Norwegian Commercial Club Scholarship Fund

Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho), Canada, and Scandinavian countries

Objectives and Purposes

• Prepare young people with interest in Norwegian-American ideals with education in civic and commercial activity benefiting Seattle, Washington state, and the greater Pacific Northwest
• Promote education through accredited formal and vocational public and private schools in the northwestern United States, Canada, and Scandinavian countries
• Further education of applicants interested in promoting cultural and/or commercial relationships between Scandinavian nations and the United States

Award Types

Minimum of three awards available:

1. Cash-only award - sent to registered educational institute of award recipient
2. NCC Fisheries Scholarship - available to:
   • High school seniors or graduate students seeking careers in fisheries management or fisheries research in Pacific Northwest or Alaska
   • Students in fisheries technical schools (e.g., Maritime Academy)
3. International Summer School Scholarship - tuition and expenses for International Summer School at University of Oslo (limited to students who live or attend school in Washington)

Note: Award allocations may change depending on number of qualified candidates

Eligibility

• Interest in Norwegian-American ideals
• Pursuing education in accredited institutions
• For ISS scholarship: must live or attend school in Washington state
• For Fisheries scholarship: high school seniors, graduate students, or technical school students

Evaluation Criteria

• Merit-based evaluation
• Financial need
• Scholarship capability
• Applicant activities
• Alignment with fund objectives
• Committee reviews applications blind (names removed)

Fund Administration

• 100% of all NCC scholarship funds used for scholarships
• All administrative expenses borne by Norwegian Commercial Club
• Managed by officers including President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and 3-12 trustees
• Board members elected annually in May

Contact Information

Seattle, WA 98107

For committee participation inquiries: Contact NCC President or NCC Scholarship Fund President

Application Process

Submission Method:

• Online application preferred
• Alternative: Mail application to NCC Scholarship Fund President, C/O Leif Erikson Lodge, 2245 NW 57th St, Seattle, WA 98107

Deadline: March 1st (postmark deadline for mailed applications)

Notification Timeline:

• Recipients notified early April
• Grantees expected to appear at NCC April meeting (2nd Thursday in April)

Allowable Uses of Award:

• Tuition to private or public school in Pacific Northwest or Scandinavia
• Travel to study in Scandinavia (where specified)
• School-related requirements (cash awards typically disbursed to school)

Required Information:
Applications evaluated on:

• Financial need
• Scholarship capability
• Activities and involvement
• Alignment with fund objectives and purposes