International
Order of Runeberg Scholarship
Application Rules
The
International Order of Runeberg (IOR) has annually three scholarships, each in
the amount of $500. available to all members of IOR pursing education at an
institution of higher learning or a vocational school for further studies
towards an advanced degree.
The
scholarship is open not only to high school graduates but to adults and college
students who meet the eligibility requirements.
Scholarship applications must be received by April 30th
of the present year.
The eligibility rules are:
All members of the IOR are eligible to apply.
Applicant must be a current member in good standing (dues paid) of
the IOR and have been a member for at least one year prior to application. Verification of the membership must be
submitted by the Financial Secretary of the applicant’s lodge.
An applicant can be awarded a scholarship every two years (not
consecutive years) for a maximum of three scholarships.
Impartial judges will be chosen by the Supreme Board each year.
Application must be typed or neatly written.
Letters of recommendation may be included from a teacher, employer,
or community service supervisor.
Application must be accompanied with a copy of the applicant’s
transcript, if applicable.
Write a statement telling why you should be awarded this
scholarship (must be typewritten).
Send completed application along with verification of membership,
letter(s) of recommendation, a personal written statement, and
transcript (if applicable) to:
Lorene Mara 2nd Vice President, Scholarship Chairman 2021 Palliser Ave. Coquitlam, BC V3K1W8 Canada
Click icon at right to download the application form. After saving the form to your computer, you may either:
(1)
Fill-in form ("tab" key advances to next field & hit "space bar" to
"check" a check-box ), then print the completed form. or (2) Print the form, then fill-out (pen, or type).
