Daughters of Norway

This year three Daughters of Norway Scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded. Two of these were sponsored by the Grand Lodge and one by Anna Kolbjornsdatter Lodge #36 of San Francisco. The winners, in alphabetical order are:

• Aileen Andres – attending American University, Washington DC (Major/Minor: International Development/Economics & Spanish)
• Allan Brudwick – attending the University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Major: Mechanical Engineering)
• Camille Journey – attending Whitworth University, Spokane, WA (Major: Psychology)

The alternate selction is:
• Carly Thomson – attending Shorleine Community College, Shoreline, WA (Major: Dental Hygiene)

The scholarship Committee had a difficult choice in selecting the winners. They received 14 qualifying applications, representing 8 Daughters of Norway lodges. Every one of the candidates was impressive as a scholar, as a person contributing to their community, and in their goals for the future. Members can be proud of all these young people. The organization thanks the committee and chairperson for their excellent work.

A scholarship may only be granted to a student registered in a full-time program at an accredited institution of higher education, i.e. college, university, technical school or vocational school. The student must have completed at least one full year or have at least sophomore standing and have a grade point average of 2.7 or better. The recipient must be a member of the Daughters of Norway or be related to a member. The Scholarship Committee will determine other pertinent criteria in its selection of prospective recipients. "An applicant may apply for a Grand Lodge Scholarship as often as desired, but a recipient of an award may not re-apply." (Constitution of the Daughters of Norway, Article X)

1. Complete the Daughters of Norway Grand Lodge Scholarship Application Form dated 2012.
2. On a separate sheet of paper, write a brief personal history (one page – no more than 400 words), including your educational and career goals. Please keep in mind that it is just as important to write about personal experiences and goals, as it is to include facts about participation in organizations and activities. Write the biography in a narrative that is easy to read.
3. Obtain the most recent transcript from your college or university, technical, or vocational school.
4. Submit a letter of recommendation (one page, no more than 400 words, on school letterhead, in a sealed envelope with the same letterhead) from a member of the faculty of the school you attend
5. Submit a personal recommendation from someone other than a relative (one page, no more than 400 words, in a sealed envelope addressed to Scholarship Chair).

Contact the people who will write the recommendations as soon as possible, as it take time to write recommendations. It is your responsibility to follow up and make sure the recommendations will reach you in time to mail by the deadline.

Do not omit or make any substitutions to the above requirements. Mail all items in one large manila envelope (postmarked by June 1, 2012 to: