Foundation Application

Scandinavian Society Foundation

Scholarship/Grant Application (3 Pages)

Up to $1000.

The purpose of the Scandinavian Society Foundation is to foster the development of ideas, knowledge, culture and understanding between the peoples of the United States of America and the peoples of the Scandinavian countries. The term Scandinavian is meant to be Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Activities eligible for Funding.

Funds of the Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation may be granted for one of the following categories:

Scholarships to study Scandinavian languages and/or culture in one or more Scandinavian countries. The goal is that such studies should help the student achieve a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Scandinavian contributions to world culture
Scholarships to students from Scandinavia for studies in the US to help improve mutual understanding and goodwill between the US and the Scandinavian countries.
Study and prepare a 10-page double-spaced grant committee reviewed paper on some aspects of one or more of the Scandinavian countries that is acceptable for the Viking Press and a Power Point Presentation for a Scandinavian Society meeting.
Visits, events or performances that may help preserve the Scandinavian heritage of the people of Scandinavian origin or descent in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Persons Eligible for funding

Grants are limited to persons/students from the Greater Cincinnatiarea, students from Scandinavia studying in the GreaterCincinnati area and persons or groups putting on Scandinavian cultural events in this area.

Please plan to give a formal report to the Scandinavian Society and/or to the Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation.

Please return completed applications to

Shirley Ekvall, 549 Tohatchi Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215.

If you have questions or need help, please callShirley Ekvall, 522-1403 or e-mail ekvallr@aol.com

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Signature of Applicant.

SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

Scholarship/Grant Application

This is an application for a scholarship/grant up to $1000 from the Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation
(please print or type)

Date:__________Name:________________________Signature___________________

Address______________________Phone_______________________

Date/Year/Place of Birth (categories 1,2 and 3)___________________

(if applicant is a minor) Parent's Name_______________________Signature______________
Address______________________Phone________________________

Sponsor's Name_____________________Signature________________Phone___________________________

Sponsor's Relation to Applicant_____________________

Name of college/school recently attended
(categories 1,2,3) ___________________
Address ___________________Phone ____________________

Member of Scandinavian Society Yes__ No___ (not required)if yes: When did you join Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati? Date/Year_____ Have you received a prior grant from the Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation?Yes____No____

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Please sign and attach each of the following:

Categories 1 and 2
Information Sheet (include essay
Your College/School Transcript of courses and grades
3 letters of reference/recommendations (1 Personal, 1 Academic, 1 Work Experience)Confirmation/Acceptance Letter from the College/School you plan to attend

Categories 3 and 4
Information sheet

Please return completed application to

Shirley Ekvall, 549 Tohatchi Drive,Cincinnati Ohio 4521 If you have any questions or need help in writing this application, please call Shirley Ekvall at 522-1403 or-mail ekvall@aol.com

SCANDINAVIAN SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

Categories 1 and 2

(Please print or type and use space on the back or on another sheet as needed.)

Describe your personal and educational goals:

Explain how you plan to accomplish your goals:

Identify expected time frames for reaching your goals and indicate when the grant will be needed:

When do you expect to complete your goal?

List the primary funds and sources for your studies in college/school

Name of the school/college you plan to attend____________________

Address________________Phone_______________

List discipline you plan to pursue__________________

Describe in 300 words or less how a grant from the Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation will enhance your educational experience in college/school and fit in with the purpose of Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation.

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Applicant's Signature and Date

Categories 3 and 4.

Explain the study or event and how you plan to use this grant money

Explain how this study or event fits the purpose of the Scandinavian Society of Cincinnati Foundation

Estimate the cost of this study or event and specify details and justification of this cost. (Category 4 only.)

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_Signature of Applicant