Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
32
Days
January 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Myrtle Beinhauer Scholarship

Description

The Myrtle Beinhauer Scholarship offers up to $4,000 in financial support for U.S. citizens aged 17 to 26 pursuing technical, vocational, or undergraduate study in any field within the United States. Applicants must be current members of the Sons of Norway or the child or grandchild of a member with at least one year of active membership prior to applying. The award is granted for one academic year and does not cover expenses from prior terms. Selection is based on academic potential, financial need, and a written essay reflecting the applicantÔÇÖs career goals, community involvement, and alignment with the FoundationÔÇÖs core values. Required materials include a short autobiography, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and responses detailing the applicantÔÇÖs connection to Nordic heritage and the Sons of Norway community.

Amount Details

$4,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 17 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 26 years old

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Contact foundation@sofn.com
Tel: 612-827-3611
Fax: 612-827-0658 Address 1455 W Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408