SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUPPORT FINNISH-AMERICAN ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL STUDIES
The Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter has a distinguished record of awarding scholarships and grants to qualified individuals. Scholarships are awarded for study in the United States and Finland in such fields as science, medicine, business, music, art, history, education, and Finnish studies.
Scholarships for American students who are conducting research in Finland or on Finnish-related subjects in U.S., and Finnish students studying in the U.S. will be considered. All scholarships are intended for study or research at an accredited institution for the ensuing academic year, and are in the amount of $500 to $5,000. To date, close to $1,000,000 in scholarships and grants have been awarded from the following endowments:
The John A. Pihlman and Annie E. Wikander Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to American students who wish to study in Finland and Finnish students who wish to combine study in Finland and the United States.
The Tyyni Kalervo Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance primarily for students from Finland, wishing to pursue higher education in the United States.
The Jean Sibelius Memorial Fund
Open to qualified applicants whose goals require the study of Finnish Arts.
The New York Metropolitan Chapter Scholarship Fund
With the goal of cultivating closer relations between Finland and the United States of America, The New York Metropolitan Chapter Fund supports artists, musicians, students, cultural heritage projects and other programming in the Tri-State area.
2026 SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT RECIPIENTS
The Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter congratulates this year's recipients. Their work strengthens the ties between Finland and the United States.
Scholarship Recipients
• Luke Raisanen, Turku University, Mechanical Engineering
• Katja Erringer, Oregon State University, Veterinary Medicine
• Emma Mulhem, Hanken School of Economics, Supply Chain Management
• Julia Korpinen, Columbia University, MFA in Creative Producing: Film
• Luke Harris, Hanken School of Economics, Economics
• Konsta Koivisto, Tampere University, Political Science and International Relations
• Delilah Bultrago, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Cultural Arts
• Marja Saleva, Pratt Institute, MFA in Integrated Practices
• Henri Kosso, Southwest Minnesota State University, Computer Science
• Julia Hudgson, Hunter College, Nursing
• Krista Alanen, Master of Laws
Grant Recipients
• Kati Aho, "Beyond the Ice," audio-visual project
• Emilie Robert Wong, Finnish book translation
• Nordic Artists of New York, Midsummer Celebration concert in Battery Park
• Petra Jasmiina, studio album "Faerytales"
• Uni Erkkila, internship at the Finnish Cultural Institute in New York
• Ida Metsberg, live recordings of original and cover songs
• Irina Chernyakova, Columbia University, research on the Russian Empire from the Finnish perspective
• Johanna Telander, music theater project
• Suomikoulu
• Finlandia Foundation National
• Salolampi Leiri
Please complete the scholarship application below:
The deadline for applications is January 31 every year. Please answer all the questions. You must, at minimum, be a university level freshman with evidence of enrollment as a sophomore. Applications, including letters of recommendation and other supporting documentation, exceeding 10 pages will not be considered. The application, including supporting documentation, should be completed and submitted via the below form.
For grant applicants, please note the following:
Fill in the scholarship application for the applicable parts and include a letter requesting the grant and what it would be used for.
Completed applications with a proposed plan of study, transcripts and letters of recommendation must be received by January 31st. All applicants will be notified of the Scholarship Committee's decision by the end of May each year.
To request for additional information, please contact:
scholarship@finlandiafoundationny.org