Leif Eie Scholarship Fund, Deadline April 30, 2008

Purpose:
The Greater Seattle Chapter of the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce offers a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. This scholarship is intended to promote the education of students in the ideals of the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce to encourage and support the enhancement of trade, commerce, and other professional relations between Norway, WashingtonState, and the Pacific Northwest. In addition, the scholarship is intended to promote the cultural ties between Norway and the United States of America. Applicants will be judged on merit alone as determined by the Scholarship Committee's evaluation of the applicant's written proposal describing the purpose for which the scholarship will be used, three letters of recommendation, and an official copy of the student's transcripts.

Eligibility:

  • Priority consideration shall be given to applicants whose course of study aims toward a future career in business or the professions (for example, in the fields of law, education, the arts and humanities, and international relations) which involve developing and strengthening relations between Norway and the United States.
  • Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, residing in the region of the Seattle Chapter of the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, or citizens of Norway enrolled in a course of study at a university or college in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Applicants are expected to have some demonstrable knowledge of the Norwegian language, such as completion of ONE year of Norwegian language study or equivalent proficiency.
  • Applicants must have a minimum of a C+ grade point average, or its equivalent. The scholarship may be awarded to one winner or split between two winners.

Completed applications must be sent to:

NACC Scholarship
Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce
2200 Alaskan Way Suite 470
Seattle, WA98121

NACC SCHOLARSHIP:

Instructions to Applicants

The completed application and supporting material are due NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2008.

The application must include:

  1. The full name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;
  1. A typed written proposal outlining the purpose for which a
    scholarship application is made. Describe any project which the scholarship
    is intended to support and/or fully explain the purpose of the application;
  1. A brief personal description;
  1. A description of scholastic and non-scholastic awards received;
  1. Three letters of recommendation from employers, teachers, or
    professors who are familiar with your work;
  1. Official copies of transcripts of all university/college work;
  1. Any additional information or data you feel is appropriate for the
    Committee to know; and why.

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