Fulbright Finland Foundation

The Fulbright Finland Foundation is a private, independent, not-for-profit organization based in Helsinki, Finland. Established in 1949, the foundation promotes wider exchange of knowledge and professional talents through educational contacts between Finland and the United States. The organization collaborates with various government, foundation, university, and corporate partners to design and manage study and research scholarships, leadership development programs, and internationalization services. Their vision is to 'empower the minds that will find global solutions to tomorrow's challenges by fostering academic and professional expertise and excellence in leadership'. The foundation supports internationalization of education and research, helps U.S. and Finnish institutions create linkages, and has an extensive alumni network of over 6,200 students, scholars, teachers, artists, and professionals. They are funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, the U.S. Department of State, the Finland-America Educational Trust Fund, private foundations, higher education institutions, alumni, and private donors. The foundation offers over 50 grant programs covering various academic and professional exchange opportunities between Finland and the United States.