ICEFISH BURSARY 2026

The winners of the 2026 IceFish Bursary Awards were Katarzyna Staszek, Ewa Jaros and Malgorzata Barbara Sworowska, each receiving a scholarship of ISK 300,000 towards postgraduate studies at the Icelandic College of Fisheries.

All three recipients work within Iceland's commercial fishing industry and are studying quality management, representing Brim in Reykjavík, Jakob Valgeir in Bolungarvík and Nýfisk in Sandgerði. The bursary programme reflects IceFish's ongoing commitment to supporting education, professional development and the future of Iceland's fishing and aquaculture industries.

The bursaries support postgraduate study in Marel Processing Technology, Quality Management and Aquaculture, helping to develop the specialist skills and expertise needed across the industry. Further information about the courses available can be found on the Icelandic College of Fisheries website.