As part of Haypp Group—one of the world's largest online retailers of nicotine pouches—Northerner is proud to be spearheading the global movement towards a smoke-free future.
Building on the success of the Haypp Scholarship in both Sweden and the UK, it was a natural next step for us to offer American students the same sort of opportunity.
We recognize that a little financial boost can go a long way when embarking on your academic or professional journey, which is why we want to give a helping hand to adult students and veterans who choose to continue their education or work on post-graduate studies.Head of External Affairs
Our mission with this scholarship is to champion research and innovation within e-commerce that has the potential to transform consumer experiences and advance disruptive ideas for a better tomorrow.
About the Scholarship
Our scholarship is worth $5,000 and will be awarded biannually to students (aged 25 years and older) who submit the best essay on a relevant topic.
It's up to you to define the scope of your essay as it relates to our business, but the following topics may serve as a helpful starting point for your brainstorming:
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- Shifting consumer trends and behaviors;
- A particular innovation within e-commerce, SEO, digital marketing, or logistics;
- The social and environmental impacts of online retail, etc.
Twice a year, a jury made up of Northerner’s senior management will evaluate each submission based on the quality of the work and its potential to contribute to new knowledge or understanding. Consider how your essay pulls together existing information and contributes a fresh perspective to the discussion if you're looking to stand out!
Two sets of winners will be announced June 1 and December 1. It's worth noting that you're not able to win the scholarship more than once.
Some Technical Details
Our scholarship is open to all students and veterans who are:
- At least 25 years old;
- Registered for a master's level or continuing education program at a technical school, college, or university in the US at the time of submitting their essay. 
Please note that the essay you submit must be your own original work. You may, however, choose to team up and apply in small groups provided you're willing to split the $5,000 equally between all contributing authors.
Format of the Essay
To qualify for the scholarship, your essay has to meet these formatting requirements too:
- 4,500-5,000 words;
- Fully referenced according to academic standards with a bibliography attached;
- Submitted electronically in a generally accessible format (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Docs, OpenOffice).
Your name, academic institution, and contact details should also be clearly visible on a cover sheet when uploaded.
How To Apply
If you meet the above eligibility criteria, you can apply at any time throughout the year.
Applications received between January 1 and May 31 will be considered for the June award (announced June 1) and applications received between June 1 and November 30 will be considered for the December award (announced December 1).
Clicking the link below will take you to a form where you’ll be prompted to fill in your name, email, and educational institution as well as proof of enrollment in a relevant study program. To complete your application, simply upload your essay (max. 10MB) and wait to hear back from us.
If you have any questions about the selection process or your submission, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Terms & Conditions
- The Haypp Scholarship is awarded to the author(s) of the best essay, as selected by the Northerner jury.
- The jury is comprised of Haypp employees, and/or persons appointed by Haypp employees, whose decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
- The essay must be written by a student currently enrolled in a master's-level continuing education program at a US college or university. Applications from international institutions won't be accepted at this time.
- The value of the scholarship is $5,000 (USD). In cases where there are several authors or joint applicants, the sum will be distributed equally between them.
- We reserve the right to feature Haypp Scholarship winners in Haypp/Northerner's external communications and on our websites. This may involve publishing the winner's name and/or photograph with the potential for a short follow-up interview or featured quote on our sites.
- Any taxes that may be due on the scholarship will be the responsibility of the scholarship winner to declare.
- Please note that any employees of Haypp Group, its affiliated partners, or family members of such persons are not eligible for this scholarship. Former winners of the Haypp Scholarship are also not eligible to re-apply.
Data Processing
The processing of your personal data is based on our legitimate interest to administer and award the scholarship. To read more about your rights in relation to our processing of personal data, please check out our privacy policy.