Notice of Scholarships -- Program and Application
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Below is a sample of the program and application for an NCC scholarship. Near the bottom of the page is a link for you to download a Word document for completion and submittal to the Scholarship Committee.
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NORWEGIAN COMMERCIAL CLUB
2245 NW 57th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIPS
The Norwegian Commercial Club is offering scholarships through its Scholarship Fund. There will be three awards totaling up to $14,000.00. The first is for a cash-only award sent to the educational institute of the award recipient. The second award includes the cash award and one round trip airline ticket to Oslo, Norway for study in Scandinavia. This ticket is supported by IcelandAir. In addition to the above, there is an NCC Fisheries Scholarship available to High School Seniors and/or Graduate Students seeking to pursue a career in fisheries management or research in the Pacific Northwest or Alaska, and also to students in fishery technical schools, such as the Maritime Academy.
OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
To prepare young men and women who have a background in American-Norwegian ideals with an education in civic and commercial activity to the end that benefit therefrom may accrue to the State of Washington, City of Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest.
To promote education that will assist in and encourage the building of new industries and the expansion of old through training in accredited formal and vocational public and private schools in the northwestern United States, Canada, and the Scandinavian countries.
To further the education of applicants interested in promoting the cultural bonds between the Scandinavian countries and the United States.
SCHOLARSHIP USE
Scholarship awards are based generally on the financial need, scholarship capability and activities of the applicant, and the objectives and purposes of the fund. The award may be used for tuition to a private or public school in the Pacific Northwest or Scandinavia or for travel to study in Scandinavia. The cash award will usually be disbursed to your school for application on tuition or school related requirements.
Additional application forms may be obtained by written request to the Scholarship Fund Manager, Norwegian Commercial Club, c/o Nina Svino Svasand, 18515 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155, (include a self-addressed, stamped envelope) or at the office of VIKING BANK, 2237 NW 57th St, Seattle, 98107 in Ballard.
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NORWEGIAN COMMERCIAL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
1. Complete and return this application form and the requested items to Nina Svino Svasand, 18515 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 or at the office of VIKING BANK, 2237 NW 57th St, Seattle, 98107 in Ballard, TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN April 2nd of the Application Year.
2. Scholarship recipients will be notified mid-April, and will be expected to appear at the April meeting of the Norwegian Commercial Club and to write at least one progress report letter during the following school year.
3. Include with your application, copies of all the following which are applicable to your situation:
(a) High School transcript
(b) College transcript
4. Provide letters of recommendation from two current or recent teachers or professors.
5. Provide such other information or data you feel would be appropriate and of assistance to the selection committee.
6. Please print or type when possible.
Home address: School year address:
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Phone: ______________________ Phone: ________________________
To the best of my knowledge, all information contained in and accompanying my application is correct and complete.
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Present School Applicant’s Signature
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Student I.D. Number Name (print or type) Name (Print or type)
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. My application is for (you may check more than one):
_______Round trip air ticket to Oslo and cash award
_______Cash award only
_______Fisheries Scholarship
2. List the last high school and the higher education or vocational schools currently and previously attended (list current or most recent attended school first):
Grade Point
School Year(s) Average
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3. State the college or other degree or certificates you are currently pursuing or intending to pursue.
4. Briefly describe your extra-curricular activities at school or elsewhere during the past three years. Include charitable activities and participation in organizations.
5. Briefly describe any scholastic and non-scholastic awards or honors you have received.
6. List the nature and amount of any scholarships you have received within the past three years.
7. Briefly describe your employment history over the past three years.
Employer Duties From To
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8. Do you receive financial assistance from your parents? Yes____ No_____. If Yes, briefly describe in general:
9. Please provide any additional information or data you feel is appropriate regarding financial need.
10. Please attach a statement in 200 words or less, which gives your plans for furthering your education or vocation and state why you think you qualify for a Norwegian Commercial Club Scholarship Award.
11. If there is insufficient space on this form, please use a separate sheet to provide the additional information. BE SURE TO ALSO PROVIDE the transcripts, letters of recommendation and other information requested in the Instructions to Applicants.
Thank you.
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