Scholarship for Exchange Studies in Sweden – SWEA VANCOUVER Scholarship

We are now accepting applications for 2026. Deadline April 30th, 2026. Value: CA$2,000.

Persons eligible: Canadian citizens or landed immigrants enrolled in a post secondary BC institution for studying at least 1 semester in Sweden within the following 12 months.

Scholarship Summary:

SWEA Vancouver is excited to offer a CA$2,000 Scholarship to a student (Undergraduate or Graduate) who’s gearing up for a study adventure in Sweden! We welcome applications from everyone, and your study focus in Sweden can be in any field. We want you to dive deep into Swedish culture and broaden your horizons while exploring this beautiful country. Whether it’s the language, history, music, or cuisine – immerse yourself and soak it all in!

Scholarship Requirements:

• You’ll need to live and study in BC.
• Show that you’ve been accepted into a study program in Sweden.
• Plan to be in Sweden for your studies at least 1 semester 2026-2027
• Demonstrate a genuine curiosity about Sweden and its culture.
• Share how you’ll use the scholarship money (like flights, books, rent, food).
• Give us a live presentation about your time in Sweden upon your return.
• SWEA members and their families can’t apply.

The application

Application must include :

• Full name of applicant.
• Citizenship status, date of birth.
• Postal address, email, phone number.
• Educational background: current level of study.
• Swedish courses in progress and/or completed.
• Proposed program of study in Sweden, including name and place of host institution, dates, length of course, number of hours per week.
• Estimated expenses: (air ticket, course, room-board).
• Amount requested: (up to CA$ 2,000).
• A short essay (~250 words) explaining how the proposed program fits into the applicant’s overall study and personal development.
• A letter of recommendation from a current or past university instructor.
• A letter of recommendation from another person with close knowledge of the applicant’s potential as a student.

The Scholarship Committee will review all applications and recommend the most qualified applicant to SWEA Vancouver’s Board of Directors, which will make the final decision.

SWEA Vancouver reserves the right not to award the scholarship in any given year.

Send application directly to: SWEA Vancouver (vancouver@swea.org)

Please note the Scholarship must be utilized within 12 months of receiving the money.

The recipient is expected to hold a presentation at a SWEA Vancouver meeting after the completion of the study program.