Northwest Danish Association Scholarships

Description

Each year the Association awards scholarships to young students who reside or attend school in either Washington or Oregon for their education studying Danish language and literature, arts and crafts, history, political science, and other degrees. For over 30 years, our scholarship awards have helped make educational dreams a reality.

Through its scholarship program, the Northwest Danish Association seeks to:

Continue the traditions of education and career opportunity that are found in both the United States and Denmark
Encourage students in the states of Washington and Oregon to pursue their highest individual levels of achievement
Support the potential need in today’s environment to prepare for a variety of careers in a lifetime
Acknowledge the value of a broad range of educational purposes from mastering basics needed for pursuing specialized knowledge and skills
Recognize the worth of careers that enrich individual and community life and/or entertain
Provide financial assistance for a variety of expenses related to a program of study

Preference is given to students who have volunteered and shown exceptional involvement in Northwest Danish Association activities.

Eligibility

You must be a current member of the NWDA AND have been a member for at least the current 2024- 2025 membership year. Current family membership is OK if you are under 18 years old by the application deadline. If awarded a scholarship, you must be a member of NWDA for the duration of the scholarship.
An applicant must demonstrate a connection to Denmark through life experience, travel, study abroad, field of study, or heritage. The program is open to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, or nationality.
You must reside in the States of Oregon or Washington OR be enrolled in an accredited school in the States of Oregon or Washington.
You must intend to use the NWDA scholarship in seeking an academic degree, vocational degree, or retraining for employment possibilities, or in training for a legitimate artistic career that will enrich you.

Student Type

freshman
sophomore
junior
senior
graduate

Citizen Type

US Citizen
Permanent Resident
International or Other Visa Status

Procedure

Application forms are available online at https://northwestdanish.org/scholarships/

The COMPLETE application must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee by the deadline:

Northwest Danish Association

1833 North 105th Street, Suite 101

Seattle, Washington 98133-8973

206-523-3263

Faxed, late, or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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