The UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for cultural creators worldwide. This scholarship invites individuals with artistic, cultural, or research ideas connected to the UNESCO World Heritage list to participate in a unique residency program.
Participants will stay at the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland in Sweden, one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, and connect it with other World Heritage sites globally through their projects. The program provides a four-week residency and a scholarship worth SEK 50,000 to support the participants’ living and project expenses.
Open to artists, researchers, and cultural innovators worldwide, the scholarship for international students encourages creative and meaningful connections between heritage sites. For example, the 2024 recipient, Paul Wiersbinski, artistically connected Hälsingland’s farmhouses with the Berlin Modernism Housing Estates through his project, “The Perfect House.”
Established in 2018 by the Region of Gävleborg, the fully funded scholarship reflects the commitment to fostering cultural exchange and innovation. Applications will be accepted from December 16, 2024, to February 16, 2025.
Quick Overview of UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2025
- Host Country: Sweden
- Host Organization: Region Gävleborg
- Host Site: Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Scholarship Value: SEK 50,000
- Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide
- Application Period: December 16, 2024 – February 16, 2025
Perks of UNESCO Fully Funded Residency at Hälsingland 2025
- A month-long stay at one or two historic World Heritage farmhouses.
- SEK 50,000 grant to cover living and project costs.
- Travel to and from Sweden included.
- Access to a car for local travel during the residency.
Benefits of the UNESCO Fellowship for Artists 2025
- Foster global cultural connections through innovative projects.
- Gain international exposure and recognition for your work.
- Collaborate with the vibrant Hälsingland community.
- Explore the intersection of heritage, art, and research.
- Join UNESCO’s global cultural network.
Eligibility Criteria of the Fully Funded Fellowship for International Students 2025
- Applicants can be artists, researchers, or cultural creators.
- The proposed project must connect the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland with another UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Applicants must submit a detailed and complete application form.
Important Dates of World Heritage Residence Fellowship in Sweden 2025
- Application Opens: December 16, 2024
- Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
How to Apply for UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2025
- Visit the official application page.
- Download the application form (PDF).
- Complete all required sections with detailed information about your project.
- Submit the completed form to the contact provided on the website.
Required Documents for UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2025
- Completed application form.
- Detailed project proposal.
- Any supporting materials that demonstrate your project idea.
For more information and to apply please visit the official UNESCO WHC website.
