DHS Scholarship Funds

DANISH HOUSE SOCIETY

AND

THE ESTATE OF RUTH & JOHANNES PEDERSEN SCHOLARSHIPS

ATTENTION! STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

To qualify for any of the ten $1,500 scholarships offered by DHS and two scholarships from the estate of Ruth and Johannes Pedersen ($2400 paid to each of the two top students), you must meet the following criteria:

a) Be of Danish heritage and/or family member of a past or present member (name please for verification) of the Danish House Society. If you are not of Danish heritage you may still qualify if you are a member or connected through family to a member of the Danish House Society. Please note: The membership in the Danish House Society must have taken effect at least one year prior to your scholarship application.

b) Be a resident of British Columbia working towards a degree or diploma in an accredited post-secondary institution. Evidence of registration in such an institution is required along with a transcript of latest marks and studies.

c) Be of good character and provide written references from a high school or college administrator, and at least two current references including an employer, if applicable.

Application should be made by a hand-written letter giving your reasons for requesting the scholarship and describing your personal interests, hobbies, goals, dreams, financial need, and volunteer experience. Participation as a volunteer in Danish House Society activities should be noted. All of the Scholarships will be awarded at the September 3, 2021 Kroaften at the Scandinavian Centre depending upon the lifting of current government pandemic restrictions on gatherings.

To be considered for a 2021 DHS scholarship or Estate of Ruth and Johannes Pedersen Scholarships, your application and relevant information (including your phone number, postal and e-mail addresses) must be submitted by June 30th, 2021 to:

Danish House Society, DHS- Scholarship
6540 Thomas Street,
Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9

Please note that each applicant is limited to receiving no more than three DHS scholarships.

For further information please contact any of the DHS scholarship committee members: