board. Proposals for the awarding of the badge can also be made by three (3) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, or members of the badge and scholarship committee, and submitted to the badge and scholarship committee.

Intressebevakningsmärket i silver

• Intressebevakningsmärket in silver is awarded to a Student Union member who has through student advocacy and educational affairs represented SHS and its interests in Hanken’s institutional Councils or similar organs. 
• Suggestions for the awarding of the badge are always submitted in writing by the current educational policy representative in the student union’s board. Proposals for the awarding of the badge can also be made by three (3) registered union members, board members, members of the senior council, delegates, or members of the badge and scholarship committee to the badge and scholarship committee.

Scholarships

Ben Schnitt Scholarship, ‘den Sanna Hankeiten’ (2 000 euros)

‘The ‘Den sanna hankeiten’ scholarship is awarded to a person who has demonstrated the following qualities in his/her activities within the framework of the SHS: Supports and helps his/her peers, stands up for a common cause, shows good comradeship, is loyal to his/her student union SHS, stands up for the SHS, its partner organisations and umbrella organisations.
Proposals for the award of the scholarship are prepared by the SHS Scholarship Committee. The SHSUF Board submits the proposal and its statement on the matter to the Student Council for a final decision. The scholarship can be applied for by the individual or by another person(s). The scholarship committee can independently select a candidate without an application.

KårYrarStipendiet (2 000 euros)

The KårYrarStipendiet is awarded to students for the final degree at Hanken or recent graduates. The scholarship is awarded to a person – with versatile student union activities or – who has led or participated in the management of a major project within the student union or – with long-term commitment to the student union.
Proposals for the award of the scholarship are prepared by the SHS Scholarship Committee. The SHSUF Board submits the proposal and its statement on the matter to the Student Council for a final decision. The scholarship can be applied for by the individual or by another person(s). The scholarship committee can independently select a candidate without an application.

The Beneficiary Association’s student union activity scholarships
are awarded to students who have held a senior position in the student union. The amount of the scholarships is determined by the Board of the Beneficiary Association. Positions within the Student Union that qualify for the scholarship are

Student Council President, CN President, CN Treasurer, Chair of the Annual Ball Committee, Chair of the Information Committee, Chair of the Exchange Committee, Chair of Gulnäbbskommittén, Chair of the Freshers‘ Committee, Chair of the IHD, Chair of the Sports Committee, Chair of the Programme Committee, Chair of the SSHV, Chair of the Masters’ Committee, Chair of the Central Election Committee, and individual Board members.

Applications are ranked according to the activity of the student union, and this time the scholarships can be applied for by persons who held one of the above-mentioned positions in the year 2024 and have completed their mandate.

The Student Union Grant (250 euro)

• Can be applied for and awarded to a student who has greatly contributed to the Student Union or the Student Association in Vasa. The Student Union scholarship is awarded to a student who has performed at least 120 credits in his or her own study program. Only Student Union merits are considered in awarding the Student Union scholarship. The application should include a study transcript and a transcript of Student Union merits.

Apply for the Niord grant

NIORD is seeking applicants for a two 250 euro stipend for students at Hanken in Helsinki. 

If you are active in promoting and bettering student life through SHS, or other Hanken- related activities, you are eligible to apply. Even occasionally posed projects can be considered.

You can apply for the grant for yourself, or on behalf of someone else. Send your freely formed application to ansokan@shs.fi by January 5th, 2025. The applications will be forwarded to NIORDs Grant Commission who elect the recipients  of the grant.

The grant is presented at the Student Union Annual Ball that is set to take place February 24, 2025.

All applications and motivation letters for SHS badges and scholarships 2025 should be sent to ansokan@shs.fi by 5.1.2025 at the latest. 

In the case of questions or concerns regarding SHS badges and scholarships as well as their distributions, they can be referred to the Secretary General (gensek@shs.fi).