Norway-America Association Yearbook 2013

WITH ANNUAL REPORT 2012YEARBOOK 2013

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The Norway-America Association is grateful to the individuals, corporations, and foundations that have generously supported our work in the past year. The following list of sponsors reflects actual gifts made during the period from June 2012 – May 2013.

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As Important As Ever 7A summary of the year and a look ahead from the President of the Board.

■ Reports from the Field 8Read what our scholarship recipients say about their experiences abroad.

Annual Report 2012 20The Board’s report on last year’s activities and accomplishments.

Auditor’s Report 2012 28A message from NORAM’s auditor.

Financial Statement 2012 29A full overview of all the funds administered by NORAM.

■ ■ ■ Scholarship Recipients 2012-2013 34The complete list of last year’s awards and recipients.

The Norway-America Association 42 Who we are.

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The Norway-America Association ■ Norge-Amerika ForeningenYearbook 2013 With Annual Report 2012 PUBLISHERThe Norway-America Association, Rådhusgaten 23 B, NO-0158 Oslo, NorwayTel: +47 23 35 71 60, E-mail: [email protected] www.noram.no

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PRINTOne to One AS COVER PHOTO Thanks To The 2012-13 scholarship recipienTs for sharing Their phoTos wiTh us.

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2012 WAS A YEAR OF MANY CHANGES in the Norway-America Association (NORAM). After serving NORAM for more than three years, Lasse Espelid retired from his position as Executive Director. Hanne Aaberg, an inspiring leader with an educational background from the US, took over the role of leading NORAM and its partner organization, Norwegians World Wide (formerly the Norse Federation).

LOOKING AHEAD, it is natural to ask what is in store for small, non-profit organizations such as NORAM. In the US, there is talk of an emerging “Fourth Sector” – organizations that bridge the public, private and social sectors. This trend includes corporate social responsibility, venture philanthropy, social enterprise, etc. Social media has also made new forms of fundraising possible, such as the new concept of “Crowdfunding.” One thing is certain: if NORAM is to fulfill its mission, we need to explore new ways of doing more with less.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE VITAL ROLE PLAYED BY OUR SPONSORS. A complete overview of who they are can be found in this yearbook. Thanks to our sponsors, NORAM has been able to help more than 80 Norwegians and Americans fulfill their dreams of studying, researching, or completing an internship abroad in 2012. In this yearbook you will also find excerpts from some of the student reports we have received. We hope you will be as impressed as we are by the talent, enthusiasm, and energy of our scholarship recipients.

HIS MAJESTY KING HARALD V is the Patron of NORAM. In March this year, Hanne Aaberg, Erik Giercksky (President of Norwegians World Wide), and I were honored to be invited to an audience to update the King on NORAM’s work. We were delighted to hear that King Harald confirmed his strong feelings of friendship for America. His Majesty also underlined the importance of the work of our association. NORAM is very grateful for His Majesty’s support and continued patronage of the organization.

OUR FOCUS IS ON EDUCATIONAL EXCHANCE, BUT INCREASED CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING IS ALSO PART OF OUR MISSION. We were therefore thrilled when 20th Century Fox Norway contacted us in December 2012, inviting us to a gala premiere of Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln. We were able to invite 150 guests, including members, alumni, and supporters of the organization, to the Colosseum movie theater in Oslo on January 21, 2013.

NORAM’S MISSION, to promote cultural and academic exchange between Norway and North America, is as important as ever. According to Lånekassen, 1,441 Norwegians pursued a full degree in the US last year – the highest since 2001-02. In April 2013, Kristin Halvorsen, Minister of Education, has promised that financial aid for the freshman year will be on the national budget for 2014. It seems likely that many more Norwegians will want to pursue an education in the US. We hope you will continue to support us either as a member or as a sponsor in the future, and help us help talented, young people reach their academic potential.

For the Norway-America Association

Liv Elin HjelmelandPresident

Liv Elin Hjelmeland


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I HAVE FOUND FRIENDS for life, discovered the joys of southern cooking, learnt to hold my own amongst aggressive Boston drivers, and perhaps grown a little

American myself. Thank you for making it happen, NORAM! US-style graduate seminars taught me the importance of being able to think on one’s feet and formulate convincing arguments on the spot in front of critical professors and students. I have slowly but surely been able to turn my insights and observations from fieldwork into meaningful analyses. My conference presentations have become slightly more coherent, and my writing (hopefully) a little more convincing. As my thesis begins to take shape, I find that spending two years at a demanding US university helped me to appreciate the larger dynamics of my field and get a better sense of why this type of research matters. ■

Reports from the FieldFew things are more inspiring to read than the reports from our scholarship recipients. Spending time abroad to immerse oneself in studies or research changes people. But as one student reports, “studies in the US are so much more than just studies.”

Mads Dahl GjefsenScolarship NORAM’s Ragnhild

Marianne Løkens Education

Fund, King Olav V Stipend

Level PhD-level studies

Field Public Administration.

University Harvard University


Our scholarship recipients learn about the country they visit, themselves, and maybe even the country they left behind. Almost everyone says it was harder than they expected it to be, but then rush to add that it was worth it – “the best experience of my life so far” is a common theme. We hope you will enjoy these short excerpts of some of the reports we have received from our 2012-13 scholarship recipients as much as we do.

“I have found friends for life, discovered the joys of southern cooking, learnt to hold my own amongst aggressive Boston drivers, and perhaps grown a little

American myself. Thank you for making it happen, NORAM!”Mads Dahl Gjefsen


STANFORD IS LOCATED ON the coast of California, and in stark contrast to Norway, the sun is always shining, the landscape stays green, and you never

need to bring more than a light jacket with you outside. Stanford has more to offer than appealing weather, however. Stanford fosters creativity and critical thinking and provides numerous opportunities to the pro-active student. I have taken game-changing courses in energy systems and modeling, participated in conferences with experts in the field, and conducted my own potentially groundbreaking research. I feel that my research is going well, and I am excited about the continuation. My classes are thought-provoking, and they teach me to think about energy questions in a clear and systematic fashion that is needed to make scientific progress. Professionally, I could not have been at a better place. ■

David Urnes JohnsonScolarship ASF’s Norway

House Foundation, Haakon

Styri Scholarship

Level PhD-level studies

Field Engineering

University Stanford University

MY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE HAS surpassed all my expectations. SIPA’s curriculum has been rigid and demanding, helping me to develop hard, quantitative skills. I feel privileged to have immersed myself in New

York City life. Residing in three different neighborhoods – Harlem, Hell’s Kitchen and SoHo – I got a true feel for the City. I’ve enjoyed becoming more familiar with American sports; Sunday Football was a nice way to bring the week to a close (in season)! It was also special to be present in the country for the 2012 Presidential election, to see the whole process in action and watch the live debates in the bars of New York. It is with melancholic sentiment that I leave New York, because it is seemingly unparalleled in its diversity, energy and opportunity, and I have also developed lifelong friendships with locals and a host of international students. I can only look back on my higher education with fond memories and great pride. It definitely ranks as one of my life’s better decisions and I achieved much personal fulfillment while studying in the U.S. ■

Frithiof August WilhelmsenScolarship Thanks To

Scandinavia, Inc.’s Cash Grant

Level Master level studies

Field International Affairs/

Relations

University Columbia

University



DECORAH AND LUTHER COLLEGE was a wonderful setting for the course, and allowed me to experience an entirely different side of the USA than I’d had the chance to see on previous visits to the country. Everyone we met at the college or in the town was open and welcoming and people went out of their way to help make our stay a better one. I want to emphasize the tireless work and incredible dedication by the course

directors, Ruth Caldwell and Uwe Rudolf. They did a great job with the lectures and field trips, but in addition, they opened their home to us, introduced us to their friends and made sure everything ran as seamlessly as possible. The trip has provided me with memories that will last a lifetime. I learned a huge amount from the lectures and field trips, and made new friends not only in America, but among the participants from Norway, Denmark and Finland. I’ve made several friendships that will endure for a very long time, thanks to our shared experiences. I can’t think of a more valuable way I could have spent my money and my time this summer, and thanks NORAM and Luther for giving me the opportunity.■

I HAVE ACQUIRED A comprehensive set of skills and knowledge, which I undoubtedly will apply when I enter the international labor market in January 2014. At Tufts, I am taking classes with students from an impressive 75 different nations from all around the world; something which has given me the opportunity to immerse myself

in a dynamic, multicultural environment, literally oceans away from my hometown of Oslo, Norway. During my time at Tufts, I have had the chance to organize and participate in a host of events, spanning meetings with UN Ambassadors and peace journalists, women’s rights defenders from the Middle East, and even “international superstars” such as Amartya Sen and Bill Clinton! One of the things I am most grateful for was my chance to get to know and experience “the real America” for myself: the grandeur and the grit; the intellectual and the tramp; the greed and the volunteerism; the early joggers and the late night diners: all that America has come to symbolize, all the contrasts which make America the world’s favorite hate-and-love object. Despite the tuition fees, I am returning to Norway a much richer person than when I arrived. Thank you NORAM for making this possible. ■

Malin PattersonScolarship

Level Summer course for

teachers

Field American Studies

University Luther College

Ina MossinScolarship Andrew E. & G.

Norman Wigeland Fund, Johan

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Field International Affairs/

Relations (Conflict Resolution)

University Tufts University


“One of the things I am most grateful for was my chance to get to know and experience “the real America” for myself: the grandeur

and the grit; the intellectual and the tramp; the greed and the volunteerism; the early joggers and the late night diners: all that

America has come to symbolize, all the contrasts which make America the world’s favorite hate-and-love object.”

Ina Mossin


MY FIRST SEMESTER AT Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) was also my first after upper secondary school. It was my first semester away from home, and my first semester in another country. I had never spent more

than two weeks away from my family and friends, and I had never been outside Europe before. It was very scary and new, but also exciting. I’ve grown so much during this school year: both personally and academically. At times it can be exhausting to be a student at PLU, but you get so much back. Time passes very quickly, you get the opportunity to learn a lot of new things, learn the language, and get new friends, all while being a student. I took a chance and did something that is well outside my comfort zone, but I’m very happy I did. Studying in the US is so much more than just studies – my best choice so far in life. ■

Elin SkøltScolarship Undergraduate

Scholarship Program

Level Bachelor Degree

Field Physical Education

University Pacific Lutheran

University

“I took a chance and did something that is well outside my comfort zone, but I’m very happy I did. Studying in the US is so much more

than just studies – my best choice so far in life.”Elin Skølt

WHAT IS THE BEST thing about studying in the US? Americans are incredibly open and nice, and easy to

get to know! What is the hardest thing about studying in the US? Difficult to answer, but I think it must be the little things. Such as, tests are very different from the way they are in Norway, and the food is different (more unhealthy). What has been the most difficult thing to get used to? Nothing has been particularly difficult, but you have to get used to having new teachers every semester! They test you differently, expect different things, and teach differently. If you can give one piece of advice to Norwegians who want to study in the US, what would it be? DO IT! ■

Mathilde MøllerScolarship Undergraduate

Scholarship Program

Level Bachelor Degree

Field Biological Sciences

University Pacific Lutheran

University



MY FIELD OF STUDY is nautical archaeology, specifically the shipwreck archaeology of the world’s very cold places. I have chosen to focus my research in these areas because I am interested in the study of humanity’s ability to accomplish extraordinary feats in terrible conditions. I joined the underwater archaeology research group ProMare and their partners at the Norsk Maritime Museum as they searched for shipwrecks using a remotely operated vehicle just outside of Dalen, Telemark. We found several interesting shipwrecks, including two cargo carriers that were built during the 19th century. Meeting and working with archaeologists from the Norsk Maritime Museum on this project was a great experience, particularly as I begin to solidify my plans for a PhD dissertation topic that will likely involve research in Norway. Once again, thank you very much for the opportunity to study in Norway - it was a more wonderful experience than I could have imagined and has provided long-lasting benefits and opportunities for me while I pursue my career. ■

Lindsey ThomasScolarship The Norwegian

Marshall Fund

Level Research Fellow

Field Nautical Archeology

University Norsk Maritimt

Museum


“Once again, thank you very much for the opportunity to study in Norway - it was a more wonderful experience than I could have imagined and has provided

long-lasting benefits and opportunities for me while I pursue my career.”Lindsey Thomas

THIS LAST YEAR HAS been a busy, challenging and valuable period in my life and an important opportunity to develop myself. While up in Svalbard, for the last month or so of summer I managed to stay busy with

taking my final course for my master’s curriculum. The course was a field based class titled Arctic Glaciers and Landscapes; and was a nice summary course of all the different focuses I have chosen in my master’s curriculum. I enjoyed the Professors and my classmates. It was very nice to be done with classes and be able to focus my time on writing. Life is great and work is going well. I am happy doing what I am doing and very thankful for all my opportunities. These experiences would not be possible without the financial support from you all at NORAM. I am fortunate to have your support. You have made a difference for me every-day that I am up here. Thank you. ■

Wes FarnsworthScolarship The Norwegian

Marshall Fund

Level Masters level studies

Field Geological Sciences

University The University

Centre in Svalbard (UNIS)



THE LECTURES WERE VERY interesting, and the professors really knew how to inspire. They were knowledgeable, and I feel that I learned very much about the American education system, the American

presidential election and Obama’s America. I also think we learned much during our excursions. Especially the trip to the Amish Community, and the drive to the Meskwaki Settlement and our talk with Jonathan Buffalo. I think I learned much about their way of thinking and living. I think Uwe and Ruth did a very good job in preparation of the course; with the mixture of theoretical lectures and the more practical excursions. They were wonderful hosts and Uwe was very patient with us all. I will never forget this summer. It has been the experience of a lifetime. I would recommend this course to all English teachers who would like to learn more about the American life, culture and political system. I`m glad I spent my summer this way, and wish I could do it again. ■

Wenche LøndalenScolarship American Studies

Institute for Scandinavian-

Nordic Educators

Level Summer course for

teachers

Field American Studies

University Luther College

I will never forget this summer. It has been the experience of a lifetime.

Wenche Løndalen


THE ONE THING THAT really distinguishes the Norwegian and the American legal academy is that the American scholars have a broader approach to the law than the Norwegians. My professors are skilled in economics, finance, statistics, psychology, etc. and this

knowledge is used actively to solve legal problems and to create legal arguments. Personally, I think this makes them more equipped to solve real world problems, because solving them requires an interdisciplinary approach. Even though the law school is one of the finest in the US, I do not think that performing here is too hard. Norwegian people do generally underrate themselves when they’re comparing themselves to the Americans. A top tier law student from Scandinavia would be perfectly equipped to excel and impress here. It is truly amazing that I have met some of my best friends in my life here, even though they’re from completely different cultures. I want to thank NORAM and the American-Scandinavian Foundation for helping me in what turned out to be the best year of my life. ■

Kristoffer NerlandScolarship ASF’s Mathilde Aas

Memorial Scholarship

Level Master level

Field Law

University University of

Pennsylvania


DO IT!Mathilde Møller

THE NORWEGIAN MARSHALL FUND has supported me in the pursuit of an MSc in Marine Technology from

NTNU. I hold a BSc in Naval Architecture and have long been closely interested in the maritime industry. I was drawn to NTNU by its strong marine program and the possibility to reconnect with my Norwegian heritage. I can truly say that coming to study in Norway has been the most rewarding experience of my life. This unique opportunity has not only allowed me to continue my education while immersed in a maritime culture, but also drove me to learn, embrace, and integrate with Norwegian culture. I cannot thank NORAM and the Marshall Fund enough for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime experience. ■

Ryan A. PfeiferScolarship The Norwegian

Marshall Fund


Field Marine Technology:

Shipping Management

University NTNU


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It has been an active year for The Norway-America Association (NORAM), and the importance of our work is evident in the more than 80 scholarships distributed in 2012. Our scholarships cover post-graduate and research projects, graduate and undergraduate studies, professional development programs for teachers and politicians, internship programs, and more. We are very pleased to see that there is a growing interest in studying or pursuing research in North America, and the number of applications for our scholarship programs is going up.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, we have had many visits from prospective students and their families seeking objective advice and information about study opportunities in North America. In 2012 we also organized a number of well-attended external events in co-operation with various partners.

NORAM’S FINANCIAL RESULT in 2012 has not been satisfactory. The costs have remained stable, whereas income from sponsors and corporate members was lower than the previous year. Despite this challenging situation, we will continue our efforts to improve NORAM’s financial position through broader sponsorships in order to carry out our mission. MISSIONThe Norway-America Association’s mission is to strengthen ties between Norway and North America through educational and cultural exchange. We work to fulfill this goal through our 10 Scholarship Programs and the Training Program, in addition to our role in

distributing many scholarships from other institutions in USA and Norway. NORAM shares both office space and Executive Director with Norwegians Worldwide (NWW), a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen cultural and personal ties between Norway and Norwegians abroad. NORAM also works closely with the American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF), Thanks to Scandinavia, Inc, the American and Canadian Embassies in Oslo, U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation, ANSA, Senter for internasjonalisering av utdanning (SIU), American College of Norway, American Chamber of Commerce, Research Council of Norway, and others.

SCHOLARSHIPS In 2012, the Norway-America Association awarded 84 scholarships amounting to NOK 4,664,400 (Approx. USD 777,400) through its scholarship programs. In addition, NORAM helped seven Norwegians acquire visas for internships and traineeships in the U.S. The interest in studying or pursuing research in North America is clearly on the rise, and we are currently receiving more qualified applications than we are able to support. Detailed financial statements, as well as lists of scholarship recipients and amounts, can be found on the following pages. The table below provides a quick overview of the scholarships awarded through our programs in 2012.

FINANCIAL SUPPORTTo cover the cost of operating the Association, we are dependent on our group of sponsors, and our corporate

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and private members. We are very grateful to all of you for this support, which you generously render because you believe in the importance of what we are doing and what we are accomplishing.

ACTIVITIES The Norway-America Association manages ten scholarship programs, and cooperate with other organizations to facilitate scholarships and a trainee/internship program. NORAM also has an important role as a source of information for anyone interested in studying in North America. We offer accurate, unbiased, comprehensive and timely information about educational institutions in the United States and Canada. We also give guidance to students, parents and guardians, high school advisers, and others on how best to access those opportunities. Through seminars, school visits, and fairs NORAM reaches a wide audience in Norway. Daily, the Association receives requests by e-mail, telephone, and in person from individuals interested in studies in the U.S. and Canada.

US-Norway Task Force: The Norway-America Association continues to work with its partners to increase international exchange between Norway and North America. Throughout 2012, the Association participated actively in the US-Norway Task Force for Educational Exchange, together with the US Embassy, the US-Norway Fulbright Foundation, the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU), the Association of Norwegian Students Abroad (ANSA), the American Chamber of Commerce, AFS, Youth for Understanding and the American College of Norway.

EDUCATIONAL FAIRS: NORAM was again represented at student fairs in Oslo and Bergen. NORAM was invited by the U.S. Embassy to participate in their stand, “Yes to US”, together with the Fulbright Foundation and American College of Norway. Education in the U.S. is a popular topic for students visiting these fairs, and the stand received a lot of visitors. NORAM was also invited to present at the Research Council of Norway’s annual “Scholarship Day,” this year in Trondheim

NORAM BY NUMBERS

Scholarships awarded through NORAM’s programs in 2012

Number of Scholarships and interns/trainees:

Scholarship amounts

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NORWEGIANS TO USA:

Undergraduate stipend 29 2 235 000Awards for Graduate Studies and Research in USA: 26 1 929 000■ Norway-America Association Awards 6 250 000■ American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) Awards 19 1 559 400■ Thanks to Scandinavia, Inc.’s Cash Grants 1 120 000■ The Nansen Fund, Inc.’s John Dana Archbold Stipend 0 -Alf and Bergljot Kolflat Award for Architects and Engineers 0 -Ambassador Stuart: Award for Norwegian Politicians to the U.S. 1 120 000ASF’s Professional Development Award 1 30 000Awards for Norwegian Teachers to the U.S. 13 130 000Trainees/Internships (visa assistance, no scholarship) 7 0

AWARDS FOR AMERICANS TO NORWAY:

Norwegian Marshall Fund 5 160 000Norwegian Thanksgiving Fund 1 60 000American Civilization Lecturing Fund 0 -The Nansen Fund, Inc.’s John Dana Archbold Stipend 0 -

Total NOK: 83 4 664 400


SCHOOL VISITS: NORAM is actively reaching out to students interested in studying in the U.S. In 2012, NORAM visited several upper secondary schools (videregående skoler) in the greater Oslo area.

VISITS FROM U.S. UNIVERSITIES: NORAM is a natural point of contact for U.S. university representatives visiting Norway. During 2012, several representatives from members of the NORAM Undergraduate Scholarship visited our offices, as well as representatives from universities that are not affiliated with our program.

SEMINARS: NORAM is a sought-after partner for seminars on study opportunities in the U.S., aimed at various audiences, including high school students, graduate students, school advisers, and parents. During 2012, NORAM participated in seminars in Oslo, Trondheim, and Bergen. Presentations covered topics such as overviews of the U.S. education system; best strategies for applying to graduate schools in the U.S.;

sports scholarships in the U.S.; as well as information about our own scholarship programs.

ALUMNI EVENTS: NORAM arranged two alumni events in 2012. On April 18, NORAM and the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) cooperated on a networking event for newly returned alumni of US and Canadian universities. More than 40 guests participated in the event, which featured speaker Jeppe Grøttland from Burson-Marsteller who talked about how to use social media to brand oneself professionally. On October 11, NORAM alumni Hilde Restad and Hans Frode Asmyhr gave presentations on the upcoming election in the US.TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS GET-TOGETHER: Each December, NORAM invites its scholarship recipients, members of the Association, Board members, and other friends, to our traditional “Julegløgg.” Guests enjoy traditional mulled wine (“gløgg”) and cookies in our office overlooking the Oslo harbor.

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Holiday get-together for the Stuart Fellows at the Norwegian Atlantic Committee. From left: Hanne Aaberg (NORAM), Pål Arne Davidsen (2013 Fellow), Mrs. Lillan Stuart, Ambassador Barry White, and Kate Hansen Bundt (The Norwegian Atlantic Committee).


THE ANNUAL MEETINGThe Association held its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at Det Norske Nobelinstitutt on June 20, 2012. The event was attended by many of the scholarship recipients, and approx. 40 guests. Historian Harald Dag Jølle gave a lecture on Fridtjof Nansen, and University of Oslo choir ensemble Chorus Buchus entertained with their humorous barbershop act.The following Board members were elected in 2012:Liv Elin Hjelmeland was elected as Chair, following Hans Melbye.Berit L. Henriksen was elected as new Vice Chair.Vibeke Steineger, Peder Løvenskiold and Halgrim Thon were elected new members of the Board, following Denise K.P. Ringnes and Olav H. Selvaag. Erik Giercksky, president of Norwegians Worldwide, also enters the board (ex officio) following Hallgrim Berg. The Board requested the permission to fill the last seat on the Board at a later time.

STAFFNORAM maintained a permanent staff of four (three part time and one full time) throughout the year, albeit with some changes. Lasse Espelid retired from his position as Executive Director in May, and was followed by Hanne Aaberg. The position as Executive Director is split between the Norway-America Association (20%)

and Norwegians World Wide (80%). Tove Lain Knudsen continues her job as Director of Scholarship Programs (100%). The Association’s accountant is Carl Bonnevie (20%). Maria Vang Ormhaug continues her position as NORAM’s Sponsor Contact, sharing her time between NORAM (40%) and Norwegians World Wide (60%). NORAM has also had the pleasure of hosting one student intern during 2012, Linda Tang.

WORK ENVIRONMENTWe enjoy a good working environment in our organization, with little sick leave. Our activities as an organization are not detrimental to or pollute the environment. There is no discrimination in our organization.

A WORD OF THANKSOur high activity level would not be possible without contributions from our faithful sponsors. We are deeply grateful for each of these generous gifts, as well as the support from our corporate and individual members and our cooperating partners.We would also like to thank our Scholarship Committee, consisting of top academics and specialists from a number of fields, for their invaluable contribution to The Norway-America Association.

Oslo, April 4, 2013

ANNUAL REPORT

Liv Elin HjelmelandPresident

Hanne AabergExecutive Director

Erik Giercksky Peder LøvenskioldBerit L. Henriksen

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Financial Statement 2012

THE NORWAY-AMERICA ASSOCIATION 2011 2012 INCOME Høegs stiftelse, gift NOK 200 000 NOK 200 000 Membership, sponsors NOK 1 250 127 NOK 654 727 Administrative contributions NOK 216 300 NOK 291 803 Miscellaneous income NOK 153 383 NOK 174 986 TOTAL INCOME NOK NOK 1 819 810 NOK 1 321 516 EXPENSES Office expenses NOK 1 814 119 NOK 1 865 695 Scholarship committee NOK 8 301 NOK 8 114 TOTAL EXPENSES NOK 1 822 420 NOK 1 873 809Profits/loss NOK -2 610 NOK -552 293

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 ASSETS Bonds NOK 1 000 000 NOK 500 000 Current assets NOK 2 074 853 NOK 1 311 315 Equipment NOK 1 NOK 1 TOTAL ASSETS NOK 3 074 854 NOK 1 811 315 LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL Short-term debt NOK 849 406 NOK 138 162 Capital, December 31 NOK 2 225 447 NOK 1 673 153 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL NOK 3 074 853 NOK 1 811 315

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT


THE KING OLAV V SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2011 2012 Income NOK 96 935 NOK 75 880 Expenses NOK 14 401 NOK 16 730 Scholarships NOK 50 000 NOK 72 500 Profit/loss NOK 32 534 NOK - 13 350 BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 Assets NOK 2 197 101 NOK 2 223 751 Capital, January 1 NOK 2 164 567 NOK 2 197 101 Profit/loss NOK 32 534 NOK - 13 350 Capital, December 31 NOK 2 197 101 NOK 2 183 751 Accounts payable NOK - NOK 40 000 Total capital and liabilities NOK 2 197 101 NOK 2 223 751

LIV ELIN HJELMELAND, CHAIRMAN, PEDER LØVENSKIOLD, JARL ULVIN

THE ALF AND BERGLJOT KOLFLAT SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 78 847 NOK 58 778 Expenses NOK 19 545 NOK 20 892 Scolarship NOK 24 000 NOK - Profit NOK 35 302 NOK 37 886 BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 Assets NOK 1 976 923 NOK 2 014 809Capital, January 1 NOK 1 941 621 NOK 1 976 923 Profit NOK 35 302 NOK 37 886 Capital December 31 NOK 1 976 923 NOK 2 014 809

LIV ELIN HJELMELAND, CHAIRMAN PEDER LØVENSKIOLD, JARL ULVIN

THE THANKSGIVING FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 33 639 NOK 26 224 Expenses NOK 16 635 NOK 5 720Scholarship NOK 15 000 NOK 15 000Profit NOK 17 004 NOK 5 504 Assets NOK 731 094 NOK 725 598Capital January 1 NOK 699 090 NOK 716 094Profit NOK 17 004 NOK 5 504Capital December 31 NOK 716 094 NOK 721 598Accounts Payable NOK 15 000 NOK 4 000Total Capital and Assets NOK 731 094 NOK 725 598



THE AMERICAN CIVILIZATION LECTURER FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 18 427 NOK 10 090 Expenses NOK 9 020 NOK 9 270Profit NOK 9 407 NOK 820

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 Assets NOK 445 972 NOK 440 778 Capital, January 1 NOK 420 390 NOK 429 797 Profit NOK 9 407 NOK 820Capital, December 31 NOK 429 797 NOK 430 617 Accounts Payable NOK 16 175 NOK 10 161 Capital and Debt NOK 445 972 NOK 440 778

LIV ELIN HJELMELAND CHAIRMAN , ARNE WILHELMSEN, PEDER LØVENSKIOLD, JARL ULVIN

THE FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 10 336 NOK 11 315 Expenses NOK 1 230 NOK 4 090Profit NOK 9 106 NOK 7 225 BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 Assets NOK 365 663 NOK 372 888 Capital, January 1 NOK 365 557 NOK 365 663Profit NOK 9 106 NOK 7 225 Capital, December 31 NOK 365 663 NOK 372 888


THE NORWEGIAN MARSHALL FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 272 154 NOK 260 642 Expenses NOK 59 824 NOK 65 841 Scholarships NOK 150 000 NOK 160 000Profit NOK 62 330 NOK 34 801

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 Assets NOK 6 712 184 NOK 6 770 985Capital, January 1 NOK 6 619 854 NOK 6 682 184 Profit NOK 62 330 NOK 34 801 Capital, December 31 NOK 6 682 184 NOK 6 716 985Accounts payable NOK 30 000 NOK 54 000 Capital and debt December 31 NOK 6 712 184 NOK 6 770 985

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THE AMERICA-NORWAY HERITAGE FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 98 881 NOK 85 207 Expenses NOK 12 812 NOK 13 312Profit NOK 86 069 NOK 71 895 BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 Assets NOK 2 327 124 NOK 2 389 021 Capital, January 1 NOK 2 223 055 NOK 2 309 124Profit NOK 86 069 NOK 71 895 Capital December 31 NOK 2 309 124 NOK 2 381 019Accounts Payable NOK 18 000 NOK 8 002Capital and Debt NOK 2 327 124 NOK 2 389 021

LIV ELIN HJELMELAND CHAIRMAN, PEDER LØVENSKIOLD, HANNE AABERG, LISBETH BØ HÅVERSTAD

THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 63 204 NOK 56 561Scholarship NOK - NOK 50 000Expenses NOK 8 290 NOK 9 745Profit/loss NOK 54 914 NOK -3 184

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31Assets NOK 1 620 725 NOK 1 617 541Capital, January 1 NOK 1 565 811 NOK 1 620 725Profit/loss NOK 54 914 NOK -3 184Capital, December 31 NOK 1 620 725 NOK 1 617 541

ARNE WILHELMSEN, CHAIRMAN, JANNIK LINDBÆK, LIV ELIN HJELMELAND, OLA STAVE

THE NORWAY-AMERICA ASSOCIATION JUBILEE FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 10 082 NOK 5 005Expenses NOK 1 093 NOK 4 090Profit NOK 8 989 NOK 915 BALANCE, DECEMBER 31Assets NOK 243 988 NOK 244 904Capital, January 1 NOK 234 999 NOK 243 988Profit NOK 8 989 NOK 915Capital, December 31 NOK 243 988 NOK 244 903



RAGNHILD MARIE LØKEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2011 2012Income NOK 52 677 NOK 57 353Expenses NOK 20 035 NOK 17 572 Scholarships NOK 35 000 NOK 32 500Profit /loss NOK -2 358 NOK 7 281

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31Assets NOK 1 598 013 NOK 1 605 294Capital, January 1 NOK 1 600 371 NOK 1 598 013Profit/loss NOK -2 358 NOK 7 281Capital, December 31 NOK 1 598 013 NOK 1 605 294


THE KING OLAV V BIRTHDAY FUND 2011 2012 Income NOK 125 138 NOK 104 754 Expenses, NOK 15 183 NOK 20 952 Scholarships NOK 60 000 NOK 95 000Profit/ loss NOK 49 955 NOK -11 198

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31Assets NOK 3 513 667 NOK 3 505 909Capital, January 1 NOK 3 463 712 NOK 3 513 667Profit/ loss NOK 49 955 NOK -11 198 Capital December 31 NOK 3 513 667 NOK 3 502 469 Accounts payable NOK - NOK 3 440 Capital and debt, December 31 NOK 3 513 667 NOK 3 505 909

ERLING HJELMENG, CHAIRMAN PEDER LØVENSKIOLD, LIV ELIN HJELMELAND

THE NORWAY-AMERICA FRIENDSHIP FUND 2011 2012Income NOK 148 864 NOK 336 246 Expenses NOK 844 291 NOK 10 458Cash Benefits NOK 300 000 NOK 150 000Profit/loss NOK -995 427 NOK 175 788

BALANCE, DECEMBER 31Assets NOK 3 720 036 NOK 3 895 824Capital, January 1 NOK 4 715 463 NOK 3 720 036Profit/loss NOK -995 427 NOK 175 788Capital, December 31 NOK 3 720 036 NOK 3 895 824

KARL-EDWIN MANSHAUS, CHAIRMAN, TOVE K. MIDELFART, NILS B. GULNES, STIG S. KVENDSETH, BJØRN VIDAR LERØEN


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Awards for Norwegians to the U.S.Awards for Graduate Study and Research in the U.S.

■ ■ ■ NORWAY-AMERICA ASSOCIATION AWARDSIngrid Johansen Aune (Oslo)Scholarship fund: King Olav V Stipend NOK 40,000. Master level studies in Public Administration (Public Policy) at University of Wisconsin.

Reidar Brumer Bratvold (Hafrsfjord)Scholarship fund: Ragnhild Marianne Løkens Education Fund NOK 15,000. Research in Economics (Investment and Decision Analysis) at University of Texas, Austin.

Hilde Kristin Ellingsen (Oslo)Scholarship fund: King Olav V Birthday Fund Award NOK 95,000. Ph.D. level studies in Law at Columbia.

Mads Dahl Gjefsen (Lillehammer)Scholarship fund: Ragnhild Marianne Løkens Education Fund, King Olav V StipendNOK 35,000. Ph.D. level studies in Public Administration

(Public Policy) at Harvard University.

Fredrik Haraldsen (Bærums Værk)Scholarship fund: The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Scholarship NOK 50,000. Ph.D. level studies in Philosophy (Linguistical/Semantics) at University of Miami.

Endre Stavang (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Ragnhild Marianne Løkens Education Fund NOK 15,000. Visiting Scholar in Law (Natural Resources/Property/Environment) at University of Arizona.

■ ■ ■ AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION AWARDSJade Hærem Aksnes (Bergen)Scholarship fund: Norway House Foundation USD 10,000. Master level studies in Film (Directing) at American Film Institute.

Each year, the Norway-America Association administers up to 35 grants for graduate studies and research in the U.S. The program consists of scholarships and awards from several organizations and scholarship funds, but is administered as one unified program by NORAM in order to make the application process simpler for the applicants. 26 Norwegians received funding from NORAM, The American-Scandinavian Foundation and Thanks to Scandinavia, Inc in 2012.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2012-13


Kristina Alnes (Vollen)Scholarship fund: Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland Fund, King Olav V Fund, King Haakon VII Fund and Mathilde Aas FundUSD 20,000. Master level studies in Environmental Sciences (Sustainability Management) at Columbia.

Anders Johan Andreassen (Svingvoll)Scholarship fund: Stolt-Nielsen Fund for Education USD 10,000. Master level studies in Physics (High Energy Physics Theory) at Harvard University, Department of Physics.

Kristoffer Bale (Hjellestad)Scholarship fund: DNB ASA Fellowship Fund USD 20,000. Master level studies in Finance at MIT, Sloan school of management.

Line Brotnow (Skjetten)Scholarship fund: Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland Fund, Mathilde Aas Memorial Scholarship and King Haakon VII Birthday FundUSD 14,200. Master level studies in Psychology (Dev. Neuroscience/Psychopathology) at Yale University.

Sara Chen (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland Fund, Pratt/Johnson FellowshipUSD 13,200. Master level studies in Music (Violin Performance) at Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music.

Audun Dahl (Ringebu)Scholarship fund: Norway House Foundation USD 18,200. Ph.D. level studies in Psycology (Developmental) at University of California, Berkeley.

Lars Foss-Skiftesvik (Lier)Scholarship fund: DNB ASA Fellowship Fund USD 20,000. Master level studies in Business Administration (MBA) at Columbia University.

Anna Guttormsgaard (Slependen)Scholarship fund: Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland

Fund, Sather FundUSD 20,000. Master level studies in Film (Screenwriting/Directing) at Columbia University.

Hans Martin Frostad Halleraker (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Norway House Foundation USD 8,500. Master level studies in Architecture at Southern California Institute of Architecture.

Rune Haugseng (Sandnes)Scholarship fund: Pratt/Johnson Fellowship USD 18,000. Ph.D. level studies in Mathematics (Algebraic Topology) at MIT.

Niklas James (Stavanger)Scholarship fund: DNB ASA Fellowship Fund USD 20,000. Masters in Business Administration (MBA) at Harvard.

David Urnes Johnson (Fagernes)Scholarship fund: Norway House Foundation, Haakon Styri ScholarshipUSD 20,000. Ph.D. level studies in Engineering (Mechanical) at Stanford University.

Anne Guro Larsmon (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Norway House Foundation USD 8,700. Master level studies in Fine Arts at California Institute of the arts.

Ina Mossin (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland Fund, Johan Jørgen Holst AwardUSD 2,700. Master level studies in International Affairs/Relations (Conflict Resolution) at Tufts University, Fletcher School.

Kristoffer Nerland (Molde)Scholarship fund: Mathilde Aas Memorial Scholarship USD 12,300. Master level studies in Law (LLM) at University of Pennsylvania.

Marius A. Kalleberg Ring (Tvedestrand)Scholarship fund: Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland Fund


USD 19,500. Master level studies in Economics (Financial) at Duke University.

Eirik Andreas Sandaker (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Norway House Foundation USD 10,000. Master level studies in Film (Editing/Post Production) at American Film Institute Conservatory.

Ida Lødemel Tvedt (Laksevåg)Scholarship fund: Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland Fund, Pratt/Johnson FellowshipUSD 5,100. Master level studies in Critical theory (Liberal studies) at The New School for Social Research. ooo

■ ■ ■ THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA, INC.’S CASH GRANTFrithiof Wilhelmsen (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Thanks To Scandinavia, Inc.’s Cash GrantUSD 20,000. Master level studies in International Affairs/Relations (MIA+MBA) at Columbia University. ooo

■ ■ ■ THE AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION’S AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE USAThis award is for established professionals with a minimum of 3 years work experience, who intend to conduct special research or educational training for further advancement in their field. The award enables professionals to spend any period of time up to 3 months in the US pursuing professional study or research. Fellows have worked on obtaining skills in their field that were uniquely available from an American institution, such as a research technique or training in their field.

Elisabeth Færøy Lund (Bergen)Scholarship fund: Professional Development Award (Andrew E. & G. Norman Wigeland Fund)USD 5,000. Professional Development in Performance Art at Jill Sigman/Thinkdance. ooo

■ ■ ■ AMBASSADOR ROBERT D. STUART JR. FELLOWSHIPThe goal of the Ambassador Robert D. Stuart Jr. Fellowships is to enable emerging Norwegian political and governmental leaders to engage in a semester of study and practical experience in Washington, DC. This opportunity enables the applicant to become acquainted first-hand with American civilization and institutions in a way which will later benefit mutual understanding and bilateral relations between the United States and Norway. Approx. one award is given each year, and candidates are chosen from each political party on a rotating basis.

Siri Holland (Oslo)Scholarship fund: Ambassador Robert D. Stuart Jr. Fellowship USD 20,000. Coursework at George Washington University, internship on Capitol Hill. ooo

■ ■ ■ AMERICAN STUDIES INSTITUTE FOR SCANDINAVIAN-NORDIC EDUCATORS AT LUTHER COLLEGE, DECORAH, IOWAFrom its beginnings in 1964, when 25 Norwegian teachers attended, this summer course on American society has grown to include educators from all five Nordic countries. NORAM would like to thank several sponsors for their generous contributions, including the Nansen Fund, Inc; ORION Stiftelsen; the U.S. Embassy Norway; Bergesens Stiftelse; as well as private individuals. A total of 13 teachers were awarded a scholarship of NOK 10,000 each, to help cover the cost of travel and attendance.

Elisabeth Aamodt (Stokke)Stine Margrete Bakke (Stavanger)Terttu Hellevi Haugen (Oslo)Iris Heltne (Ålesund)Hilde Holdhus (Gvarv)Torill Hølleland (Bergen)Bodil Bjørkhaug Johnsen (Gjøvik)Øyvind Kittelsaa (Oslo)Wenche Løndalen (Lillehammer)Stephanie Mane (Elverum)



Veslemøy Myrstad (Hakadal)Malin Engdahl Patterson (Oslo)Maria Storevik (Stryn) ooo

■ ■ ■ THE PRACTICAL TRAINING PROGRAMThrough The American-Scandinavian Foundation’s (ASF) Training Program, Norwegian students and young professionals have the opportunity to gain practical on-the-job experience in their field. The same opportunity is available to US citizens for training in Norway. Seven Norwegians have received assistance with their visas for practical training and professional development in the USA in 2012:

Samir Faerevik Aarab (Oslo)Internship in Public Administration at United States Senate, Senator Jon Tester’s Office.

Lisa Eian (Fredrikstad)Internship in Law at Salehi and Associates.

Marie Hallandvik Hortemo (Oslo)Internship in Architecture at Young Projects.

Øyvind Molven (Oslo)Internship in Law at Holland & Knight LLP.

Markus Nilssen (Tromsø)Internship in Law at Blank Rome LLP.

Rachel Sowe (Oslo)Internship in Graphic Design, Media and Communication at The Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerse.

Henriette Willix (Oslo)Internship in Law at Salehi & Associates, Los Angeles.ooo

■ ■ ■ UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM This program is for Norwegian students interested in studying at the undergraduate level in the United States. Currently, 19 undergraduate colleges and universities offer scholarships to Norwegian students through this program. These scholarships are not cash grants, but

are credited towards tuition, fees, and room and board – covering up to 80% of total expenses. A total of 29 students have been awarded scholarships through this program for the 2012-13 academic year, at a total of NOK 2 235 000.

Member Schools 2012CANADASaint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

USAAlbion College, Albion, MIAugustana College, Sioux Falls, SDCalifornia Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CAClark University, Worchester, MAConcordia College, Moorhead, MNCreighton University, Omaha, NEEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FLHawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HILewis & Clark College , Portland, ORLinfield College, McMinnville, ORLuther College, Decorah, IAMacalester College, Saint Paul, MNMichigan Tech. University, Houghton, MINorth Park University, Chicago, ILPacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WAState University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh, NY St. Olaf College, Northfield, Eugene, ORUniversity of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN

California Lutheran UniversityRoua Al-Toma (Oslo)Lise Bakke (Sørumsand)Tarjei Berg (Tromsø)Hanne Bolstad (Oslo)Rikke Bøvre (Stokke)Sindre Bruskeland (Kristiansand)Helle Grenheim (Larvik)Per Martin Haaheim (Billingstad)Thea Emilie Jerejian (Jessheim)Per Magnus Blichfeldt Muren (Nesbru)Stine Norum (Slependen)Anne Refsnes (Kristiansand)Caroline Røsen (Hunndalen)


Henrik Simonsen (Tårnåsen)Theodor Svennevig Skaufel (Nesbru)Henrik Torget (Bærums Verk)

Creighton UniversityAugust Aakenes Nysted (Asker)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityJonas T. Fuglås (Trondheim)

Hawaii Pacific UniversityAnniken Engelsen Fromreide (Bergen)

North Park UniversityMartha Kristina Saxegaard (Lillestrøm)

Pacific Lutheran UniversityKristian Jore (Kongsberg)Mathilde H. Møller (Jar)Christian Muri (Asker)Elin Skølt (Hemsedal)

St. Olaf CollegeMarian Silje Håbesland (Kolbotn)

State University of New York, PlattsburghMille K. Bisgaard (Nesbru)Kari Ege Bue (Nærbø)Camilla Korsmo (Aurskog)Pernille Sydness (Nesoddtangen)

■ ■ ■ AWARDS FOR AMERICANS TO NORWAYThe Norwegian Marshall FundThe Norwegian Marshall Fund was established in 1977 as a gesture of appreciation of the fundamental importance of the Marshall Plan for Norway during the reconstruction of Europe after World War II.The Fund was made possible through contributions from Norwegian individuals and corporations as an expression of gratitude to the people of the United States. A total of NOK 160 ,000 was awarded to the following five Americans in 2012:

Karen Grumberg (Austin, TX)Scholarship fund: The Norwegian Marshall Fund

NOK 25,000. Visiting Scholar in Comparative Literature/Hebrew Literature at University of Oslo, Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages, IKOS.

Lori Kaye Lincoln (Falls Church, VA)Scholarship fund: The Norwegian Marshall Fund NOK 40,000. Masters in Education at The University of Oslo.

Ashley Muller (Boston, MA)Scholarship fund: The Norwegian Marshall Fund NOK 40,000. Masters in International Social Welfare and Health Policy at Høgskolen i Oslo og Akershus.

Ryan A. Pfeifer (Massapequa, NY)Scholarship fund: The Norwegian Marshall Fund NOK 40,000. Masters in Marine Technology: Shipping Management at The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Lindsey Hall Thomas (Rochester, NY)Scholarship fund: The Norwegian Marshall Fund NOK 15,000. Research Fellow in Anthropology/Nautical Archaeology at Norsk Maritimt Museum. ooo

■ ■ ■ THE NORWEGIAN THANKSGIVING FUNDFunded by former Norwegian students and friends in gratitude for their welcome. The Norwegian Thanksgiving Fund scholarship is awarded each year to one American graduate student for study in Norway in the following fields: Fisheries, Geology, Glaciology, Astronomy, Social medicine, and Norwegian culture.

Wesley Farnsworth (Portland, ME, USA.)Scholarship fund: The Thanksgiving Fund.NOK 60,000. Masters in Geological Sciences at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). ooo



PATRONH.M. King Harald V

HONORARY MEMBERSJohan H. Andresen SrRagnhild GaltungRichard Netter Arne Wilhelmsen

BOARDLiv Elin Hjelmeland, President and ChairErik Giercksky (ex officio)Berit L. HenriksenIdar Kreutzer (until December 2012)Peder LøvenskioldVibeke SteinegerHalgrim ThonJarl Ulvin

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEETerje Emblem, ChairTore Amundsen Liv Elin Hjelmeland (ex officio)Oddbjørn Knutsen Halvor Mehlum Sigrid Brevik Wangsness

SECRETARlATLasse Espelid, Executive Director until May 2012Hanne Aaberg, Executive Director from May 2012Tove Lain Knudsen, Director of Scholarship ProgramsCarl Bonnevie, AccountantMaria Vang Ormhaug, Sponsor ContactLinda Tang, Student Intern

AUDITORBente Wilhelmsen, Registered Public Accountant

COOPERATING ORGANIZATIONSDenmark-America FoundationDanmark-Amerika FondetLeague of Finnish-American SocietiesSuomi-Amerikka Yhdistysten Liitto r.y.Icelandic-American SocietyÍslensk-Ameríska FélagiðSweden-America FoundationSverige-Amerika StiftelsenThe American-Scandinavian FoundationThe Canadian-Scandinavian FoundationThanks To Scandinavia, Inc.The Nansen Fund, Inc.

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