By Emily Stark & Jon Tehven

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. 

There are a variety of scholarships available for college, trade schools, and study abroad, from $1,500 to $20,000+. 

Go to the Sons of Norway Foundation website at https://www.sofn.com/foundation/scholarships/ to find out if you are eligible to apply. When you find one or more for which you qualify, read the Overview, Who Can Apply, and View Guidelines. 

Here are a few suggestions for your scholarship application: 

  1. Treat the application as if it is a job application. Be thorough in completing all of the requirements. Make a list of all the application requirements and check them off when completed. Then, double-check before submitting to be sure that it is complete.  
  1. Read and study the Criteria section of the application. In your essay, you are asked to address six key points. Use specific, experiential examples when answering these key points, especially your connection to Sons of Norway.  
  1. How did you find out about the Sons of Norway Foundation scholarship and/or what do you know about the Sons of Norway Foundation? Demonstrate that you’ve done research beyond a simple Google search.
  1. Emphasize your involvement in community or school volunteer work.