ASF Fellowships fund Scandinavian citizens for up to one year of graduate or post-graduate study or research in any field at accredited U.S. universities.
Funder: American-Scandinavian Foundation
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (Icelandic applicants, 2027–2028 academic year)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $15,000 for one academic year; total annual funding over $500,000; number and size of awards vary by country.
Summary: Fellowships supporting citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden for graduate or post-graduate study or research in the U.S. for up to one year.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) Fellowships for Scandinavians provide financial support for citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to undertake graduate or post-graduate study or research at accredited U.S. universities for up to one year. The program is designed to foster academic and cultural exchange between the Nordic countries and the United States, and awards are available in all academic fields. Fellowships are administered in partnership with national organizations in each country, which recommend candidates to ASF. The number and size of awards vary by country and year.