American Scandinavian Foundation (ASF): Fellowship to study in Scandinavia

Summary: 

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (up to $5,000) to individuals to pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year.

Application Deadline Date: 
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Upper Limit Amount ($): 
23,000
Academic Area: 

Any

Description: 

For individuals to pursue research or study in one or more Scandinavian countries ( Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden). Awards are made in all fields. $23,000 (year-long fellowship) / $5,000 (short term grants)

Award Purpose: 
Research
Tuition
Year In School: 
Masters
PhD
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 

US Citizen or US Permanent resident

Eligibility Requirement - Residency: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Other: 
  • Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents. 
  • Team projects are eligible, but each member must apply as an individual, submitting a separate, fully-documented application.
  • Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education by the start of their project in the Nordic region.
  • First priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received an ASF award. Applicants are eligible to receive only two awards within a ten year period. Only in exceptional cases will a third award be considered.
  • Please note that ASF does not ordinarily support art residency programs. To be considered for funding, you must explain why this residency is crucial to your work.
Specializations: 
Business and the Environment
Climate Change Science and Solutions
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Energy and the Environment
Environmental Policy Analysis
Forestry
Industrial Ecology and Green Chemistry
People, Equity, and the Environment
Water Resource Science & Management
Urban
 
 
 
Date Updated: 
Monday, November 11, 2024
Eligibility - Citizenship: 
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Amount: 
23000