Press Release
Amsterdam, March 3, 2025
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipient of the first-ever Swedish Chamber Sustainability Scholarship – Powered by Saab 2025. This prestigious scholarship has been awarded to Lotte Nijhof, student at Delft University of Technology and Leiden University, to support her thesis in the field of recycling and circularity of EV batteries.
The Swedish Chamber Sustainability Scholarship – Powered by Saab is designed to support and empower the next generation of sustainability leaders in Sweden and the Netherlands. The scholarship provides funding for students pursuing a two-year (120 ECTS) master’s degree in sustainability-related fields, enabling them to advance their research and contribute to the global sustainability agenda. By offering direct support for master’s thesis projects, this initiative facilitates groundbreaking academic work that can drive real-world change.
Fostering Long-Term Sweden-Netherlands Collaboration
The scholarship aims to strengthen the ties between Sweden and the Netherlands by fostering academic and professional collaboration in sustainability. This program enhances knowledge exchange and innovation by leveraging both countries’ leading positions in sustainable practices, reinforcing the strong academic partnerships between Swedish and Dutch universities.
“We are delighted to award Lotte Nijhof as the first recipient of this scholarship,” says Jan Sundelin, Partner at Partinc Capital and Chairperson of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. “Her research in EV battery recycling and circularity aligns perfectly with the scholarship’s vision, and we look forward to seeing the impact of her work.”
Recognising Excellence in Sustainability Research
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainability Committee was responsible for the selection process, carefully reviewing and evaluating numerous applications from highly qualified candidates dedicated to sustainability and innovation.
“We were truly impressed by the quality and passion demonstrated by all applicants,” says Ashkan Danaei, Sales Director at Tetra Pak, Head of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee. “After thorough deliberation, Lotte Nijhof was unanimously chosen as the first recipient of this scholarship. We thank all applicants for sharing their inspiring ideas and efforts toward a sustainable future.”
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce extends its heartfelt congratulations to Lotte Nijhof and expresses sincere gratitude to Saab for their invaluable collaboration in making this scholarship possible. Through initiatives like this, we continue to nurture talent and drive sustainable innovation for future generations in Sweden and the Netherlands.
For media inquiries, please contact:
malin.alders@swedishchamber.nl
Swedish Chamber of Commerce
+3120 3203226
