The Scania Personnel Foundation
Purpose and Objectives
The Scania Personnel Foundation was established in 1996 in connection with Scania’s stock market listing. The purpose of the foundation is to contribute to employees’ personal development and promote individual well-being. The scholarship is intended for activities outside the employer’s normal responsibilities.
All employees at Scania CV AB, including wholly owned subsidiaries, TRATON AB, and TRATON Financial Services, including wholly owned subsidiaries in Sweden, are welcome to apply.
Scholarship application
Applications are administered by PRI Pensions- och Stiftelsetjänst AB and are submitted via the button below during the application period.
The maximum scholarship amount is SEK 35,000 including VAT.
The scholarship must be used within two years.
Only one activity/education can be applied for during this period.
Employees who have previously been awarded a scholarship are welcome to apply again after three years.
The application period is open from 15 April – 12 May 2026.
Important to know: You can apply for courses/activities that start no earlier than July 1st, Week 27, 2026. The reason is that you must have received a decision on a possible grant before the activity begins.
Taxable benefit
The scholarship is a taxable benefit according to the regulations of the Swedish Tax Agency. This means that the recipient will be taxed on the value of the benefit received, which may affect both their income tax return and their total tax liability. The recipient is responsible for reporting this correctly.
Scholarship Stories
Caroline
Thanks to the scholarship, I got the chance to join a ski touring course in Abisko. The course gave me hands-on training in avalanche safety and route planning, along with the experience of moving up and down in varied terrain. The mix of physical challenge, stunning nature and new skills really strengthened my ability to plan and carry out safe tours on my own. It also sparked a deeper interest in avalanche knowledge and inspired me to keep learning and developing in this outdoor pursuit.
Jonas
The scholarship gave me the opportunity to take both a boating license and a coastal skipper’s certificate. It turned out to be much more than just learning new skills. I gained real confidence in handling the boat, both the theory side like navigation rules and safety, and the practical side like maneuvering at higher speeds and in tougher conditions. It completely changed our boating life.
Now I can take my family further out into the archipelago and explore places we never would have dared to visit before. It has given us amazing shared experiences. The scholarship was a real push to take this step, and something I warmly recommend to others. It brought personal growth and memories that will last a lifetime.
Magnus
Watercolor has become a creative sanctuary for me. Thanks to the scholarship, I was able to deepen my skills through courses and workshops that developed both technique and expression. Painting for me is both a challenge and a way to relax – hours disappear as I focus completely on color and form.
It has not only strengthened my passion but also led to one of my paintings being accepted into a juried exhibition and even sold there. That experience inspires me to keep exploring the world of watercolor painting.
Emma
After nearly twenty years in the saddle, the scholarship gave me the chance to try western riding for a whole term. The lessons focused on reining, the western equivalent of dressage, and gave me both technical skills and a deeper sense of connection between horse and rider. Riding has been the perfect mix of adventure, challenge and relaxation – a way to be fully present while also recharging my energy. The course gave me new skills but also reminded me of the joy horses bring to my life.
Support
Can’t find the answer to your question? Contact PRI Pensions- och Stiftelsetjänst AB at 031-778 30 70, we are available to employees throughout the entire application period, as well as one week before and one week after. For the rest of the year, you are welcome to contact us by email: stipendieansokan@pri.se