Scholarship
Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships
Sons of Norway Foundation
Award
Varies
Deadline
~Jan 15, 2027
Estimated; confirm on sponsor site
The Sons of Norway Foundation administers seventeen distinct scholarship funds supporting students pursuing education in the United States, Canada, and Norway (including Norwegian folk high schools), open to both Sons of Norway members and non-members depending on the specific fund.
Eligibility
- Essay
- Required
Special eligibility to verify
- Membership required for some (not all) of the 17 funds: Some of the seventeen scholarship funds require Sons of Norway membership; others are open to non-members. An online eligibility quiz determines which funds an applicant qualifies for.
- Connection to Sons of Norway / Norwegian heritage emphasized: The required essay must address the applicant's 'connection to Sons of Norway.' Individual funds (e.g., King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Scholarship) may carry specific ancestry requirements not detailed at the program-overview level.
Application requirements
- Complete the eligibility quiz to identify qualifying scholarship funds: An online eligibility quiz on the Foundation's site determines which of the 17 scholarship funds an applicant qualifies for.
- Submit application through the grants and scholarship portal by January 15: The application must be complete and submitted on or before January 15 each cycle; the portal allows saving drafts.
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Write the required essay: Essay must address why the applicant is applying and their connection to Sons of Norway.
Essay prompt
- Explain why you are applying and describe your connection to Sons of Norway.
- Provide two letters of recommendation: Applicant must supply email addresses for two recommenders; letters do not need to be complete by the January 15 deadline but should follow soon after.
- List academic institutions applied to or accepted by: If the applicant has not decided on a school, they should list the schools applied to and note any acceptances.
Verified Jul 8, 2026 · View official source