| Organization |
Lakselaget
7001 Golden Valley Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55427
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| Emails |
membership@lakselaget.org
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| Level of Study |
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
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| Award Type |
Scholarship
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| Purpose |
To promote the international connections between Norway and Minnesota, and learn, teach and share knowledge that will benefit women in their complex roles in today's society. |
| Focus |
Biology; Mathematics and mathematical sciences; Science. |
| Qualifications |
Applicant must be Female American or Norwegian citizen; Minnesota women with a connection to Minnesota (attending school in Minnesota, grew up in Minnesota or currently residing in Minnesota) who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited American college or university wishing to study in Norway; or Norwegians currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited Norwegian college or university, wishing to study at a Minnesota college or university or at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks; We especially encourage students pursuing fields where women are underrepresented, such as biotechnology, mathematics, and the sciences to apply, however, students pursuing all other areas of study are also welcome to apply; Applicants must be either a full-time undergraduate student who has completed at least one year or a full-time graduate student; American students should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, Norwegians the equivalent. |
| Criteria |
Selection will be based on the committee criteria. |
| Funds |
$1,000
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| Duration |
Annual. |
| To Apply |
Applicants must be submit online application form; Up to a 1,000-word essay which clearly describes why studying in Norway or the United States of America is important to you, what you expect to contribute in the future, your ideas for sharing knowledge internationally, and how your studies will uphold Lakselaget's motto; a statement explaining how you meet the eligibility requirements; two letters of recommendation substantiating your interest in Norway or the United States; the individuals, who are writing your letters of recommendation, to sign the letter, place it in an envelope, close the envelope, and sign over the seal on the backside of the envelope; Or have recommender send via email; a copy of an official transcript from all undergraduate colleges and/or universities attended; a letter of acceptance from the program in which you will participate. |
| Deadline |
March 1. |
| Contact |
Kathi Tunheim, Ph.D., Foundation Director 679 Minnetonka Highlands Lane, Orono, MN 55356 USA Or via email to: scholarships@lakselaget.org. |
| For more information |
http://www.lakselaget.org |