Swiss Benevolent Society of Chicago

🌟 SBS Scholarships for 2026–27 🌟
We’re beginning our review of this year’s applications and are grateful to everyone helping us reach students, families, and teachers.
📘 SBS Merit Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2026
• We’ll see if any final submissions arrive today
🎓 SBS Undergraduate Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2026
• Strong interest again this year
🌍 Concordia Language Village Scholarships (2026)
17 scholarships awarded - Congratulations!
We reached a larger group of students this year through outreach with AATF, AATG, AATI, CPS, and local schools. We hope to continue expanding access next year.
🇫🇷 World Camp at the Lycée Français (2026) - this is a new scholarship program, and the interest continues to grow. Families can explore the World Camp website year‑round for more information.
💬 Thank you to everyone who helps share these opportunities. Your support strengthens our community and opens doors for young language learners across Chicago.

Job openings Stay informed about Swiss-US interests and relations in the fields of innovation, science and technology, economic affairs, democracy, the arts and lifestyle

BREAKING NEWS - April 1, 2026: The Swiss Center is proud to announce an unprecedented historic moment in world geography! 🚨🚨

After years of confusion, Switzerland and Sweden have officially decided… to become ONE country.

Introducing: SWITZERDEN 🇨🇭🤝🇸🇪

✔️ Capital: Stockhölm (yes, now with an umlaut)
✔️ Official languages: German, French, Romansh, Italian, and Swedish
✔️ National dish: Chocolate-covered meatballs

Official statement from Switzerden authorities: “People kept mixing us up, so we decided to just save everyone the trouble.”

The Swiss Center looks forward to a long and happy partnership between these two newly joined countries! 🇸🇪❤🇨🇭

Scholarship Opportunity! 🇨🇭

The Swiss Benevolent Society of Chicago is excited to continue its Undergraduate Scholarship Program—now in its 54th year!

This special scholarship supports students of Swiss ancestry with college tuition and invites applicants to reflect on Swiss or Swiss-American culture through a short essay.

✨ A wonderful opportunity to celebrate heritage while investing in your future!

📅 Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026

Please share with students, families, and friends who may be interested!

The SBS Senior Group's next meeting is THIS TUESDAY (March 10) from 12 to 2 pm!

We will offer light refreshments. Come and enjoy the community of those with Swiss heritage or connections to Switzerland! 🇨🇭

ONE WEEK AWAY! The deadline for our Language Immersion Scholarships is coming up. Apply now to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to learn a new language!

Learn more and apply here! https://sbschicago.org/immersion/

Great interview with Thomas Zoells, president of PianoForte and an SBS board member!

Living History in the Midwest: A Conversation with Thomas Zoells - SWISS IMPACT USA Welcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General...

Fascinating history of SBS Member Thomas Zoells

Living History in the Midwest: A Conversation with Thomas Zoells - SWISS IMPACT USA Welcome to the History Blog featuring the connections between Switzerland and the Midwest. I am Joerg Oberschmied, Deputy Consul General...

Want to learn a new language? The deadline for our 2026 Language Immersion Scholarships is fast approaching!

Learn more and apply here! https://sbschicago.org/immersion/