King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund
Sponsored by Sons of Norway Foundation
Administered by Sons of Norway Foundation

**** AWARD
Award Type: Scholarship
Annual # of awards: 6
Purpose: HRM, King Olav V of Norway allowed the Sons of Norway Foundation to use his name in establishing a fund to promote cultural exchange between Norway and North America. The fund welcomes applications from Americans, 18 years or older, with a plan of studies to focus on exploring his/her interest in Norwegian heritage or in modern Norway at an institution of higher learning. The fund also welcomes Norwegians, 18 and older, who desire to further their studies in North American culture at an institution of higher learning.


**** CONTACT INFORMATION
King Olav V Norwegian-American Heritage Fund
Sons of Norway Foundation
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States

phone: (612) 821-4632
email: foundation@sofn.com
url: http://www.sofn.com/foundation/foun...

**** LOCATION
Country: United States
Fields of Study: Foreign Language
Emphasis On: Any American, 18 years of age or older, who has demonstrated a keen and sincere interest in the Norwegian heritage and/or any Norwegian, 18 years of age or older, who has demonstrated an interest in American heritage, and who now desires to further the study of their heritages at a recognized educational institution (arts, crafts, literature, history, music, folklore, etc.) is eligible to apply for a scholarship/grant.


**** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION
Average Amount per Award: $1,000 - $1,750
Award Includes: tuition


**** APPLICATION INFORMATION
Deadline: March 1
Notification Date: May 15
Procedure: Applications and guidelines may be found at www.sonsofnorway.com, click on foundation, then, click on scholarships.


**** ELIGIBILITY
Level of Study: undergraduate, graduate
Nationality/Residency: US or Norway





**** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applications may be down loaded from www.sonsofnorway.com, clic on foundation,then, click on scholarships