Finlandia Foundatoin Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Finlandia Foundation National

Scholarship Program

Finlandia Foundation National (FFN) awards scholarships each year to support post-secondary education. The program is open to students in the United States and Finland and includes a unique scholarship opportunity for law students in both countries. Recent scholarship recipients are featured in FFN’s spring newsletters.

• Scholarships support post-secondary study.
• FFN also offers a distinct opportunity for law students in the United States and Finland.

Award Value and History

Award Value: The number of donor-funded scholarships awarded depends on the funds available each year, and individual awards range from $1,000 to $3,000 per student. History of the Award: Finlandia Foundation National established its first scholarship program in the 1950s. Early awards supported students attending music institutions, including the Sibelius Academy and The Juilliard School.

• Awards range from $1,000 to $3,000.
• The program began in the 1950s with support for music students.

Application Process and Timeline

Application Timeline: Applications open October 15, 2026, and are due January 17, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Applications are evaluated in the spring, with awards designated for the following fall or spring term. Applicants are notified by mail in mid-April, and funds are sent after FFN receives proof of enrollment for the eligible term.

• Applications must include all required supporting documents.
• Funding is released after proof of enrollment is received.

Eligibility and Criteria

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution in the United States or Finland. They must meet FFN’s citizenship, academic standing, and GPA requirements. Additional restrictions apply, and special consideration may be given to students studying subjects related to Finnish culture.

• Applicants must be U.S. or Finnish citizens, high school graduates, and continuing their studies in their sophomore year or beyond.
• Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and study at a college or university in the United States or Finland.
• Applicants may not be relatives of members of the Finlandia Foundation National Board of Trustees.
• Students may not receive FFN awards in consecutive years. A student who received an award in 2024 for the 2024–25 school year may apply again in 2026 for the 2026–27 school year.

Required Documents

Application Documents: Applicants must submit their most recent college or university transcripts and two letters of recommendation. One recommendation letter must be from a college or university faculty member and must be on letterhead. Applications that do not meet all requirements will be disqualified.

• Submit the latest college or university transcripts.
• Submit two recommendation letters, including one from a faculty member on institutional letterhead.