Nancy Lorraine Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sons of Norway Foundation
Deadline: February 15.
To encourage young women to enter the field of science and engineering by offering scholarships in Nancy’s memory. Qualifications: Applicants must be country of Study United States; age 17-35 as of the date of application; college credit needed yes, one term; level of Study - Undergraduate; field of Study accepted as a major in chemistry, physics, or engineering (chemical, electrical or mechanical); son membership requirement - Female applicants who are current members of Sons of Norway or daughters or granddaughters of a current member with membership in effect for at least three years prior to the date on the application; if applying under a parent or grandparent, must be under the age of 26; length of Award - 1 year; applicant citizenship - American; other - Female applicants only; must have SAT score of at least 1200 with a math score of 600 or better or an ACT score of at least 26. Selection criteria: Final selection of the scholarship winners will be made by a scholarship committee appointed by the Sons of Norway Foundation; scoring is dependent on the use of complete sentences, proper grammar, and inclusion of information outlined in the essay requirements listed above. How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; a short autobiography, 150 words or less; an essay of 500 words or less addressing each of the following key points: describe how this scholarship will help further career goals; share why have chosen area of study what hope to achieve in life through future career; state how program/course of study or future plans align with at least one of the following core values of the Foundation: building Nordic culture and heritage for the future; committing to life-long learning and service; demonstrating compassion for our members in need; sustaining the link to contemporary Norway; fostering a community of generosity - Describe involvement in Sons of Norway and how it has shaped who are today; academic potential: SAT or ACT scores; latest completed term's transcripts; transcripts may be required once an applicant is tentatively selected; financial need: be prepared to include the amount are able to pay for post-secondary education/training in the online application; three letters of recommendation: one letter must be from the department chair or advisor verifying the candidate's declared major is in the area of chemistry, physics or in chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering; the other two letters should give specific evidence of good character, eagerness, earnestness and ambition in the field of science and/or engineering. Focus: Chemistry; Engineering, Chemical; Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Physical sciences; Science.