Oslo International Summer School Scholarship
Sons of Norway and Sons of Norway Foundation each offer one scholarship to Oslo International Summer School annually. Each of the two scholarships is for $1,500. The Sons of Norway Foundation General Fund supports this scholarship through donations, large and small, by memorial donations and gifts by will.
Who Is Eligible?
Applicants who are admitted to Oslo International Summer School, and who are current Sons of Norway members or children or grandchildren of current members, are eligible.
Deadline for Applications
Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1. Sons of Norway Foundation does not accept applications via fax.
How Winners Are Selected
Final selection of the scholarship winners will be made by a scholarship committee appointed by the President of the Sons of Norway Foundation. Award decisions are based upon the criteria listed below. Notification of award will be made within 10 weeks of deadline.
The key criteria for selection are:
- Academic potential
- Benefits to Sons of Norway or
- Benefits to the larger Norwegian Community
- Involvement in school and community activities
- Financial need
- Other, e.g., work experience
How To Apply
Applicants must submit an application, an essay and letters of recommendation
(guidelines and form available from our website at www.sonsofnorway.com or Sons of Norway Foundation, 1455 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408-2666).
Send Applications To:
Sons of Norway Foundation
Attn: Oslo International Summer School
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666
You may e-mail questions to foundation@sofn.com prior to submission.
Revision Policy
The general conditions and procedures under which scholarship awards are made may be reviewed periodically by Sons of Norway Foundation. Applicant eligibility may be modified at the sole discretion of Sons of Norway and Sons of Norway Foundation. However, any previously approved scholarship/grant award will not be affected by new conditions or procedures.
In cases where a student has secured application materials early, it is recommended that the student check www.sonsofnorway.com in Nov. prior to submission, making certain that no revisions have been made which will affect the upcoming scholarship period.
Oslo International Summer School Scholarship
“ 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
Scholarship Guidelines for Essays
Submit two separate essays each on a separate sheet addressing both of the items below. Maximum one page per essay.
- Interest in Norwegian-American heritage as it relates to personal goals, education, community or social activities, career goals and an assessment of how this program will benefit you
- Description of how your experience will benefit the community and be in accord with Sons of Norway’s objectives
(Note the Sons of Norway Mission Statement on page 1.)
Application Checklist
Deadline For Application: March 1st of each year
- Application form completed and signed
- Official grade transcripts
- Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes by the reference source)
- essays
- include photo (headshot) no smaller that 3” X 5”
A brief written report, with photos of your experiences is welcome.
Mail To:
SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION
ATNN: OSLO INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
1455 WEST LAKE STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55408-2666
APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY MARCH 1.
If you have any questions please e-mail before submission to foundation@sofn.com
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL ITEMS REQUIRED IN ONE ENVELOPE.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
