Scholarship Undergraduate

Orel and Marie Winjum Memorial Scholarship

Sons of Norway Foundation

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
266
Days
February 15 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Orel and Marie Winjum Memorial Scholarship was created to assist with college tuition costs for students of Norwegian and/or German heritage. There is no SON membership requirement. This scholarship may be used for any field of study. This scholarship will be awarded for one year. Two letters of recommendation that address the applicant's character and abilities must be submitted. One letter must address the influence the applicant's Norwegian and/or German heritage has had on their life. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Sons of Norway Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$2,500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 17 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: German, Norwegian

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Autobiography
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact scholarship@sofn.com
Tel: 800-945-8851
Fax: 612-827-0658 Address 1455 W. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408-2666