The Bernt Anker Scholarship typically awards scholarship every year for four consecutive years for each scholarship recipient. One new recipient will be selected each year. Applicants must be American citizens who have applied to are enrolled in a four-year, post-secondary institution or a two year community college with the intent of continuing toward an undergraduate degree in the US, and those who have a certificate of completion from high school or are about to graduate from high school. Preference will be given to students without parents or to students raised by single parents .A short autobiography, and two letters of recommendation are required. Note: for students without parents: we require one recommendation letter verify your situation, on institutional letterhead from either: your high-school guidance counselor, or an official office of your college (such as the financial aid or bursarÔÇÖs office).