Scholarships

Every semester, Uplands Nation advertises a number of scholarships. As a member, you are eligble to apply for these. 

Links:
Scholarships HT2022
Premiums autumn 2022
Scholarship form

Nation Scholarships Autumn 2022

Last day of application is Friday November 11th

Application forms are available at the curator’s office during office hours and at uplandsnation.se

Only one form needs to be submitted even if applying for all scholarships. Applications can be submitted in the green box in the curator’s office, in the mail box or posted to:

Uplands nation
Scholarship Secretaries

S:t Larsgatan 11
753 11 Uppsala

When applying for scholarships, please note the following:

Applicant must be full-time student at Uppsala University or another university or college, depending on what is specified in the requirements.

Provide written documentation of any qualifications you want to invoke. Including a current nationscard!

Enter all your study results (credits) and clearly indicate the number of semesters of full time or part time university or college studies, as well as any interruptions in your studies.

The so called scholarship ceiling, which regulates that a student can not hold smaller scholarships from the University or the nation to an amount exceeding the ceiling, currently SEK 38.000 / year. (Scholarships covering tuition fees for exchange students do not count toward the ceiling.)

Students who have full educational grants for postgraduate studies or an equivalent income (currently SEK 180 000 / year) are not eligible to apply for these scholarships. Application forms not signed, as well as those that are incomplete, illegible or incorrectly completed will not be processed.

Application forms from those who do not receive scholarships will be thrown away.

Submit the bank account to which funds should be paid if you are awarded a scholarship. If you have questions, please contact the Scholarship Secretaries at

[email protected]
Sigrid Erwall, tel. 0732-09 69 69

Those who receive scholarships will be notified by mail.

Ahlners, 1 year, SEK 3.000 
Scholarship is provided to a student who belongs to Uplands nation and successfully pursues academical studies. The financial needs of the student are not taken into consideration. 

Jenny och Victor Boods, 1 year one payment, in total SEK 70.000 
One or several scholarships is provided to: Partly needy member of Uplands nation who is studying at Uppsala university or other Swedish institution of higher learning and have shown dedication over at least two semesters. Partly other needy, young, practicing student with connection to Uppsala who has demonstrated results and an interest in his/her studies. Partly also needy young person with qualified practice in trading or crafts. The scholarship can be provided, without application, to a person that the Scholarships Committee finds deserving. The scholarship can be held for a maximum of three years by the same applicant unless there are special circumstances. 

Brillioths, 1 year one payment, SEK 5.200 
The scholarship is provided to a student, Swedish or foreign, who belongs to Uplands nation. Preference is enjoyed by someone who has shown an interest in curative or other humanitarian activities. The scholarship can only be given to the same person during a maximum time of two years. 

Ehrengrens, 4 years SEK 3.000 
Student of theology belonging to Uplands Nation known for dedication in studies, seriousness and an honorable conduct. Preference is enjoyed by applicant born in Uppsala Cathedral parish or Danmark parish in Uppsala County. 

Archbishop J.A. Ekmans, 4 years, SEK 4.800 
Student of theology belonging to Uplands Nation. Without means and talented. 

Gilljams, 1 year, SEK 2.200 
Scholarship provided to student who is a member of Uplands nation, dedicated and talented. Study Classical Studies, that is at the time of application be able to document that he or she is currently studying Latin, Classical Greek or classical archaeology. The scholarship will be granted only taking into consideration credits and results in these specific subjects. The scholarship can be held for a maximum of four years, with a new application every year.

Doris and Gustav Holmgrens, 1 year one payment, in total SEK 110.000 
One or several scholarships are provided after application to a student at Uppsala University belonging to Uplands Nation who are pursuing advanced studies (at least C-level) with preference enjoyed by someone studying medieval history or Northern European archeology. 

Ernst and Frida Högmans, 1 year, SEK 6.000 
Student of theology belonging to Uplands Nation 

Chefredaktör Axel Johanssons, 1 year, SEK 3.800 
Scholarship for male students belonging to Uplands nation who evidence broad interests and are studying medicine, law or the humanities, though not toponomy or teaching methods. The scholarship is awarded, without regard to need. 

Hjalmar Kallenbergs, 1 year, SEK 3.800 Member of Uplands Nation. The scolarship can be given without application to someome with economical problems. 

Karl Kofringes, 3 years with the right to prolongation 1 year, SEK 4.600 
Scholarship provided to student who is a member of Uplands nation, dedicated and really needy. Known for good conduct and preferably someone who has shown an interest in the affairs of the nation. Preference is enjoyed by student of theology. Among equally deserving applicants, student born in Roslagen shall enjoy preference. 

Fredrik Laurells, 3 years with right to prolongation 1 or 2 years SEK 3.800 
Student of Uplands nation. A promising and dedicated student who are successfully studying botany. Preference is enjoyed by one who also is descendant of Fredrik Laurell and his wife Sofia, born Rudelius. 

Torvald Lindbergs, 4 years, SEK 3.800 
Student of Uplands nation, deserving and needy.

Carla-Greta and Eric Modéns, 1 year one payment, in total SEK 70.000 
One or more scholarships are provided after application to law student at Uppsala university who is a member of Uplands nation. Preference is held by the one who intend to use his/her advanced studies to work within the banking system. 

Bertha and Idolf Rosengrens, 1 year one payment, 10 scholarships of SEK 11.000 each 
Ten equal scholarships are provided to needy, talented, dedicated male students of theology or of the arts and sciences, preferably known for being God-fearing and for good conduct, studying at Uppsala university and belonging to Uplands nation. Students of philosophy shall have classical languages (Classical Greek or Latin) or history or philosophy as their main subject (at least 60 credits) and students of theology shall have church history (ecclesiology and/or studies in church and mission and/or history of Christianity) or history of religion or biblical exegesis (Bible studies) as their main subject (at least 60 credits). Preference is held by a relative who meets the criterias above. The scholarship can be held by the same person for a maximum of three to five years depending on the results of the studies. If you were granted a Rosengren scholarship fall 2018 that does not prevent you from applying spring 2019 

Sandrews, 1 year, SEK 6.000 
Member of Uplands nation who in a great deal has made artistic contributions to the nations. Preference is held by those born, raised or since five years are living in the Vendel parish and are successfully pursuing academic studies. The scholarship can be divided between several applicants, but not if any of them as a ”Vendelian” are enjoying preference. The scholarship can be received by the same person a maximum of three times. 

Schrams, 3 years, SEK 2.200 
Member of Uplands Nation. 

Simlins, 3 years, SEK 3.400 
Member of Uplands nation. Needy, dedicated and with an aptitude for studies. Must be enrolled at the Faculty of Theology and study to become a priest. All things equal preference is held by relative to the donor, magister Eric Simlin. The scholarship cannot be held after passing a priestly degree.

Willgott Stenholms, 1 year, 2 scolarships of SEK 9.000 each 
Two scholarships to students belonging to Uplands nation who are successfully studying and through active work at the nation have shown an interest in it. The scholarship can be held by the same person for a maximum of two years. 

Algot Sundwallssons, 5 years, SEK 2.400 
Needy student belonging to Uplands nation known for dedication and seriousness in their studies, sobriety and good order and moral conduct in their way of living. Preference is enjoyed primarily by those who can prove they are related to jur kand Johan Algot Mathias Sundswallsson, and secondarily by those who completely abstain from consuming alcoholic beverages. 

Carl Åbergs, 1 year, SEK 6.600 
Scolarship provided to a student at Uppsala university belonging to Uplands nation. Applicant shall come from a middle-class home in the city of Uppsala. Preference is enjoyed by students without means or who are lacking means. The scolarship can be provided without application. The scholarship can be recieved by the same person a maximum of three times. 

(according to the Landskap of 1947-09-29 § 19 shall ”middle-class” be interpred as: People who have their own buisness like trading, handcrafts or production will be regarded as middle-class.) 

Österbergs, 1 year, SEK 4.800 
Male student belonging to Uplands nation, needy and known for dedication in studies and for an honourable conduct. Should be from Tolfta parish. Preference is enjoyed by students of theology. If there are no applicants from Tolfta parish the scholarship is provided in the first instance to students of the arts and sciences or theology from other parts of Uppland, excluding the city of Uppsala, with preference enjoyd by someone from Tierp, in the second instance to student regardless of faculty from another part of Uppland, excluding the city of Uppsala, with preference enjoyed by someone from Tierp.

Premiums HT 2022

The nation’s scholarships committee will at their last meeting this semester give out premiums for the year. You cannot apply for them, but I would like to get suggestions for worthy candidates.

The requirements are listed below, and if you are aware of any diligent and dedicated members, please send a nomination (name and brief presentation of the nominee) to [email protected] or leave a note in the green box at the office, November 11th. Don’t boast about yourself, please.

In memory of Harald Hellenius 
Needy student belonging to Uplands nation. Premiums awarded by convention to younger members who have made an effort at the nation in the nation’s life. The premium is not applied for. Awarded by the Inspector after hearing the nation’s curators , by convention by the scholarships committee. 1922. XIII : 298 

Colonel Olle Norman’s 
Student of Uplands nation that has endeavoured to be a good comrade and participated in the nation’s life. All things equal preference is enjoyed by descendant of an Officer or equal in active service at the Royal Infantry 

Willgott Stenholm’s 
Student who is a member of Uplands nation and who successfully conducts their studies, and by actively working at the nation have shown an interest in it.

Söderbom’s 3 or 4 premiums 
Needy and deserving member. Premiums awarded by convention to younger members who have contributed to the nation or in the nation’s life. The premium is not applied for. 

Wallquist’s 
Needy and deserving member. Premiums awarded by convention to younger members who have contributed to the nation or to the nation’s life. The premium is not applied for. Note. ”to be used the way the nation finds most beneficial”.

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