About us
Story
The idea to start the foundation came to me in 1990. I founded the Estonian School of Diplomacy and began to look for means to enable young and talented Estonians to undertake their studies. Often enough the main obstacle was the lack of money. Sometimes I received help from well-known German foundations – Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Friedrich Naumann Stiftung and others. I began to dream of my own foundation which would help talented people to realise their ideas – to change the world, to become a diplomat, an outstanding scientist or a great teacher or a professor. Unfortunately back then I had no money and no time. But the dream lived on and, in 2008, became a reality: I started my own foundation. In 2010, I decided to spend more resources and time on the foundation.
Board
Art Lukas
Kertu Lukas
Siim Lukas
Scolarships
Creative Estonia
Creative Teacher
Creative Entrepreneur
Grants
The Foundation finances innovative scientific and applied research.
In order to apply for a research grant, one needs to submit an application, a detailed description of research or project, budget and recommendation letters from at least two outstanding internationally recognised researchers-specialists.
New applications will be reviewed twice a year – in April and October.
The resources of the Foundation
The Foundation collects donations
The Foundation organises benefit nights, conferences, seminars
The Foundation undertakes economic activity foreseen in the Statutes
Donations
The Foundation accepts monetary donations both from private persons and legal bodies.
Contributions can be made:
- By bank transfers
- By clicking on a bank link on our website
- By a standing order
- On behalf of someone else
The Foundation issues every donator a written confirmation and a Thank You Certificate. Twice yearly special evenings to acknowledge donators will be held.