Sweden Day is a Midsummer celebration honoring Swedish American heritage and history, held annually in New York City since 1941.
This traditional event occurs during the summer solstice at Manhem Club, on the sound in Throggs Neck, New York.
This festival of Midsummer features the raising of the maypole, traditional food, music, folk dancing, games, prizes and camaraderie.
Scholarship are available to students entering or enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or technical program leading to a certificate or degree.
The scholarships are named in honor of Alvalene and T. Edward Karlsson, who served for many years as editors of the Swedish language newspaper, Nordstjernan.