Looking for Icelandic scholarships for 2021? Many of our member chapters and clubs have scholarships available every year. We recommend checking out their websites directly; find your local chapter here!
Below is a non-exhaustive list of scholarships available this year and how to apply! (UPDATED JULY 8, 2021)
Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia
Scholarship Requirements & Information - http://www.icelandicclubbc.ca/scholarships.html
The Icelandic Canadian Club of British Columbia scholarships are awarded to students of Icelandic ancestry who are residents of British Columbia and are beginning or continuing a program of post-secondary education.
1. Applicants, parents or grandparents must be members in good standing of the Icelandic Canadian Club
of B.C.
2. Awards will be given according to scholastic achievement. Consideration will be given to members active in the Icelandic Club.
3. The scholarship committee shall endeavor to award a minimum of two scholarships each year for an amount determined by the Scholarship Committee. Additional awards may be considered and authorized by the Committee from time to time.
4. These awards are applicable to students attending accredited post‐secondary educational institutions for academic or technical studies.
5. Applicant must have been accepted at an accredited post‐secondary institution.
6. All applicants must be full‐time students.
7. These awards shall be made on the recommendation of a Scholarship Committee whose members shall be selected by the supporting organization.
8. Applicants may be awarded only two scholarships in their lifetime regardless of the category. Amounts will be determined by the Scholarship Committee and may vary.
Please read the application form carefully and provide all the required information (Icelandic heritage, application form, Social Insurance Number, the acceptance letter from institution, transcripts, applicant’s letter and picture). The application form is available at http://www.icelandicclubbc.ca/scholarships.html. APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15th. They can be mailed or hand‐delivered to the following address:
Icelandic Canadian Club of BC Scholarship Committee
c/o Scandinavian Community Centre
6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9
The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, Iceland
These scholarships are intended for students of modern Icelandic. Students must have completed at least one year of University study. Students must also have prior knowledge of Icelandic according to the requirements for BA study in Icelandic as a second language (Icelandic knowledge on the level with the courses Icelandic Online 1 and 2). Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate under 35 years of age.
The scholarship covers registration fees at the University of Iceland and a monthly stipend that should cover room and board for one person, payable at the beginning of each month from September to April. A room will be available for rent in the University dormitory, Gamli Garður.
CANADIAN APPLICANTS — Information is available at: https://www.arnastofnun.is/en/about-scholarship
Icelandic Canadian Club of Edmonton (Norðurljós)
The club awards up to 10 bursaries of $3,000 each, to post-secondary students. To apply, students need to fill out an application form, available from the website or from Tanya. Applicants must provide two letters of reference, their latest transcripts, and proof of attendance (tuition receipt) at the post-secondary institution. Documents must be emailed to Tanya at tanm77@hotmail.com or info@iccedm.org to meet the August 15, 2021 deadline. Please send any questions to Tanya. We would also appreciate a photo as we would like to feature successful applicants in the newsletter. Please be sure to get your application form in on time, even if you anticipate a short delay in any of the other documentation.