Hilppa A.K. Roby Scholarship
Hilppa A.K. Roby Scholarship supports Finnish undergraduates at Vanderbilt with tuition, travel, and a summer educational experience to pursue college study and learning beyond regular coursework.
Funder: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Early Decision I application and aid) | January 1, 2027 (Early Decision II and Regular Decision applications; Early Decision II aid) | February 1, 2027 (Regular Decision aid priority)
Funding Amounts: Full tuition, up to $5,000 for one summer experience, and $1,500 annually for travel; possible additional need-based support
Summary: Supports Finnish undergraduates with demonstrated financial need at Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science.
Key Information: No separate scholarship application is required; applicants must apply for and qualify for Vanderbilt need-based financial assistance.
Description
Established by Joe L. Roby and Hilppa A. K. Roby, this scholarship provides full-tuition support for undergraduate students from Finland enrolling in Vanderbilt University’s College of Arts and Science in Nashville, Tennessee. Featured by the Fulbright Finland Foundation, it supports students with demonstrated financial need through tuition funding, travel assistance between Finland and the United States, and a one-time summer educational experience.
The summer stipend can support study abroad, a research investigation, or another approved experience beyond regular coursework. Recipients are also automatically considered for the separate Fulbright Finland Partnership Award with Vanderbilt University, which offers Foundation services and activities through its own review process.
