Snorri Foundation Grant
Did you know that the actual cost of the Snorri Program is approximately USD $10,000 / CAD $13,000? But thanks to the generosity of the Snorri Foundation and other program sponsors, participants are only required to pay approximately half that price. All participants automatically receive this grant - you do not need to apply for it.
Icelandic Roots - Snorri Grant
Icelandic Roots was founded in November of 2013 as a nonprofit, charitable organization by Sunna and Jeff Furstenau. In their mission to promote Icelandic heritage and support education initiatives, they have provided scholarships to Snorri participants and have given financial support directly to all the Snorri Programs since 2015. Each Snorri participant is also given free training and a membership to the amazing Icelandic Roots genealogy database.
Preference will be given to applicants who do not have a home club and demonstrate the greatest financial need. Click here to visit their website and fill out an application.
Preference will be given to applicants who do not have a home club and demonstrate the greatest financial need. Click here to visit their website and fill out an application.
Other Grants
You are encouraged to seek information on all grants that might support your participation in the Snorri Program. For example, you could contact your local Kiwanis, Lions or Rotary clubs. Below are grants available specifically to Snorri Program participants from Canada and the United States.
For Canadians
Canada Iceland Foundation, Inc. (CIFI) has given a bursary to the Canadian Snorri participants each year since the inception of the program. The amounts have varied throughout the years, depending on the year-end funds the CIFI has available from revenues generated from investments and after its scholarship and other obligations have been met. Funds are divided equally among the participants of that year. Canadian Snorri candidates do not have to apply. CIFI receives a list of Canadian Snorris who are registered for each year's program and each Snorri on that list will receive their allocation. Please note that CIFI can accept directed donations specifically for their Snorri fund.
Please note that this list is subject to change, clubs may change requirements or other clubs may exist that are not on the list below. For the most up-to-date information, research and contact the Icelandic clubs in your area.
The following Icelandic Clubs in Canada have awarded Snorri Scholarships or Grants in the past:
Please note that this list is subject to change, clubs may change requirements or other clubs may exist that are not on the list below. For the most up-to-date information, research and contact the Icelandic clubs in your area.
The following Icelandic Clubs in Canada have awarded Snorri Scholarships or Grants in the past:
- Icelandic Canadian Club of Toronto
- Icelandic Canadian Frón - Winnipeg
- Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society - Gimli, MB. (Children and grandchildren of society members are eligible)
- Leif Eriksson Icelandic Club of Calgary
- Icelandic Canadian Club of Edmonton, Norðurljós
- Stephan G. Stephanson Icelandic Society - Markerville
For Americans
The Guttormsson Memorial Scholarship – The Guttormsson Family Foundation was established in 2012 by Stefan and Rosemary Guttormsson of Minnesota to honor Stefan’s father, Bishop Stefan Thorsteinn Guttormsson, and grandfather, the Rev. Guttormur Guttormsson. After Stefan passed away in 2017, Rosemary decided to continue his legacy of preserving and promoting Icelandic heritage through the Guttormsson Memorial Scholarship. She offers up to $2000 USD in scholarships for American participants each year. Click here for more information.
Icelandic National League of the United States (INLUS)
Must be a current member of the INLUS or affiliate organization to apply and be accepted into the Snorri Program.
Click here for more information.
Please note that this list is subject to change, clubs may change requirements or other clubs may exist that are not on the list below. For the most up-to-date information, research and contact the Icelandic clubs in your area.
Icelandic Clubs in the United States that have awarded Snorri Scholarships or Grants in the past:
Icelandic National League of the United States (INLUS)
Must be a current member of the INLUS or affiliate organization to apply and be accepted into the Snorri Program.
Click here for more information.
Please note that this list is subject to change, clubs may change requirements or other clubs may exist that are not on the list below. For the most up-to-date information, research and contact the Icelandic clubs in your area.
Icelandic Clubs in the United States that have awarded Snorri Scholarships or Grants in the past:
- Fargo - Moorhead Icelandic Klub
- The Icelandic Association of Utah
- Icelandic Club of Greater Seattle
- The Icelandic Association of Northern California
