American Swedish Institute Scholarship Information

Sjölunden Scholarships
Scholarships to attend the Swedish language immersion program of Concordia Language Villages, Sjölunden, are available for summer 2010 whose families are members of the American Swedish Institute at the Household level or higher. This scholarship has been made possible through the generosity of the Anne Ray Charitable Trust.

ASI Member Scholarships are $80 for the one-week program, $175 for the two-week program, and $350 for the four-week high school credit program. Additionally, Concordia Language Villages provides Special Scholarships ($25 for one-week, $50 for two-week, and $100 for four-week) for youth whose immediate family has a household ASI membership.

Applications may be obtained from Concordia Language Villages, a program of Concordia College, Moorhead, MN.
Visit their site, email, or call 1-800-222-4750 ext. 803.

The deadline for applications is February 28, 2010.

Other Resources

General information for study in Sweden:
Svenska institutet

For a comprehensive listing of potential funding sources for study in Sweden or Swedes wishing to study in the United States:
Consulate General of Sweden

Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship
The Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship was established as a memorial to the late Lilly Lorénzen, an instructor in Swedish at the University of Minnesota and the American Swedish Institute, author of the book “Of Swedish Ways,” and a builder of Swedish heritage in America.

The scholarship is open to Minnesota residents who plan to carry out scholarly or creative studies in Sweden. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Swedish language, a serious desire to make a contribution to American-Swedish cultural exchange, and demonstrable achievement in the selected field of study.

This year’s scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to the best-qualified applicant. Application forms are available here (Lorenzen Application Form 2010-11.doc) and must be received by May 1, 2010. Applicants must present a serious plan for study in Sweden. Applicants will be requested to provide a college transcript or, if a transcript is unavailable, a statement of professional and community achievement. Finalists will be contacted for a personal interview with the committee.

Special Notice on the Malmberg Scholarships

Due to current economic challenges, the American Swedish Institute will not offer two of its three adult scholarships for the 2010–11 academic year; nor will the annual spring Scholars’ Dinner be held this year. The scholarships affected include the Malmberg Scholarship for Study in Sweden and the Malmberg Fellowship for Study at the American Swedish Institute. As a result of the current economic downturn, the endowments supporting these scholarships and the dinner have not generated the earnings that would normally fund these scholarships.

Each year, the Malmberg Scholarship and Fellowship have supported worthy studies in Sweden and in the U.S. The Scholars’ Dinner has brought together the award winners and the graduates among ASI’s membership to hear a prominent cultural figure speak on a topic of interest to Swedish America.

Malmberg Scholarship and Fellowship Program
The program is  named for Cornelia Malmberg, a lifelong educator who taught outside the United States for many years. After retirement, the Winthrop, Minnesota native took an interest in the work of the Institute, which led her to establish the scholarship and fellowship program.

The Malmberg Scholarship for Study in Sweden will grant significant funding for up to one year of study or research in Sweden to a U.S. resident who is enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university, or who is a qualified scholar engaged in study or research. Up to $10,000 US may be available.

The Malmberg Fellowship for Study at the American Swedish Institute will support an individual or group to complete a program or study of work at the American Swedish Institute. Please note that Malmberg Fellowship applications are by invitation only.