ASF Fellowships for Scandinavians
ASF Fellowships fund up to one year of graduate or post-graduate study or research in any field at a U.S. institution for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Funder: American-Scandinavian Foundation
Due Dates: February 6, 2026 (Finnish applicants) | October 14, 2026 (Icelandic applicants)
Funding Amounts: Typically $15,000–$20,000 per award; total annual funding over $500,000 across all countries; awards are for up to one year.
Summary: Fellowships support graduate or post-graduate study or research in the U.S. for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden in any academic field.
Description
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) Fellowships for Scandinavians provide substantial support for individuals from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to pursue graduate or post-graduate study or research in the United States for up to one year. The program aims to foster educational and cultural exchange between the Nordic countries and the U.S. Awards are available in all academic and research fields, and candidates are recommended to ASF by designated cooperating organizations in their home countries. The number and size of awards vary by country and year.
