Mission: The american-scandinavian foundation is a publicly-supported not-for-profit organization committed to promoting educational, cultural and professional exchange between the united states and the nordic countries (denmark, finland, iceland, norway and sweden). Asf offers fellowships, cultural grants, training/internships, publications, exhibitions and other public programs reinforcing the strong relationships between the two regions, and honoring their shared values as well as appreciating their differences.
Programs: See schdelue otraining and fellowship - fellowships and grants from the american-scandinavian foundation were awarded on a competitive basis to 32 americans for study or research in denmark, finland, iceland, norway, or sweden and to 33 scandinavians in the u. S. And recommended by asfs cooperating organizations in each of the nordic countries. The recipients represented a very broad range of fields and universities and were at the graduate, post-graduate, or professional level. In addition, the asf made 19 public project grants to educational and cultural institutions to bring scandinavian culture and ideas to venues throughout the u. S. Over the year, these grants supported nordic projects in various states. The training and internship program helps young scandinavians and americans receive practical work experience across the atlantic.
public programs - scandinavia house continues to be a vital center for cultural programs and exchange between the u. S. And the five nordic countries. More than 250 educational and cultural programs were presented during the year. Public programs also included weekly screenings of scandinavian films, musical performances, lectures, presentations, language classes, workshops and other children's programs.
publications - american scandinavian foundation publishes various cultural and educational materials both online and in print.
This foundation provided me with the funding to do research in Sweden as I was pursuing my PhD in Chemistry. As a student, the funding was critical in enabling the assignment. The 6 month stay gave me my 1st exposure to another country and culture, not to mention the ability to walk in another person’s shoes. The network of friends and colleagues I made during my stay in Stockholm continue with me almost 30 years later.
I am now pleased to contribute to this foundation in the hopes that other scientists in the United states, (perhaps those like me who did not have a passport when they applied for the fellowship…!), will have the chance to broaden their cultural horizons and make the world feel a little bit smaller and more connected.
