In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Myrtle served as Director for Economics Education in Michigan. She was a member of the Michigan Women's Commission and was instrumental in forming the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) in Kalamazoo. Askeladden Lodge owes much to Myrtle as she helped to bring many together to charter the lodge in September 1988. She served as the lodge's first president.

It is because of Myrtle's interest in young people and her benevolence to the chapter that the Askeladden Lodge is able to offer students an opportunity to receive a scholarship in her name.

Purpose and Funding of the Scholarship

To assist applicants in pursuing a degree at a qualified college or university.

Qualifications

Scholarships will be limited to members of the Askeladden Lodge, 5-610 of the Sons of Norway, or to members of their immediate families, i.e. children or grandchildren. Persons pursuing Norwegian studies will be given preferential treatment. A minimum of 2.5 grade point average is required.

General Scholarships

$600 scholarships may be granted to the chosen applicant(s) who are pursuing a degree. The grant is for a one-year period. Previous award winners may re-apply for an additional scholarship, but seniors graduating from high school will be given preference.

How to Apply

Applications are available online at www.norwayinkalamazoo.net/Scholarship.html or from Joyce Hare, Scholarship Committee Chairperson,
at (269) 327-5824.

Applications must be postmarked by March 15th of each year of application. An acknowledgment will be sent of receipt within 7 to 10 days. If an acknowledgment is not received within two weeks, please call Joyce Hare at (269) 327-5824.

Each applicant must submit:

1. Transcript of his or her grades.
2. Letter of intent as to how the scholarship will be used
3. Report summarizing his or her work history and community involvement
4. Report on involvement with Askeladden Lodge
5. Two letters of recommendation for the applicant must be submitted on letterhead stationary.
6. Stamped, self-addressed envelope to be included for acknowledgment of application receipt.

Submit applications to:

Joyce Hare
6909 Towhee Ct.
Portage, Michigan 49024

Cultural Scholarships

Scholarships of up to $250 may be granted to members of the Askeladden Lodge 5-610 who seek to explore and expand their knowledge of Norwegian culture. Grants may be given to attend workshops, seminars, conferences and other events which promote Norwegian culture. Applicants must submit their request to the Scholarship committee, which has the final approval. These scholarships will be part of the annual budget.

How to Apply

A written request must be submitted which contains:

• Where and when the event will take place.
• How the money will be utilized.
• How the event will expand the applicant's knowledge of Norwegian culture.

Send application to:

Joyce Hare
6909 Towhee
Portage, Michigan 49024
If no acknowledgment is received within two weeks, please call Joyce Hare at (269) 327-5824.

Name___________________________________________________________________

Address________________________________________________________________

Phone___________________________e-mail:_________________________________

Relationship to Askeladden Lodge Member__________________________________

GPA_________ SAT_________ ACT_________

Application to Colleges

Name of College	Accepted
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Involvement with Askeladden Lodge:

Activities related to Norwegian culture or events

School Activities

Community Activities

Work History

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