Benefits of Membership

THE EDUCATIONAL FUND IS SUPPORTED THROUGH THE SALE OF SPECIAL STAMPS AND MEMBER DONATIONS.

The members of the Vasa Order of America are very proud to be able to offer assistance in the form of scholarships and student loan services to qualified students in quest of continued education.

THE EDUCATIONAL FUND provides Vasa Scholarships * to worthy students, enrolled or accepted for enrollment, in accredited institutions for higher learning. * (Suspended for 2010 - see note).

PROVIDES monetary support to the CULTURAL COMMITTEE for promotion of Scandinavian culture.

PROVIDES monetary support to CHILDREN'S and YOUTH CLUBS for understanding their Scandinavian heritage and enhancing cultural work.

PROVIDES monetary support to VASA YOUTH camp activities in Sweden.

PROVIDES scholarships * to worthy applicants for Swedish Language Village participation across the United States.  * (Suspended for 2010 - see note).

PROVIDES non-interest bearing loans to VASA-members in need of financial assistance to complete their education.