Apply for a Scholarship
Please carefully read the directions below to apply for a scholarship. Should you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to contact us. The scholarship application opened on August 11, 2025 and closes November 30, 2025 for the Fall Term; the application will reopen for the Spring 2026 term on January 12, 2026 and will close April 30, 2026.
Current Stipend Program:
About: Thank you for your interest in a stipend from the QComm Education and SSF. The stipend program operates on a school calendar, not the traditional year calendar; therefore, our stipends are offered based on an academic year (from August-May). The current scholarship will have two application periods: Fall (August 11, 2025-November 30, 2025) and Spring (January 12, 2026- April 30, 2026), meaning there will be two award periods- one in December and one in May. This academic stipend (similar to a scholarship) is a "pool-based" stipend, which mean that applicants will apply and submit their application into a "pool" of other applicants. Pool-based application processes usually last over the course of several months in order to provide an opportunity for several qualified individuals to apply. Between one and three people will be selected for each application period, with a max of three people for each term. The application for the Fall 2025 term opened on August 11, 2025.
Stipend Amount: The stipend amount is based on the needs of the research the applicant is conducting. Additionally, the amount could be influenced by the academic, career, and personal profile of the applicant. Stipends range from $500.00 USD to $2,500.00 USD. The stipend amount is non-negotiable after an applicant is selected. Stipends are released to selected applicants based on the date noted on the application by the applicant. To view the timeline for this stipend program, please read below.
Stipend Amount: The stipend amount is based on the needs of the research the applicant is conducting. Additionally, the amount could be influenced by the academic, career, and personal profile of the applicant. Stipends range from $500.00 USD to $2,500.00 USD. The stipend amount is non-negotiable after an applicant is selected. Stipends are released to selected applicants based on the date noted on the application by the applicant. To view the timeline for this stipend program, please read below.
Eligibility:
In order to apply for a stipend/scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You must be a citizen or permanent resident of one or more of the following countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, or the United States.
- You must be a fluent English speaker and upper-intermediate/advanced in a Scandinavian language (Level B2 or higher).
- If you are a Scandinavian Citizen or Resident: You must be currently enrolled in an American (USA) university/college at the time of application. If you have recently been admitted, please note that you will not be able to receive a stipend until you provide proof of enrollment.
- If you are a USA Citizen or Resident: You must be currently enrolled in a Scandinavian university/college at the time of application. If you have recently been admitted, please note that you will not be able to receive a stipend until you provide proof of enrollment.
- You must have a strong academic history with high grades/marks in all previous coursework. Only grades of only "A" and "B" on the U.S. grading scale are accepted; please note that more A-level grades are noted as having a strong academic history.
- You must express interest in studying and residing in the United States or Scandinavia.
- Note: This scholarship/stipend is very competitive, so please ensure you meet all requirements above prior to applying. View our data report section at the bottom of this page to get a better idea of our applicant pool from previous years.
Required Documents:
- The following documents are required at the time of application:
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume. This document may be in English or a Scandinavian language.
- A copy of your most recent transcript or grade history report. This document may be in English or a Scandinavian language.
- The name and contact information of the professor or former teacher that will serve as a reference. You will include this person's information on the application form; be prepared to include the person's first and last name, place of work, a URL/link to the person's place of work, work phone number, and work e-mail address. The references section on your CV or resume does not fulfill this requirement. The reference must reply to our reference request by the application deadline (see timeline below). Failure to receive a response from a reference will result in a denied application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact their reference and ensure they complete the reference form by the application deadline.
- As part of the application, be prepared to submit a letter of interest in which expresses your uniqueness as an applicant and your desire to study in the USA or Scandinavia, including a detailed reason why. This essay will be written in English only.
- Proof of Citizenship/Permanent Residency:
- If you are a Scandinavian Citizen or Resident: a valid and government-issued form of identification is required to prove age and that you are a resident of a Scandinavian country. A PDF or JPEG copy of a driver's license or ID card is required. This document may be in English or a Scandinavian language. You may remove document numbers for privacy reasons.
- If you are a USA Citizen or Resident: a valid and government-issued form of identification is required to prove age and that you are a resident of the USA. A PDF or JPEG copy of a driver's license or ID card is required. This document must be in English. You may remove document numbers for privacy reasons.
- Proof of Language Ability: USA Citizens and Residents selected for a stipend/scholarship will be required to take a video assessment in a Scandinavian language of their choice prior to the release of funds. The applicant must be at a B2 level or higher. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the cancellation of the stipend/scholarship.
The application is not considered complete until all of the documents listed above are received and verified. If the recipient does not turn-in one or more of the documents, including ensuring references respond to reference requests, by the application deadline, the applicant is no longer eligible to receive a stipend. Furthermore, if it is found that the recipient falsified or lied as part of the application process, the application will be withdrawn.
Apply:
If you are eligible for a stipend and have all of the documentation, you may apply for a stipend/scholarship by clicking the button below. Please consider the important application timeline:
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Fall 2025 Term:
August 11, 2025- Application Opens August 11-November 30, 2025- Application Period November 30, 2025- Application Closes December 1, 2025- December 15, 2025- Application Review Period December 16, 2025- Application Decisions Announced and Decision Emailed to Applicants December 17, 2025- January 30, 2026- Award Period, QComm Education will release scholarship awards to applicants during this period |
Spring 2026 Term:
January 12, 2026- Application Opens January 12-April 30, 2026- Application Period April 30, 2026- Application Closes May 1, 2026- May 15, 2026- Application Review Period May 16, 2026- Application Decisions Announced and Decision Emailed to Applicants May 17, 2026- June 30, 2026- Award Period, QComm Education will release scholarship awards to applicants during this period |
Data Reports:
View applicant data reports from previous applicant years:
| 2024-2025 Academic Year Applicant Summary |
