Applications are now open for the UNESCO World Heritage Scholarship 2025!
The UNESCO World Heritage Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for cultural creators, artists, and researchers from around the globe. This fully funded scholarship invites applicants to explore and connect with the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälslingland, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sweden. The program aims to foster creative projects with a cultural or research focus tied to UNESCO’s mission of preserving and celebrating world heritage. Here are the details!
Program Overview
The scholarship offers a one-month residency at one or two World Heritage farmhouses in Hälslingland, Sweden. During this time, selected scholars will have the opportunity to live, create, and connect with one of Sweden’s most remarkable historical landmarks. The program runs from August to September 2025.
Financial Benefits
Selected scholarship holders will receive:
Residency: One month living and working in one or two World Heritage farmhouses in Hälslingland, Sweden.
Grant: A generous stipend of 50,000 SEK (~4,500 USD) to fund your project.
Travel and Transportation: Covered travel costs to and from Sweden and access to a car during the residency.
UNESCO World Heritage Scholarship Eligibility
International Applicants: Open to individuals from all around the world.
Project Relevance: Applicants must have a creative or research idea that connects the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälslingland to other UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Alignment with UNESCO's Mission: The project must align with UNESCO’s mission to promote heritage preservation and cultural exchange.
Detailed Proposal: Applicants must provide specific details about their project in the application form.
Areas of Interest
The scholarship encourages projects in various fields, including:
Arts and crafts
Dance
Handcraft Museum
Theatre
Film/moving image
Cultural heritage
Music
Other cross-media research
Literature
Natural heritage
Application Process
To apply for the UNESCO World Heritage Scholarship 2025, interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by following below steps.
1). Application Form
Download and Fill the Application for the World Heritage Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland Residence/Scholarship (pdf) form.
2). Additional documents
Supplement your application with other documents you feel relevant (in PDF).
3). Send Application by email
Download and save this application form on your computer or other platform and send it together with your other pdf-files to:
ℹ️ Name your file with First name, Surname and projectname. Example: Firstname_Surname_My_project_Heritage
It is mandatory to answer all questions in the application form. If your application is
not complete, it will be considered invalid. Please fill in the form and be so specific as
you can about your project.
🗓️ Application Period
The application period is open from December 16, 2024, to February 16, 2025.
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