Val Björnson Icelandic Exchange Scholarship
In 2007, the University of Minnesota and the University of Iceland celebrated 25 years of student exchange. Over these years, 28 students from Iceland have come to study at the University of Minnesota with support from the Val Björnson Icelandic Exchange Scholarship.
25th Anniversary Celebration in Iceland
In May 2007, University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks led a delegation to Iceland to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the exchange with the University of Iceland. While in Iceland, the delegation met with faculty and staff at the University of Iceland to discuss ways to continue and expand the exchange, signed and renewed several exchange agreements, and awarded an honorary degree to Iceland's Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde, who received a master’s degree in economics from the U of M in 1977.
View a slideshow of photos from the delegation's visit to Iceland:
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Support the Scholarship
The involvement of the community sustains the heart of our academic and cultural relationship. The University is grateful for the outstanding level of engagement and financial support from the Icelandic community. To make a donation, you can:
- Download the pledge card (PDF)
- Make a gift online (Please specify "Val Björnson Scholarship" in the "Special instructions for your gift" box.)
For more information on how you can support the Val Björnson Icelandic Exchange Scholarship, please contact:
Diane Young
University of Minnesota Foundation
612-624-8819 or 1-800-775-2187
young054@umn.edu