There are several different funding schemes available for groups within NHHS. Which ones you can apply for depends on what the funding is for. Subcommittees primarily receive financial support directly from NHHS through the budget but can also apply to KS for additional funds beyond their budget. Interest groups can also apply for funding from NHHS but are primarily expected to seek external sources.

Applications for financial support for events or investments should follow the template found on NHHS-felles in G Suite and be sent to your contact person in the Executive Board (Kjernestyret) or to oko@nhhs.no. In addition, there are a few specific funding schemes for NHHS groups:

Høyskolefondene (HSF)

HSF can provide deficit coverage for open events such as student-run academic conferences, workshops, and similar events. HSF has three application rounds per year with the following deadlines for 2023:

  1. Round: January 25

  2. Round: April 21

  3. Round: September 18

Fund for Social Purposes for Students

This is a small fund with one application round per year. Allocations from this fund also cover deficits but on a much smaller scale than HSF. The application deadline for 2023 was:

  1. Round: April 21

Foreningen For

The foundation Foreningen For mainly supports the purchase of equipment, such as musical instruments, technical gear, or room upgrades. This grant scheme has two rounds per year, with tentative deadlines at the end of January and August (awaiting confirmation — information will be published as soon as possible).

All of the above funding schemes are administered through the Executive Board (Kjernestyret), which handles the recommendations. Applications are submitted digitally, and the Financial Officer sends out information via email to leaders and financial officers of subcommittees and interest groups as deadlines approach.

For other funding opportunities for NHHS groups, check:

  • nhhi.no – for equipment funding

  • Kulturstyret Bergen – for cultural group support

Event Funding Scheme

In 2023, a new funding scheme for events in NHHS was introduced. This means that if you, your group, or your group of friends want to organize something fun, there’s an opportunity to get it funded!
The purpose of this initiative is to replace discontinued grant programs and to make it easier (and more fun!) for NHHS students to create activities — with a quick processing time and rolling application deadline.

Examples of Events

Events can take many forms, such as:

  • Basement party

  • Waffle-making

  • Mountain trip

  • Revue / Aula show

  • Academic lecture / workshop

  • Themed party

  • Mini-concert
    …and much more!

Guidelines for the Event Funding Scheme

The funding scheme works as a deficit coverage system.

The event must be open, meaning:

  • Low ticket price

  • Open to stud.nhh (NHH students)

  • The event should promote student well-being

Additional requirements:

  • Events should aim to use internal venues and equipment

  • Must comply with resource booking guidelines

Application and reporting requirements:

  • Applications are sent to Øko KS with Prosjekt KS in copy.

  • Decisions are made by Leder KS, Øko KS, and Prosjekt KS.

  • The application must include:

    • Date

    • Purpose / justification

    • Number of participants and target group

    • Budget

    • Any other external funding applications

    • Need for internal resources

After the event, a report must be submitted describing the event and including the financial statement.
Øko KS provides updates on approved applications during FS meetings.

Application Process

Send your application to oko@nhhs.no with arrangement@nhhs.no in copy.
It will then be reviewed by KS (Leader, Finance, and Project), and you’ll receive a response regardless of the outcome.

After the event, submit a report describing the event and including an accounting summary.

Templates for the application and report can be found here and here.