Purpose:  We seek students from Santa Barbara County with a serious interest in Scandinavia to spend a summer term, typically 6-8 weeks, studying in one of the Scandinavian countries.  Preference will be given to students enrolled in a formal academic setting and who have specific academic goals in mind.  Our hope is that the student will not only succeed in achieving academic goals but will also benefit from an exploration of that country’s culture, history and social structure.

Overview:  We will provide a scholarship for a summer study in Scandinavia.   It is not our intent to cover all costs; only to serve as an incentive to having a unique academic experience.  If requested, we will provide a mentor to assist in identifying potential academic settings in Scandinavia based on the applicant’s interest.  Upon completion of the summer study, students will be honored at an ASFSB event

Funding:  We will provide $3000 to help defray costs of travel, housing and enrollment fees.

Eligibility:  Santa Barbara applicants must be 18 years of age or older and may include:

• students with Scandinavian heritage, including those who may not have experienced a sustained exposure to the lands and culture of their immigrant families; 

• students who have a genuine interest in learning about some aspect of Scandinavian culture and who may not have a Scandinavian heritage.

Number of Scholarships:  Two scholarships are available in 2023.

Application Deadline:  March 31, 2023.  In-person interviews will be held during the week of April 10.  We will notify successful applicants by April 21. 

Expectations:  Upon completion of this academic program, students will submit a short essay, highlighting the details and impact of their Scandinavian experience and share those observations at an ASFSB event in their honor.

How to apply: Download the form by clicking the button below. The form is interactive and can be filled out digitally - or printed and filled out by hand. Please email the application to info@asfsb.net.