UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2024 for Cultural Creators and Researchers Worldwide (Fully Funded to Gävleborg, Sweden)
Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
The Residence Scholarship for the UNESCO World Heritage site Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland (Hälsingegårdar), established in 2018, is designed for individuals with cultural, artistic, or research ideas related to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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This scholarship offers a unique opportunity for participants to connect with the World Heritage site Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland while fostering collaboration with other World Heritage sites globally.
Initiated by the region of Gävleborg, Sweden, in 2018, the international World Heritage Residence Scholarship at the ‘Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland’ aims to support UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention goals of creating connections between people and fostering international cooperation with peace as a central concept. The scholarship aligns with these principles by generating interest and understanding in humanity’s shared heritage through World Heritage sites. Gävleborg actively seeks innovative ideas to establish artistic and creative connections between the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland and other World Heritage sites, incorporating elements of culture, music, art, and more.
Requirements:
- The scholarship is open to applicants from around the world.
Benefits:
- The World Heritage Residence Scholarship comprises two components: a one-month residency at one of Hälsingland’s seven World Heritage farms and a financial award of approximately 4,500 Euros (50,000 SKR) to cover living and project-related expenses.
Application:
- Applications are accepted from December 15th, 2023, to February 15th, 2024.
- Interested individuals can apply by completing the application form provided.
For more information and to access the application form, please visit the official website
Application for the World Heritage Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland Residence/Scholarship (pdf)
