Elsa Wester Lens endowment fund

Elsa Wester Lens endowment fund

You are eligible for financial support to study theology in Sweden if you intend to become a priest and are unable to fund your studies entirely yourself. The fund helps prospective priests to complete their training. The sources do not specify either the exact amount or the duration of the support.

Who can apply

• Field of study: You are studying theology at a Swedish theological faculty.
• Your goal: You are training to become a priest or pastor.
• Financial need: You are unable to cover the costs of your studies on your own.
• Priority group: First and foremost are the relatives of Hans Peter Norén and his wife Sofia Andersson Norén. Secondly, there are students with links to the Ryssby parish in Kalmar, Sweden.
• Nationality: Applicants of all nationalities are welcome to apply, provided they are studying in Sweden.

How to apply

Calls for applications are usually published every two years, in odd-numbered years. They are displayed on the noticeboards of Swedish theological faculties.

How realistic are your chances?

This fund has very strict eligibility criteria: you must be studying theology in Sweden, be aiming for a career in the priesthood and demonstrate financial need, meaning that the pool of eligible applicants is small. Your chances are greatest if you are related to the Norén family or have a connection to the Ryssby parish, as these applicants are given priority. Keep an eye on the faculty noticeboards, as calls for applications are only issued in odd-numbered years.