The Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition and Conference, (IceFish) is once again delighted to be offering a Bursary programme for Icelandic students in the run up to the 2026 event.
The programme offers scholarships for postgraduate studies to students who have completed a degree in Fish Technology or a comparable degree in maritime science, fish processing or aquaculture and who are considering postgraduate studies at the Icelandic School of Fisheries in the spring semester of 2026.
The scholarships are awarded for one year of study.
Three scholarships are awarded to individuals, each for ISK 300,000. This covers the cost of studying on one of the following one-year postgraduate programs at the Icelandic School of Fisheries:
a) Marel Processing Technology
b) Quality Management
c) Aquaculture
Further information on the above programs can be found on the website www.fiskt.is .
Applicants provided details on their achievements in their basic studies, completed studies or practical skills. They will also gave details of work experience and their plans for future studies or work.
The applications will be considered by an advisory group consisting of representatives from the Icelandic School of Fisheries, Marel, the Association of Fisheries Companies and the National Association of Small Boat Owners, together with representatives from the Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition and Conference (IceFish).
The successful applicants will receive their first award at a presentation ceremony in March. They will also be invited to attend the prestigious IceFish Awards reception and ceremony, held on the first day of the IceFish Exhibition, Tuesday 22 September.
Applications closed on 15 February 2026.
