The Residence Scholarship for the World Heritage site Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland (Hälsingegårdar) was established in 2018 and is aimed for individuals who have an cultural, artistic or research idea related to the UNESCO World Heritage List and are interested to connect the World Heritage site Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland with other Heritage sites.
In 2018, the region of Gävleborg, Sweden, created the international World Heritage Residence Scholarship at the World Heritage site ‘Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland’
One aim of UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention is to create links between people and promote international cooperation with peace as a central concept. The World Heritage Residence Scholarship supports these important ideas and aims at generating interest and understanding for humankind’s common memory through World Heritage sites. Gävleborg therefore regularly searches for new ideas to establish artistic and creative contacts between the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland with other World Heritage sites around the world combined with culture, music, art and much more.
UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre collaborates with several organizations and institutions worldwide to promote cultural exchange, research, and preservation efforts. The World Heritage Centre focuses on safeguarding cultural and natural heritage sites globally, emphasizing their importance and the need for their protection.
UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) has been renowned for its initiatives to promote cultural preservation, education, and research globally. The UNESCO Scholarship for Cultural Creators and Researchers serves as a notable program aimed at fostering cultural innovation, creativity, and research on an international scale.
This scholarship program is designed to support individuals engaged in cultural creation, preservation, and research endeavors worldwide. It seeks to empower cultural creators, artists, researchers, and professionals working in various fields related to cultural heritage, arts, languages, and traditions.
Through this initiative, UNESCO aims to provide financial assistance, resources, and opportunities for scholars and practitioners to conduct research, develop projects, or participate in academic programs that contribute to the understanding, preservation, and promotion of cultural diversity and heritage.
The scholarship program often encompasses diverse disciplines, including arts, literature, language preservation, indigenous knowledge, and cultural heritage management. It aims to facilitate collaboration, exchange of knowledge, and capacity-building among cultural practitioners and researchers from different cultural backgrounds and regions.
UNESCO’s support for cultural creators and researchers worldwide reflects its commitment to preserving cultural diversity, fostering creativity, and promoting cultural dialogue and understanding among nations. However, specific details, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and available scholarships under this program may vary over time and are subject to UNESCO’s
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. Dedicated to promoting peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication, UNESCO operates as a global platform for fostering collaboration and advancing humanity’s shared values.
UNESCO focuses on building inclusive, quality education systems, advocating for education as a fundamental human right and a key driver of sustainable development. The organization develops educational policies, supports teacher training, and strives to ensure equal access to education for all, including marginalized groups and those in conflict-affected regions.
In the realm of science, UNESCO facilitates international cooperation in scientific research and innovation. It promotes the sharing of scientific knowledge and expertise to address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health crises. Through various programs and initiatives, UNESCO encourages the advancement of scientific knowledge and its ethical application for the betterment of societies.
Preservation of cultural heritage is another cornerstone of UNESCO’s mission. The organization works to safeguard and promote cultural diversity, heritage sites, intangible cultural heritage, and the preservation of cultural artifacts worldwide. UNESCO’s efforts aim to protect cultural expressions, languages, and traditions, recognizing their importance in fostering dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect among diverse communities.
UNESCO also supports freedom of expression, press freedom, and access to information, advocating for the principles of a free, pluralistic, and independent media. The organization promotes the use of communication and information technologies for sustainable development and to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the opportunities offered by the digital age.
Through its various programs, designations, and partnerships, UNESCO serves as a global advocate for the protection of human rights, cultural heritage, scientific progress, and education, fostering peace, tolerance, and mutual understanding among nations and peoples around the world.
Requirements For The UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship for Cultural Creators and Researchers Worldwide
- The scholarship is international and can be applied by people from all over the World, such as artists, researchers or other cultural actors.
- Region Gävleborg awards the Residence Scholarship to a person who has an idea related to the UNESCO World Heritage list and can connect the World Heritage site Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland to another World Heritage site in an artistic, cultural or researching way.
Benefits
- The World Heritage Scholarship is a residency that involves staying and living in one or two World Heritage farms for a period of one month
- a grant of equivalent 50.000 SEK to carry out the idea/project in question
- travel to and from Sweden and a car at your disposal during the stay
Method of Application:
- Your application must be sent between December 16th 2024 and February 16th 2025.
You apply by filling in the application form.
Application for the World Heritage Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland Residence/Scholarship (pdf)
Application Deadline: 15 February 2025.
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