The Current Scholarship Program:
The current scholarship program is an on-going, "pool-based" scholarship program, meaning there is not a deadline and the scholarship will not be closed until the foundation feels the best applicant has been selected. The goal is to have an applicant selected in July 2018. Thereafter, another scholarship pool will open. It is important to note that the selection process is very competitive; applicants should ensure they match the eligibility requirements below, as well as, the goals and mission of the foundation before applying. The goals and mission may be found in the About section of our webpage.
The scholarship amount is $500.00 USD.
The scholarship amount is $500.00 USD.
What we are looking for:
SSF is currently seeking an applicant who can assist us with marketing the foundation to the public, as well as, assisting us with building and creating our Study Abroad project. However, if the study abroad project is successful, the incumbent would become a co-partner in running the organization.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the scholarship you must meet all of the requirements listed below:
The following are preferred qualities of an applicant but are not required:
- You must be at least 18 years old or older at the time of applying
- You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university; or hold a Bachelor's degree or higher
- You must be citizen of the United States, Denmark, Norway, or Sweden
- You must speak English fluently and be at least conversational in a Scandinavian language
The following are preferred qualities of an applicant but are not required:
- Currently enrolled in a university-level Marketing, Business, or Human Resources, or Scandinavian Studies program, or equivalent
- Have lived both in Scandinavia and the United States
- A grade-point average of a 3.50 (or equivalent) or above
Required Documents:
Below are the required documents that must be attached to your scholarship application. All documents must be ready at the time of the application.
- Proof of citizenship and age- any government-issued document that depicts this information is accepted. (pdf or jpeg).
- Current college or university transcript; or if graduated, a copy of your diploma. If you are newly enrolled in college or university, your current or up-coming class schedule will be accepted. (pdf only).
- A Letter of Interest written both in English and a Scandinavian language answering why you wish to apply and how your mission/goals match the organization's mission and goals. (copy and paste into application).
- Current resume or CV- your resume or CV may be in English or a Scandinavian language. (pdf only).
- One Letter of Recommendation from a current or previous professor, lecturer, teacher, or school administrator. If you are currently employed, a Letter of Recommendation from your supervisor is accepted. (pdf only). A generic Letter of Recommendation will be accepted, but is not preferred. Moreover, the letter must be signed and dated by the composer.
Selection Process and Timeline:
The scholarship application is currently open and we are accepting applicants. Please be sure you have met the eligibility requirements above and have all documentation ready at the time of completing the application. The application process is "pool-based"; meaning, you submit your application into a pool of other applications. Applications are reviewed weekly, and any applicant that we feel matches or exceeds the requirements listed above will be contacted for a Skype interview. Our goal is to accept an applicant by July 2018; however, an applicant could be selected before or after that predicted time. Once an applicant is accepted, the "pool" will close and re-open at a later date, when deemed necessary. Should an applicant be selected, this page will be up-dated accordingly.
Hurricane Harvey/Irma
If you are an applicant who has been affected by the recent hurricanes in the United States, please make note of this on your application. We will contact you thereafter to see if we may able to provide you with extra resources or assistance.
Message expires January 2018.
Message expires January 2018.
Apply Here:
To apply for the scholarship, please click the "Apply Now" button below. Be sure you have met the eligibility requirements before applying and that you have all documentation ready at the time of your application. You will not be allowed to change any information on your application after it has been submitted. If you feel that you made a vital error in your application, please contact us and we can correct it.
