Norwegian National League Scholarship
Direct application
$1,000
Eligibility
Location
Illinois
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
College-bound Illinois high school seniors of Norwegian ancestry residing in eligible northern Illinois counties with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply for this $1,000 scholarship.
The number of awards varies each year. Winners are typically recognized during Syttende Mai parade festivities.
Submit the application, transcript, college acceptance letter, and a 500-word essay on your family's Norwegian heritage, postmarked or emailed by March 1. The Norwegian National League of Chicago administers the program to keep Norwegian cultural heritage alive.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Application
- Transcript
- College acceptance letter
- 500-word essay on the applicant's family's Norwegian heritage
- Must demonstrate Norwegian ancestry/heritage
- Must reside in one of these Illinois counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, LaSalle, Kendall, McHenry, Will, or Winnebago
- Current student status required (college-bound high school senior for this award)
- Entry deadline: March 1st annually
- A Scholarship Writing Guide is available for essay applicants