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Sons of Norway Foundation ScholarshipsThe Sons of Norway Foundation awards approximately 25 scholarships to promising students each year and promotes cultural exchange and support education to help students prepare the next generation of workers.All scholarships are open for application starting October 1. Deadlines vary so please check the information on each scholarship.View full list of scholarships The [...]
The Sons of Norway Foundation needs your support today! Since 1966, the Sons of Norway Foundation has provided assistance to lodges, members, organizations and students to promote and preserve Norwegian culture and heritage and provide higher education and humanitarian aid across the country and the world. We are excited to announce a membership-wide fundraising campaign called [...]
The Sons of Norway Foundation needs your support today! Since 1966, the Sons of Norway Foundation has provided assistance to lodges, members, organizations and students to promote and preserve Norwegian culture and heritage and provide higher education and humanitarian aid across the country and the world. We are excited to announce a membership-wide fundraising campaign called [...]
Continuing our founders’ dreams 125 years later By Leslee Lane Hoyum, Chair, Sons of Norway Foundation Happy 125th anniversary, Sons of Norway—a glorious moment in the Norwegian-American experience. Sons of Norway was formed as a permanent society to protect members and their families from financial hardships during times of sickness or death and to provide a social [...]
A Letter From the Chair Leslee Lane Hoyum Your Humanitarian Fund Expands its Compassion In this difficult time of COVID-19, it is easy to understand why our founding members banded together to provide financial support to one another and their families should trouble befall them. Now, 125 years later, Sons of Norway not only has wonderful financial [...]
Faithful to Our Mission and Members At the Sons of Norway Foundation, we are driven by a sense of purpose: to celebrate Nordic culture and heritage through scholarships and grants to our members and communities. Since 1966, staying true to this purpose, we have been supporting our members through scholarships and cultural exchange opportunities, providing disaster [...]
The Sons of Norway Foundation has been proudly supporting accomplished and innovative students since our founding in 1966. We are pleased to share their stories with the donors and members who make our scholarships happen. Here is one such message from 2021 King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Scholarship recipient Amalia Waiter Lewis.
Did you know that educational scholarships are an important way of sharing our heritage and Nordic values with younger generations? It feels great to help young Sons of Norway members explore their Norwegian roots though the exciting and educational life experiences made possible by our generous donors.
High school seniors and current college students- it's time to start thinking about 2023! If you are a member of Sons of Norway or have a parent or grandparent who is a member, you can apply for a scholarship from the Sons of Norway Foundation.
The Sons of Norway Foundation has exciting news about changes to the grant and scholarship offerings: Lodge Culture and Heritage Grant is only available to Sons of Norway lodges. Community Partnership Grant accepts applications from non-members. A new grant has been added promote lodge vitality. Helping Hands to Children Grant no longer requires that an award be matched. [...]
The value of membership As a member of Sons of Norway, you're invited to enjoy the numerous benefits we have. Whether your interests lie in financial products, travel, culture or heritage, Sons of Norway has a lot to offer, including the assistance of Financial Benefits Counselors and the fellowship and philanthropy opportunities of your local lodge. [...]
Each year, the Sons of Norway Foundation contributes thousands of dollars to communities throughout the United States in the form of grants and scholarships. Many of the Foundation’s awards are intended to maximize the outstanding work our lodges throughout the country are doing within their communities. This year’s grant recipients exemplify this spirit, including 2017 Local Lodge Partnership Grant recipient Kong [...]
Vinland Lodge, 1-193 It’s been said that Sons of Norway is the best kept secret: Our organization offers plenty of great benefits, but many people don’t know all that we have to offer. It’s time to change that! In reality, Sons of Norway is a vibrant international cultural organization with benefits that appeal to members of all ages. With that [...]
The name Doug Warne may sound familiar to many of you. After all, he serves on the Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors and is the voice behind the Seattle-based radio show “Scandinavian Hour,”which he has hosted for 55 years. Today, Warne is the proud holder of a St. Olav Medal, bestowed by His Majesty King Harald V in recognition [...]
In the May issue of Viking, we talked with Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship recipient Shiloh Curtis. She hails from Sunnyvale, Calif., and attends college at MIT. Curtis is passionate about robotics. See more from the interview below. Q: What sparked your interest in robotics? A: I think my dad was mostly responsible for this. When I was a kid, we [...]
An annuity is a financial product that pays an income for the remainder of your life. This income is guaranteed for the rest of your life and can be paid out immediately or deferred until you retire. Annuities offer many benefits including tax-deferred growth, guaranteed income for your life and a guaranteed death benefit. There are two basic types of annuities: [...]
Assurance for every stage of life Life insurance products can help you plan and prepare for almost every stage of life. From universal life and children's insurance to Medicare supplemental and long term care, a Sons of Norway Financial Benefits Counselor can help you select the products that best fit your needs. Universal Life Insurance gives [...]
The Sons of Norway Foundation needs your support today! Since 1966, the Sons of Norway Foundation has provided assistance to lodges, members, organizations and students to promote and preserve Norwegian culture and heritage and provide higher education and humanitarian aid across the country and the world. We are excited to announce a membership-wide fundraising campaign called [...]
We are pleased to announce that the Sons of Norway Foundation awarded more than $18,000 in grants to 33 lodges last year. Three types of grants are available to assist lodges in the following areas.
Why join Sons of Norway?Because there’s a little bit of Norway in all of us! Find out how you can explore Nordic heritage and culture as a member of the Sons of Norway family. Daughters, sons and friends of Norway are welcome to join. Norwegian ancestry is not required. Members have enjoyed celebrating the heritage, culture and [...]
