NEW ADDITION TO THIS SCHOLARSHIP
Vocational/Trade School Studies Scholarships
Championing the Future of Local Trades People
Open to high school seniors or any qualified member who plans to or are already enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited vocational, technical, trade institution or community college. You can use part of the award for essential required tools, equipment & supplies to learn and be reimbursed upon submitting a specified required list from the school & receipts.
One of the most important and fun tasks for our District Lodge Executive Board is to award scholarship money to qualified applicants within the district. Local lodges, individual members, and organizations make the awards possible by generously donating funds for the awards.
The 2026 Scholarship Program is outlined below, with Requirements/Instructions and Applications linked below each scholarship explanation. If the applicant has an IEP, please contact the Scholarship committee so the applicant will be given special consideration.
If you are 14 years of age or more and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You could be one of the winners of a valuable scholarship in 2026!
The deadline for all scholarships is December 6, 2025. To print a list of the various Scholarships click here.
(1.) SJÖLUNDEN LANGUAGE CAMP: ANDREW WENDELL SCHOLARSHIP
(Award: Camp tuition and up to $800 reimbursable travel expenses)
This award is for a two-week stay at the Swedish Sjölunden camp in Bemidji, Minnesota. It is awarded to member’s children or grandchildren who will be between ages 14 and 18 years at the start of the camp. Sjölunden two-week camps are usually held in July or August. They offer unique opportunities to explore Swedish traditions and culture through food, songs, sports, crafts and total language immersion. For more information about the program, please visit https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/swedish
Click here for Requirements and Instructions
Click here for Application
Click here for Sample letter required from teacher, counselor, or principal
(2.) UPPSALA SWEDISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM: BERTHA KALM SCHOLARSHIP
(Award: Up to $3500 for program tuition and travel expenses)
This award is for a two or three week stay at the Uppsala International Summer Session in Uppsala, Sweden. It is awarded to members who will be at least 18 years or older at the start of the program. It is usually held in June or July. Learn Swedish language at the appropriate level. Also learn through cultural courses, social activities, and excursions. The program includes housing in single rooms with private bathroom, lunch on class days, and a few special dinners. For information about the program, please visit https://uiss.org/
Click here for Requirements and Instructions
Click here for Application
(3.) ELDERHOSTEL & CULTURAL PROGRAMS: ELLEN BERGSTONE SCHOLARSHIP
(Award: Up to $2,000)
This award is given to members 55 years or older, who did not receive an award in the previous year. The scholarship must be used within one year from when it is given. It may be utilized for a Nordic related cultural program; e.g., the adult Sjölunden camp in Bemidji, Minnesota (usually offered in October) through Elderhostel, or a different Elderhostel program, or a separate program in the U.S., Sweden, or any other Nordic country. Get ideas and information at www.concordialanguagevillages.org (800-450-2214), or www.elderhostel.org (877-426-8056). Any costs over and above the scholarship amount are the responsibility of the award recipients.
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(4.) UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES RAYMOND SANDBERG & SVEA KARLSSON
SCHOLARSHIP
(Award: $500 – $3,000)
This award is eligible to students who plan or have already enrolled in undergraduate studies at an accredited institution of higher learning.
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(5.) GRADUATE STUDIES : RAYMOND SANDBERG/BERHTA KALM SCHOLARSHIP
(Award: $2,500 – $4,000)
This award is given to a student who plans to enter or is already enrolled in graduate studies at an accredited institution of higher learning.
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(6.) MEDICAL STUDIES: RAYMOND JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP
(Award: the actual investment income, general range $2,000 – $6,000 per year which is divided among recipients)
This scholarship is provided for up to four years if the recipient is enrolled at an accredited institution within the medical field and who plans to study to become a medical doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, nurse, medical technician, paramedic, etc. NOTE: If Medical Studies Scholarship slots are full, your application may be re-categorized under Undergraduate or Graduate Studies to ensure continued consideration
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(7.) VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL STUDIES:: CARL G. LINDQUIST SCHOLARSHIP
(Award: $1,500 – $2,000) (You can use part of the award for essential required tools, equipment, and supplies to learn and be reimbursed upon submitting a specified required list from the school & receipts to the District Secretary)
This award is open to high school seniors or any qualified members who plan to or are already enrolled full- or part-time at an accredited vocational, technical, trade institution or community college vocational program.
Download flyer for new Vocational/Trade School Scholarships
Click here for Requirements and Instructions
Click here for Application
Additional forms:
Scholarship Disbursement Form
Questions?
Email Cheryl Johnson at scholarships@vasaDL15.org
Archives of Awarded Scholarships