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!

2025 Norwegian National League Scholarship Winners:

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Haug Family $1,500 Business Scholarship --   Anja Schneiderwind
High School Senior $1,000 Scholarship       --   Lean Wickencamp


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. Information details you need to provide are included on each form.

Grades 1 through 4
*original drawing - $25.00 cash award
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Grades 5 through 6
*300 word minimum essay on the topic “Your Family’s Norwegian Heritage” - $50.00 cash award
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Grades 7 through 8
*300 word minimum essay on the topic “Your Family’s Norwegian Heritage” - $50.00 cash award
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Grades 9 through 11
*300 word minimum essay on the topic “Your Family’s Norwegian Heritage” - $100.00 cash award
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College-bound High School Senior
*500 word minimum essay on the topic “Your Family’s Norwegian Heritage”- $1,000 Scholarship
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Haug Family Scholarship
*500 word minimum essay on the topic “Your Family’s Norwegian Heritage” - $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.
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Those writing essays will want to download, read and follow our Scholarship Writing Guide.
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