American Swedish Institute Scholarship Information

The American Swedish Institute is a nonprofit organization which offers only the following specific sources of support. We highly recommend that you carefully review the provided guidelines before contacting ASI for further information.

Malmberg Scholarship and Fellowship Program
The American Swedish Institute is pleased to offer the 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.

Applications will be accepted from September 1 through November 15, 2008.

For the Malmberg Scholarship Guidelines, download the Malmberg Scholarship Guidelines 2009.pdf.
For the Malmberg Scholarship Application, download the Malmberg Scholarship Application 2009.pdf.

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.

For the Malmberg Fellowship Guidelines, download the Malmberg Fellowship Guidelines 2009.pdf.

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 award is generally between $1,500 and $2,500 US.

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.

Application forms are made available on March 1 of each year and must be received by May 1 of the same year. 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.

For the Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship Application, download the LillyLorenzenScholarship.pdf.

Sjölunden Scholarships
Scholarships to attend the Swedish language immersion program of Concordia Language Villages, Sjölunden, are available for summer 20008 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.

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

The deadline for applications is February 15.

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