American Swedish Institute Scholarship Information
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Malmberg Scholarship and Fellowship Program
The Malmberg Scholarship for Study in Sweden 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 program.
The Malmberg Scholarship for Study in Sweden will grant significant funding (up to $10,000) for up to one year of study or research in Sweden to a U.S. resident who is either (a) a student enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. whose current study can be supplemented by time in Sweden, or (b) a qualified scholar engaged in study or research in the U.S. whose work can be enhanced by study in Sweden.
Please see the Malmberg Scholarship Guidelines 2012.pdf for details on eligibility, requirements, and how to apply. To apply, complete and return the Malmberg Scholarship Application 2012.pdf.
Applications are accepted beginning Sept. 1, 2011 and must be postmarked by Nov. 15, 2011.
The 2011 Malmberg Scholarship for Study in Sweden was awarded to Faith L. Walls for her research project “Tolerance vs. Inclusion: How Immigration Affects Education.” Walls is a native of Chicago and currently the Dean of Students at Maria High School in Chicago. She received a B.S. in Psychology (2005) and a M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Policy (2007) from Howard University (Washington, DC). Upon completing graduate school in 2007, Walls traveled to Thailand, Sweden and throughout the U.S. with the program Up with People. Walls’ research will explore how the social and cultural differences of native Swedish youth and their Middle Eastern immigrant peers affect the overall climate of schools in Södertälje, where currently nine percent of the population (85,000) is comprised of immigrants from Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries. Walls would ultimately like to pursue a doctorate in International and Comparative Education.
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 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.
2011 Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship Recipient
Kelly Dahl is the 2011 recipient of the Lilly Lorénzen Scholarship for Study in Sweden. Dahl holds a B.A. in Art Education and teaches art in the St. Michael-Albertville School District. Her plans in Sweden include collaborating with a professor at Linnaeus University in Växjö, Småland, to enhance and improve her current classroom teaching and her experiences in graduate school at St. Mary’s University. She has previously made two trips to Sweden, during which time she taught in Vetlanda and learned about the Swedish school system. She is interested in learning how Sweden approaches educating special needs students, gaining a deeper knowledge of Swedish art and artists, and using art to help special needs students obtain authentic learning experiences.
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
Scholarships
The American Swedish Institute, founded in 1929, serves as a gathering place for people to share stories and experiences around universal themes of tradition, migration, craft and the arts, all informed by enduring ties to Sweden.