SCHOLARSHIPS -2023


EXCITING NEWS: WE HAVE AN ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2023 - "$1,500 Haug Family Scholarship". The form is available below with the forms for all of our other scholarships.

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. Winning students usually receive their award in a ceremony during the after the Syttende Mai parade festivities

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS RANGE FROM $25-$1,500.
ENTRY DEADLINE: MARCH 1st OF EACH YEAR.

CONGRATULATIONS!

2022 Norwegian National League Scholarship Winners:

  • $1000.00 Senior -        Audrey Nilsen
  • $100.00 9-11 grade  -  Kate Hansen
  • $50.00 5-8 grade -       Emma Hansen
  • $25.00 1-4 grade -       Alexandra Woods 
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
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 the form you need, read the instructions and submit the form to the indicated address. Details on the information you need to provide is included on each form.

Grades 1 through 4
*original drawing - $25.00 cash award
<CLICK/TAP> for application form


Grades 5 through 6
*300-word essay - $50.00 cash award
<CLICK/TAP> for application form


Grades 7 through 8
*300-word essay - $50.00 cash award
<CLICK/TAP> for application form


Grades 9 through 11
*300-word essay - $100.00 cash award
<CLICK/TAP> for application form


College-bound High School Senior
*500-word essay - $1,000 Scholarship
<CLICK/TAP> for application form


Haug Family Scholarship
*500 word essay - $1,500 Scholarship
This new scholarship is for high school students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and letter of acceptance from a college or university

Those writing essays will want to download, read and follow our Scholarship Writing Guide.