Norge-Amerika Foreningen
The Norway-America Association
Undergraduate Scholarship 2016 – 17
A complete application includes:
If not included, estimated
date of submission:
Included?
1. A completed, printed, and signed application form
2. Signed and stamped (“Rett kopi”) copies of all transcripts and
diplomas in English. No exceptions!
Yes
No
3. “Preliminary Statement of Support” from Lånekassen.
Yes
No
4. A copy of the picture page of your passport
Yes
No
5. Letters of recommendation from two teachers
Sent directly to NORAM by the teachers recommending
6. Some schools may require TOEFL or SAT/ACT
Check our website for more information
Biographical Information
First name (s)
Last Name
Male:
Female:
Date of Birth (mm-dd-yyyy)
Place of Birth (City, Country)
Current Street Address
Postal Code
City
Country
PermanentStreet Address
Postal Code
City
Country
Mobile Phone
Home Phone
Telephone:
E-mail:
E-mail
Emergency Contact Person:
Relationship to applicant:
Native Language:
Other Languages Spoken:
Applying as (mark with an X):
DegreeNonTransfer
Seeking
Degree
Subject you plan to study in the U.S. (major):
Citizenship(s)
Starting in (mark with an X):
Spring/Jan.
Fall/Sept.
2016
2016
Possible Career or Professional Plans:
In order of preference, list the colleges/universities you wish to apply to for admission and a scholarship through NORAM:
1.
2.
3.
Please list the two people from whom you have requested a letter of recommendation:
Name
Title
E-mail
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Academic Background
Name of High School (VGS):
Are you currently attending this school?
Yes
Address
Postal Code
School Telephone
E-mail
Date of Entry (mm-dd-yyyy)
No
City
Country
Name of Principal
Date of Last Exam (mm-dd-yyyy)
List all other upper secondary schools (VGS), including summer schools and programs, you have attended.
Remember to include a transcript/certificate from each school/program.
Name of school
City
Dates attended
List all colleges/universities you have attended. Remember to include a transcript/certificate from each school/program.
Name of school
City
Dates attended
If not currently attending school or college/university, please describe in detail, on a separate sheet if necessary, your activities
since last enrolled.
Academic Honors: List and briefly describe any scholastic distinctions or honors you have been awarded, beginning with ninth
grade:
TEST INFORMATION: Some (not all) of our schools require language and/or entrance testes. Be sure to note the tests required for each
institution to which you are applying. The official test scores must be submitted by the test organization to each school as soon as possible.
If you have already taken a test, please indicate your test scores, and arrange to have them sent to the schools.
TOEFL or IELTS
SAT I
SAT II Subject Tests
ACT
Dates taken:
Dates to be taken:
Scores:
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Work Experience
Work Experience: List any jobs (including summer employment) you have held during the past three years
Specific nature of work
Employer
Dates
Number of hours per week
Activities and Sports
Please list your primary extracurricular, community and family activities and hobbies in the order of their interest to you.
Include specific events and/or major accomplishments.
Activity
Grade
Level
11
Grade
Level
12
Grade
Level
13
Grade
Level
After
VGS
Approx. time
spent
Hours/
week
Weeks/
Year
Positions
held
(e.g. captain)
Do you plan
to
participate
in this
activity in
the U.S.?
Which experience (work, extracurricular, or personal) has been the most meaningful for you.
Explain why – use a separate sheet if necessary.
If you are an athlete, are you interested in sports scholarships? If yes, tell us a little about you as an athlete. Please note that
not all schools are able to offer sports scholarships, but may offer various other opportunities for talented athletes.
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University/College Preferences
In order of preference, list the colleges/universities you wish to apply to for admission and a scholarship through the
Norway-America Association
1.
2.
3.
Please write a detailed explanation of why you have selected the above college(s). Use a separate sheet if necessary.
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Personal Statement
The personal statement helps us become acquainted with you in ways different from courses, grades and test scores. It
enables you to demonstrate your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself. Write about between 250 – 650 words.
Topics: (select one)
1. Write an autobiographical essay, describing your cultural background, personal interests and academic goals.
2. Discuss some issue of personal, local, or national concern and its importance to you.
3. Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and describe that influence.
We strongly encourage you to put some time and work into your personal statement. For advice on how to write a successful personal
statement, please see: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9406.html
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Signature
I understand that some schools may ask me to fill out
additional forms in order to evaluate my application.
Yes
No
Pass on my name, telephone, and e-mail address to other
students who plan to study at the same university
Yes
No
Publish my name on the Norway-America Association’s
website and publications.
Yes
No
I give permission to the Norway-America Association to:
My signature below indicates that all information in my application is complete, factually correct, and honestly presented.
Place, date
Signature (applicants signature)
About NORAM
How did you hear about NORAM?
Instructions
Please answer all the questions on this form, then print, sign and send the form together with the other
documents listed on our website to:
Norge-Amerika Foreningen
Rådhusgata 23 B
0158 Oslo
Please submit to NORAM your
complete application at least
three working days before the
first application deadline.
Important: after an initial review, we will scan your application and forward it to the schools you want to apply to. If you
want your application to be processed as quickly as possible, please make sure that your application is complete, that
documents are in the order indicated in this list, and finally, do not staple any of your documents.
Questions about the application? Please contact us at info@noram.no or 23 35 71 60.
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