Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter, Inc is the leading non-profit organization dedicated solely to promoting Finnish-American cultural exchange in the Tri-State area. We provide scholarships and grants to students and arrange various cultural events that bring our community together throughout the year. The New York Chapter has given close to a million dollars in scholarships and grants so far.
Our work is made possible thanks to the generous support of our friends and members. Please consider joining as a member or by making a donation.
Your gifts may be directed towards scholarship, grants, the Finnish School, or endowment funds.
We also gratefully accept gifts through your estate plans. You can read more about ways to make a contribution here.
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Congratulations to Our 2025 Scholarship & Grant Recipients!
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the outstanding individuals selected as this year’s recipients of our scholarships and grants.
We are proud to support their journeys and look forward to the impact they will continue to make in the years to come. Congratulations to all!
Scholarship recipients: Paul Grandschamp, Bryanna Justice, Alison Wetzelaer, Daniel Monzon, Alexandra Rautiomaa, Venla Hyytinen, Lada Sokolova, Saskia Kroger, Manu Honkanen, Roosa Armstead-Lehti, Tullia Santo, Nadia Santo, Isaac Hanson.
Grant recipients: Kirsi-Marja Häyrinen, Eeppi Ursin, Petra Haapamäki, Saara Loukola, Ida Metsberg, Topias Karjula, Arno Mikkinen, Suomi Koulu, Finlandia Foundation National.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter has a distinguished record of awarding scholarships to qualified individuals for study in the United States and Finland in such fields as: science, medicine, business, music, art, history, education, and Finnish studies. Read more of the details and application process.
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MEMBERSHIP
The Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter Is A Non-Profit Organization, Governed By A Board Of Directors, Which Supports And Cultivates Finnish Culture In The New York Tri-State Area.
We Invite You To Help The Finlandia Foundation® Achieve Its Mission By Joining Our Efforts In Support Of Finnish-American Exchange!
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DONATIONS
Finlandia Foundation New York Metropolitan Chapter is a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code. This means that your unrestricted donations are 100% tax deductible. We accept donations to our scholarship funds and in support of our activities to preserve Finnish culture in the greater New York area.
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