Astrid G. Cates Scholarship Through her will, Astrid G. Cates created a scholarship for Sons of Norway members. It is awarded annually to one student from each district in the United States to study domestically. A Solid Foundation Sons of Norway Foundation experienced a banner year Evelyn Galstad Luther College Miranda Petersen Mayville State University of fundraising, providing assistance to our members, lodges and their communities. Here's a look at the numbers. $640,000 in contributions was raised in 2016. Claire Hurd Gonzaga University Lolly Duus University of Michigan $28,000 in 62 grant awards to projects supporting youth, heritage and culture. $77,000 in scholarships Emily Coderre Saint Anselm College Garrett Weir Texas Christian University were awarded to 24 exceptional students. Bernt Anker Scholarship Our fi rst four-year scholarship is made possible by the fund's namesake, Bernt Anker. A longtime Sons of Norway member, Mr. Anker cares deeply about students receiving assistance for their education. Browyn Kay Pacifi c Lutheran University Elizabeth Schweizer Wartburg College Jace Woodward Augustana University 22 VIKING OCTOBER 2017 sonsofnorway.comhttp://www.sonsofnorway.com