The Ambassadors’ Circle Scholarship can be given to Finnish students, researchers, and professionals pursuing study or research in the United States in fields that are important for the development of science, the economy, and innovation in Finland.
The grant is funded through donations from Finnish and U.S. companies, as well as private philanthropists. It was established to mark the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Finland Foundation and was initiated by former U.S. Ambassador to Finland, Douglas T. Hickey.
Awardees
2025
Kositsky, Adam
Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration 2025-26
Biomechanics
Mechanobiology of Tendon Regeneration: From the Lab to Practice
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
University of California, Davis, CA
4 weeks, beginning November 2025
Ambassadors’ Circle Scholarship
Leppälä, Kristina
Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration 2025-26
Innovation Management
Bridging Sustainability Research and Research Methodologies Between the University of Eastern Finland and Stanford University
University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio
Stanford University, CA
3 weeks, beginning October 2025
Ambassadors’ Circle Scholarship
2024
Marasinghe, Dileepa
Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration 2025-26
Wireless Communications Engineering
Exploring NEU-Oulu Collaboration in AI-Enabled 6G Research
University of Oulu
Northeastern University, MA
2 weeks, beginning May 2025
Ambassadors’ Circle Scholarship
Read the article "The Ambassadors’ Circle Scholarship Honors the 75th Anniversary of Finnish-U.S. Exchanges" in Fulbright Finland News.
Many of the Foundation's grant programs are made possible by alumni donations. Are you interested in donating? Or would you like to discuss different alternatives to collaborate in creating award opportunities for academic and professional transatlantic mobility? Learn more about working with us and get in touch!
