Viking Magazine - October 2011 - 21

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The Sons of Norway Foundation
celebrated a milestone in 2011.
This year HM King Harald V
of Norway demonstrated his
ongoing belief in philanthropy
and confidence in the mission
of the Sons of Norway Foundation
by renewing his Royal Patronage.
While in earlier times
patronage often involved a
royal letter of protection, today
it serves to raise public awareness
of an organization or event
that supports a worthy cause.
In addition to the renewal
of its Royal Patronage, the
Sons of Norway Foundation
has made significant strides
since its formation in 1966,
when its original purpose was
to support research and study
of Norwegian culture and
language. In the interim, the
scope of the Foundation has
grown to include a wider range
of scholarships and grants to
assist individuals, lodges and
their communities.
" The Sons of Norway leaders
who formed the Foundation
were aware that the Norwegian
culture in America would
become diluted over time, " says
Cindy Olson, director of the
Foundation. " To keep the culture
alive and vibrant for the next
generation, they decided to provide
financial assistance to members
wishing to keep Norwegian
and American ties strong. "
As the Foundation scholarship
funds have grown, so have
the number of scholarships
awarded annually. In 2011, the
Foundation received more than
120 scholarship applications in
six categories, and awarded 27
scholarships totaling more than
$57,000. All of the Foundation's
scholarships are awarded from
endowment funds and awards
are made only from interest
earned on the accounts.
" Norwegian-Americans
strongly believe in higher education
as a means to success, " says
Olson. " Most of our scholarships
are named after Sons of Norway
members who have left gifts
through their estate to assist Sons
of Norway youth. "
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