Scholarship

SWEA NORTH CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIP

About SWEA NC

SWEA North Carolina is a non-profit organization established in 1997. In accordance with SWEA’s objectives and purposes, we have been awarding scholarships to merited individuals and organizations. SWEA supports education through scholarships for projects or studies with specific emphasis on Sweden or Swedish aspects.

Purpose of Scholarship

The goal of SWEA North Carolina Scholarship is to encourage, support, and raise awareness of the Swedish culture, traditions and language. SWEA North Carolina will award up to $1,000 depending on the durability and focus of the project. The recipient should be a well merited person, a non-profit organization or individual pursuing a specific project in or about Sweden, Swedish culture, traditions and language. Any qualified individual – regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, religion or ability to speak Swedish – is encouraged to apply. SWEA North Carolina reserves the right not to award the scholarship if no suitable candidates apply.

SWEA NC scholarship is awarded once per year for studies or special projects in Sweden, or, if in the States, with a purpose to attain greater knowledge about Sweden or Swedish culture or language. This is made possible thanks to funds raised at our annual Christmas Fair and other fundraisers throughout the year.

 

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship

To be eligible for the scholarship the applicant must:

  • Intend to use the funding for a project that fulfills the above stated purpose of the
    scholarship
  • Be a residence of North Carolina or Sweden
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Define the studies or the project in time and content, including a budget
  • Provide evidence of acceptance at the institution where the study or the project is going to take place, and
  • Submit a report to the Chapter within 45 days of completion of
    project. Failure to comply may result in full repayment liability.

**SWEA members or individuals closely related to a SWEA member are not eligible for the SWEA North Carolina Scholarship. 

Click here to fill out your application – Scholarship Application

Application dates

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026

Notification Date: June 16, 2026

If you have any questions, please contact us at nc.scholarship@swea.org

Previous Recipients

  • Melissa Daria, $300 trip to Sweden. Studies of Nordin Early Childhood Education tradition and philosophy. Swedish National Early Childhood Education system and Policies, family-leave policies and the tremendous impact on children’s development and learning.
  • Kajsa Blomqvist, $750, Transatlantic Masters Program
  • Maja Holmgren, $750, Transatlantic Masters Program
  • Mark West, $150 Trip to Sweden. Playing in Astrid Lindgren’s world: Developing Empathy through dramatic play.
  • Swedish School in Greensboro $300
  • Imke Pohl, Transatlantic Masters UNC/University of Gothenburg, $500
  • Nils Elofsson, Transatlantic Masters UNC/University of Gothenburg, $500
  • Lisa Lundgren, Transatlandic Masters UNC/University of Gothenburg, $500
  • Anita Knöchelmann, Transatlantic Masters UNC/University of Gothenburg, $500
  • Adrienne Woody, Sustainable use of Natural Resources, NC State in
    collaboration with Purdue University, $1000