Brittingham Viking Organization

For nearly 70 years, the Brittingham Viking Organization has provided Swedes, Norwegians, Danes and Finns with unique scholarships for studies at the highly regarded University of Wisconsin-Madison. Students from UW-Madison are provided similar scholarships to study abroad in Scandinavia.
The scholarships are designed to cover academic, travel, and living expenses throughout the exchange period. The BVO is recognized by UW-Madison as an independent scholarship program.
In addition to studying abroad, all of our scholarship recipients become life-long members of the Brittingham Viking Alumni Organization. Our alumni network consist of around 500 scholarship recipients and provides valuable connections for future academic and professional opportunities.
Our alumni network also offers our scholars unique travel opportunities around the United States while studying abroad. Our scholarship recipients receive earmarked funds in form of a travel stipend, allowing them to visit Viking alumni from coast to coast. During school breaks Viking scholars are expected to travel together on traditional road trips, visiting the homes of American “Vikings” along the way.
When considering candidates, we look for exceptional and well rounded individuals with a curious mind. To qualify for the Viking Scholarship you need to have a global mindset, good social skills and be academically motivated. Lastly you need to be a Norwegian citizen, and have completed coursework at a Norwegian university.
It is recommended that you have completed 180 (Bachelor´s degree) at a Norwegian university. Also, is it recommended to have turned 21 years old before the scholarship starts.
Scholarship applicants must be available to attend UW-Madison for a fall and a spring semester of studies from September 2022 to May 2023. All Selected Viking Scholars will also be required to attend the annual BVO Convention in August 2023.