TORSKE KLUBBEN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP FOR NORWEGIAN CITIZENS
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Torske Klubben Fellowships are available to Norwegian citizens for graduate study in the University of Minnesota Graduate School.  Prospective students or currently-enrolled students are eligible. 

Deadline:  March 2, 2009

Background:

The Torske Klubben, founded in 1933, is a Minneapolis luncheon club of men of Norwegian heritage who are deeply interested in Norway and Norwegian-American history and relationships.  The organization funds University of Minnesota graduate fellowships for Norwegian citizens. The overarching goal of the fellowship program is supporting future leaders.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be Norwegian citizens who are admitted to the University of Minnesota Graduate School.  While some applicants will pursue a degree at Minnesota, others are pursuing a degree in Norway and will spend the academic year at Minnesota as non-degree visiting scholars.  The application procedure differs and is outlined on the following page.  Torske Klubben Fellowships are available only to support those pursuing degrees or taking courses as visiting scholars in the Graduate School.  (Note:  Students pursuing professional degrees or courses – such as a J.D., M.B.A., M.D., M.H.A., or M.P.H. – are not eligible.)

Applicants should have a strong, mature, and clearly defined career interest in a specific field.  They must be able to demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and high academic achievement.

Selection Criteria:

Torske Klubben is interested in supporting students of high academic achievement who show accomplishment and a demonstrated capacity for leadership.  Need may be taken into account, all other factors being equal. 

Fellowship Amount:

The value of the Fellowship is over $32,000 (academic year stipend of $13,000 and full
non-resident tuition).  Torske Klubben Fellows are eligible to apply for a second year of support, but award is not automatic.  The stipend is subject to United States tax law.

Award Policy:

Applicants will be notified of the outcome, in writing, by mid-April. 

Instructions for Application

Application for Norwegian Citizens