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!

2024 Norwegian National League Scholarship Winners:

SCHOLARSHIPS:

2nd grade:  Lily Tokich and Amelia von Aulock
4th grade: Hannah Burns and Christine von Aulock
HS Senior: Brooke Johnson
Haug Family : Victor Larimer


SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS - 2026
Applicants must be current students, be of Norwegian ancestry, and residing in the counties of Boone, Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Kendall, McHenry,Will, or Winnebago.

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


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
The Haug Family Scholarship is available to senior high school students applying to a business major and college students currently enrolled in a business curriculum.

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