Each year the Association awards scholarships to young students who reside or attend school in either Washington or Oregon for their education studying Danish language and literature, arts and crafts, history, political science, and other degrees. For over 30 years, our scholarship awards have helped make educational dreams a reality.
Through its scholarship program, the Northwest Danish Association seeks to:
- Continue the traditions of education and career opportunity that are found in both the United States and Denmark
- Encourage students in the states of Washington and Oregon to pursue their highest individual levels of achievement
- Support the potential need in today’s environment to prepare for a variety of careers in a lifetime
- Acknowledge the value of a broad range of educational purposes from mastering basics needed for pursuing specialized knowledge and skills
- Recognize the worth of careers that enrich individual and community life and/or entertain
- Provide financial assistance for a variety of expenses related to a program of study
Preference is given to students who have volunteered and shown exceptional involvement in Northwest Danish Association activities.
2025-2026 Scholarships
The scholarship application period for 2025-2026 is February 14 – April 15, 2025.
All applications are due (in the Seattle office or by email or postmarked) by Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Please see the linked application form for submission requirements.
Accompanying reference letters may be sent directly to NWDA by the author. Please be sure the reference letters are sent to the Northwest Danish Association ATTN: Scholarship Committee and indicate which applicant they are written for. Please attempt to have all reference letters submitted by the end of April, if possible, so the committee has all materials available to review. Please reach out to seattle@nwdanish.org if a reference letter won’t be submitted by the end of April.
Note: Only members of Northwest Danish Association are eligible for these scholarship programs. For more about our scholarship programs, please see our Scholarship Brochure for Oregon and Washington.