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Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships

The Sons of Norway Foundation awards scholarships to promising students each year. These scholarship funds support education to help students prepare for their career and journey in life. They also help bring our Foundation mission to fruition by promoting cultural exchanges and the importance of lifelong learning.

The Foundation is grateful to all who help make this scholarship program possible, including:

  • Donors that establish these scholarship funds
  • Judges that review applications
  • The Foundation’s Board of Governors that administers the scholarships
  • Donors like you who help continue to grow the scholarship funds

Want to live in Norway and attend a Norwegian university or folk high school? Could you appreciate help with paying for tuition at your US academic institution? The Sons of Norway Foundation offers different scholarships to both members and non-members of Sons of Norway. It is another benefit of Sons of Norway membership!

The scholarship application season is October 1–January 15. Scholarships are awarded in late Spring for the next academic year.

Celebrating 60 Years of Promise and Purpose

This year, the Foundation awarded $148,000 in scholarships to support students pursuing their educational goals and investing in their futures. We couldn’t be prouder to help the next generation of Sons of Norway members and communities thrive through educational opportunities that reflect our commitment to lifelong learning and service.

Check out this year’s scholarship recipients and consider making a donation to support future scholars.

Scholarship Overview

In keeping with our values of commitment to life-long learning and service, and funding innovative individuals and opportunities, the Sons of Norway Foundation awards approximately 35+ scholarships to promising students each year

Explore the grid below to learn more about our available scholarships and find the opportunity that’s right for you.

Click on the name of any scholarship to learn more about its eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

FHS: Folk High School, T/V: Technical/Vocational, U: Undergraduate, G: Graduate School, OISS: Oslo International Summer School

Ready to Apply?

Now that you’ve explored our Scholarship opportunities and determined which ones you’re interested in, it’s time to take the next step!
Click below to get started with the application process and begin your journey toward a Sons of Norway Foundation scholarship.

Be sure to check out the Q&A section below for answers to frequently asked questions.

Hear from Our Past Recipients

“I deeply appreciate your support and belief in my education and future, and I sincerely thank the Sons of Norway Foundation.”

FAITH BECKETT

ELAINE NELSON SCHOLARSHIP

“Without my scholarship from Sons of Norway Foundation, I simply would not have been able to fund my year at Pasvik Folk High School. During my time there, I ran sled dogs under Northern lights during Arctic winter. Mushing had been a lifelong dream of mine, and this year made that dream come true. That is the power of these scholarships.”

ASHER E. WERTHEIMER

DOUGLAS WARNE AND
ROLF & WENCHE ENG SCHOLARSHIP

“As I reflect on four years of learning and growth, I want to thank you for your support throughout this journey.”

ARNE GRETTE

BERNT ANKER SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Q&A

The application must be complete and submitted on or before January 15, but Letters of Recommendation do not have to meet the January 15 deadline. It is, however, in the applicant’s best interest to have letters in as soon as possible thereafter.

For some scholarships, yes, but there are some scholarships that do not require membership. There is an eligibility quiz that will tell you all the scholarships you qualify for.

The student should fill out the application please, not family members.

You could prepare thoughts around the essay questions about why you are applying and your connection to Sons of Norway. You will want to have the email address for two people who would write a letter of recommendation.

We hope you don’t! The application judges love to read what your activities and experiences have been to bring you to this point of your journey. You already know all the content; you just need to take a moment and collect your thoughts.

We understand. Please list the schools to which you have applied. If you have been accepted by some, note which ones. No worries!

Generous donors create endowments, in other words financial gifts, that are invested and each year the Foundation awards scholarships based on the earnings of each scholarship fund. Pretty neat, right?!? Donors enjoy hearing gratitude from the students.

Tip:

  • Be sure to save your username and password, as you’ll use it throughout the process.
  • Please contact [email protected] with any questions or for more information.

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