SAHS offers one scholarship of $1000

The Scandinavian American Heritage Society (SAHS) is a nonprofit organization which promotes the heritage and cultures of the Nordic communities in America. The society was formed in 1977 and has actively promoted ethnic events and celebrations throughout the Metropolitan Tri-State-area.

SAHS presents its 21st Annual Midsummer Celebration on June 20, 2009 at Vasa Park in Budd Lake, NJ, and is proud to offer one scholarship of $1000 to students of Scandinavian/Nordic heritage who resides in NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI, PA, DE or MD.

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship the student must furthermore demonstrate Scandinavian/Nordic ancestry, be accepted to a two or four year academic college program for fall of 2009 and meet special academic criteria. The scholarship committee is asking the applicant to submit an essay explaining why he/she is proud of his/her Scandinavian/Nordic heritage.

Deadline for applying is April 11, 2009.

The scholarship application and complete requirements will be available at www.sahsnj.org or by contacting the Scholarship Chairman at gljung@micronav.com. Applicant should download and submit the completed application postmarked no later than April 11, 2009 to the Scholarship Chairman, who will forward the material to the Scholarship Committee for adjudication. The Committee reserves the right to forego the selection of a winner, should the quality of the submissions so warrant.