Scholarships in Norway
Study Among the Fjords
The mere mention of Norway brings images of Vikings and fjords to mind. Students wishing to participate in studies in Norway may do so in relation to focused programs or more inter-disciplinary programs. A little knowledge of the Norwegian language will go a long way. Leave a little leisure time to ski, hike or ford a fjord.
Government Scholarships
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships provide disadvantaged students with once in a lifetime opportunities to participate in international studies. Qualified applicants must be receiving the Pell Grant and able to demonstrate significant financial need above and beyond that. The goal of the Gilman Scholarships is to diversify the future global leadership by boosting the numbers of minority and socially disadvantaged students. For this reason the most sought after Gilman Scholars are minorities, those attending community colleges and two-year institutions and disabled. Students must have impeccable academic records and the scholarships are very competitive. Awards are up to $5,000.
College Scholarships
Michigan State University’s program in Scandinavian Management Perspective at the Norwegian School of Management is uniquely designed to afford students in the Eli Broad College of Business a bird’s eye view of Norwegian management systems in the realm of hospitality management. MSU is one of the most active international studies programs in the country and the Office of Study Abroad sponsors scores of scholarships including:
- MSU Credit Union Scholarships are some of the most easily won and are extremely generous. Candidates must qualify on both academic merit and financial need.
- Kellogg Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students on programs through the Eli Broad School of Business.
Private Funds
The American-Scandinavian Foundation provides graduate fellowships to U.S. students who wish to conduct studies in Norway. Applicants must have impeccable academic records and possess a clearly delineated course of study with an attached need for physical travel to the country. Candidates may receive funds that cover travel and extra expenses, plus all the costs associated with tuition. Preference is given to students who are proficient in the Norwegian language.
Fulbright Scholarships are among the most prestigious in the world. The program is the most visibly developed effort in the U.S. to promote educational exchange. The mission behind the notable program is to build a more cooperative international circle on a foundation of humanitarian and educational ideals. Graduate and post-graduate students with a well-honed plan of study in Norway may apply for a Fulbright. The awards are ultra-competitive, but well worth it if your credentials are all in place.
The Sons of Norway Foundation sponsors the King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund. Students interested in studying Norwegian culture and history in Norway or vice versa may apply for scholarships. Qualified applicants must have superior academic standards in combination with financial need. Awards may be up to $1,500.
Rotary International offers scholarships to undergraduate students wishing to study abroad in a range of non-traditional countries including Norway. Eligible applicants must be taking on a program built on a humanitarian theme and recipients will be expected to make a professional presentation to a Rotary audience after the program is complete. Applicants also must have excellent academic records and financial need.
Scholarships for Norwegians
At the same time the American-Scandinavian Foundation provides generous scholarships for U.S. students to study in Norway, the organization offers even more money for Norwegian scholars to come and study in the U.S. Preference is shown to graduate or post-graduate students whose research demands travel to the U.S.
The Norway-America Association provides hundreds of thousands of dollars to students, mostly Norwegian, for studies here in the U.S. Applicants must be academically talented to compete for these awards.
