To encourage the study of
Norwegian heritage the Norwegian National League has
developed and administers a scholarship program open to
children of Norwegian descent in grades 1-12. The students
research and write a paper on the topic “Your Family’s
Norwegian Heritage” (see the Scholarship Writing Guide for
guidance). The younger grades will submit a drawing on
a Norwegian topic.Photo attribution: Creative commons CCO / Pixabay.com
Entry deadline is March 1, 2021
(Note the
addition of LaSalle county for 2018, as well as
introducing separate Grade 5-6 and 7-8 scholarships
replacing the previous Grade 5-8 single scholarship)Applicants must be current students, be of Norwegian ancestry, and residing in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Kendall, McHenry or Will.
Download and read the applications for complete instructions.
Application for Grades 1 through 4 -- original drawing - $25.00 cash award
<CLICK/TAP> for application form
Application for Grades 5 through 6 -- 300-word essay - $50.00 cash award
<CLICK/TAP> for application form
Application
for Grades 7 through 8 -- 300-word essay - $50.00 cash
award
<CLICK/TAP>
for application form
Application
for Grades 9 through 11 --
300-word essay - $100.00 cash award
<CLICK/TAP>
for application form
Application
for a College-bound High School Senior --
500-word essay - $1,000 Scholarship
<CLICK/TAP>
for application form
Those writing essays will want to download, read and follow our Scholarship Writing Guide.
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Norwegian National League 2018 Scholarship Winners!