Helen Tronvold Norwegian Folk High School Scholarship

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The Sons of Norway Foundation Helen Tronvold Norwegian Folk High School Scholarship, established in 2005, supports the Sons of Norway Foundation’s goal of providing cross-cultural experiences for youth.

Helen Tronvold remembered Sons of Norway youth with a special bequest in her will that is a major source of funding for this scholarship. The Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Directors will determine, on a yearly basis, the number of scholarships awarded. The monetary award of this scholarship will be $2,000 each.

Who is eligible?

Norwegian Folk High Schools Website

Applicants must be current members of Sons of Norway or children or grandchildren of current members, between the ages of 18-23. They must have completed U.S. High School and be accepted by a specific Norwegian Folk High School.

Go to Norwegian Folk High Schools to learn about Norwegian Folk Schools. Text is available in English.

How To Apply

Applications are available on our website at www.sonsofnowray.com/foundation. Applications are due March 1st of each year.

How Winners Are Selected

Final selection of scholarship winners will be made by the Sons of Norway Foundation scholarship committee.

The key criteria for selection are:

  • Student’s statement of cross-cultural education goals
  • Academic potential
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Essay
  • Involvement in Sons of Norway or community activities
  • Financial need

Revision Policy

The Sons of Norway Foundation reserves the right to modify requirements. All applicants are encouraged to check the Foundation website, www.sonsofnorway.com/foundation November 1st of each year for the most current information.

Applications must be sent to:

Sons of Norway Foundation
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666

All materials must be sent in one envelope.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Instructions for Essay

Please use a separate sheet typed.

Part 1: Why do you wish to study abroad in Norway at a Folk High School?

Part 2: How do you plan to share this cross-cultural experience to a broader audience?

If you have any questions, please email before submission to foundation@sofn.com. Please include all items in one envelope. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship applicants are typically notified of awards 10-12 weeks past deadline date.

Mail to:

Sons of Norway Foundation
Folk High School Applications
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408-2666

“ We award scholarships and grants to promote the heritage and culture of Norway, and provide assistance to our members, lodges and their communities.”

—Sons of Norway Foundation Mission Statement

 
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