NORT H DA KOTA STAT E CO L L E GE O F S C IE NCE
SCHOLARSHIPS 2015-2016
Welcome, The NDSCS Alumni/Foundation is committed to the encouragement and support of academic excellence at NDSCS. As a 501(c)3 organization the Foundation’s mission is to “Support and assist those activities that develop and strengthen the North Dakota State College of Science.” The NDSCS Alumni Association has been active on campus since 1903 and the NDSCS Foundation was established in 1986. General Scholarships.............................3-5 Program Specific Scholarships Agriculture................................................... 6 Allied Health............................................... 7 Architectural Drafting......................... 7-8 Arts, Science & Business Division....... 8 Athletics...................................................8-9 Auto Body Repair & Refinishing......... 9 Automotive................................................. 9 Building Construction / Construction Management............. 10 Business..................................................10-11 Civil Engineering.......................................11 Culinary Arts...............................................11 Dental...........................................................12 Diesel...................................................... 12-13 Education....................................................13 Electrical................................................13-14 Emergency Management......................15 Health Information..................................15 HVAC/R.......................................................15 Information & Communications.........15 John Deere........................................... 15-16 Liberal Arts.................................................16 Manufacturing...........................................16 Mechanical Systems................................17 Music.............................................................17 Nursing.................................................. 17-18 Occupational Therapy Assistant........18 Plumbing.....................................................18 Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics.........................................18 STEM.............................................................19 Technologies & Services Division......19 Welding.......................................................19
Scholarships have been a core part of students attending NDSCS for many years. The NDSCS Foundation Scholarship Program was created for the purpose of attracting and retaining students of outstanding ability. This is possible due to the generous support from alumni, community and business friends, staff and faculty. There are many different types of scholarships available from the NDSCS Foundation. The NDSCS Foundation provides academic, athletic, performing arts, technology and service, science and business, and general scholarships. As a student receiving these scholarships, we invite you to learn more about the person, business or families that gave so generously to help you with your financial load. This booklet gives you a very brief overview of the kind of generosity that has taken place over the years. As a Donor, thank you for your contributions and the selfless act you and your loved ones have shown by contributing to an Endowment or an annual scholarship. Student need for financial assistance has grown over the years. Your commitment and support does not go unnoticed. The NDSCS Foundation is proud of the number of academically and technically talented students who enter the College each year. We are proud to say that our scholarship process allows for over half of all students that apply to obtain some sort of scholarship annually. Kim Nelson – Interim Executive Foundation Director
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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship
Criteria
Alex Stern Family Foundation Scholarship
FT student from Cass or Clay County, maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Alfred Leland Endowment
FT student, 3.0 GPA. U.S. citizen.
Darlene Stevens Simonitch Endowment
Female student with good citizenship and financial need.
Donald Merritt Endowment
Student is resident of Richland County, basis on need and character.
Dr. Clair T. Blikre Memorial Endowment
Dr. Clair T. Blikre was the 6th President at NDSCS. He served as President for 31 years from 1966-1987. The NDSCS activities center is named Clair T. Blikre Activities Center in his honor.
FT 2nd year student from N.D. and a N.D. high school graduate. Based on GPA.
Ellen (Dahl) Hill Endowment
Any student of NDSCS.
Fred Radloff Memorial Endowment
Based on GPA.
Fred, Marie & Edna Hudson Endowment
Edna Hudson was the daughter of Fred and Marie. She was handicapped but that did not stop her from being very active and involved in her church and community. Edna passed away in 2007 at age 78. The scholarship was set up to assist special needs students.
Awarded to FT students with special needs. Preference to Richland, 2nd Sargent, 3rd Wilkin County. 2.0 GPA.
Henry C. Bonde Memorial Endowment
Based on GPA.
Herman Liberda Memorial Endowment
FT resident of Minn., N.D. or S.D. 2.0 GPA.
Hexem Family Endowment
Student from Western N.D. or Eastern Mont. with financial need.
KB & Esther Wieman Endowment
2nd year students who plan to live and work in N.D. 3.5 GPA.
Kenneth & Marie Hansen Trust Endowment
FT or PT 1st or 2nd year student with financial need.
Laura Hughes Memorial Endowment
Based on GPA and activities.
Leonard Johnson Endowment
FT student with 2.0 GPA.
Margaret Oleson Memorial Endowment
FT student. 1st Richland County, 2nd N.D., 3rd Minn. or S.D. 2.0 GPA. Women preferred. Meets NJCAA regulations.
The Alex Stern Family Foundation is based in Fargo, N.D. It supports nonprofits through scholarships to students attending surrounding colleges in Cass or Clay counties. Darlene H. Leland established a scholarship in her husbands memory for students of high scholastic standing with financial need. Alfred was a 1940 Pre-Education graduate. They lived on a farm in Richland County. Darlene Stevens Simonitch and her husband, Jack, both attended NDSCS between 1948-1951. Darlene was a 1949 Liberal Arts graduate and Jack played basketball for the Wildcats under coach Ed Werre. Darlene passed away in 2002 and Jack in 2014. Donald S. Merritt was 1939 NDSCS graduate of Accounting. He passed away in 1995.
Ellen I. (Dahl) Hill was a Wyndmere, N.D. resident. She and her husband were successful farmers, she was active and generous to many organizations in Richland County, N.D. Her son Harvey was Alumnus of the Year in 1997. Fred and Rose Radloff operated a Locker Plant in Hankinson for 26 years. Rose was a 1917 Business graduate and the 1982 Alumna of the Year. They donated land in southern Richland County, the cash rent proceeds from the land sale established this scholarship.
Henry C. Bonde was married to Helen in Sisseton, S.D. in 1966. They enjoyed traveling and spending time at their lake home on Lake Lida, Minn. and their winters in Apache Junction, Ariz. They left a trust to NDSCS for student scholarships. Herman Liberda was an administrator at NDSCS for 23 years. He was director of Residential Services upon retirement. Helping students was always a primary concern for Herman. Alvin M. Hexem was a 1950 graduate of NDSCS in Ag Mechanics Sales and Service. He was a long time farmer in the Williston, N.D. area. He passed away in 2003. The KB and Esther Wieman Trust established a scholarship in 1991. KB passed in 1989 and Esther in 2006. The scholarship continues to build from a unitrust that was set up by KB and Esther. Neither were graduates of NDSCS, but had a strong belief in two year education in the state of North Dakota. They lived most their lives in Minot, N.D. In 1995, Kenneth H. Hansen and Marie Hansen established a charitable remainder unitrust naming NDSCS the beneficiary. The funds from the estate were to be utilized in a scholarship. Kenneth passed away in 1997 and Marie in 2007. R.J. Hughes established this scholarship in 1968 in honor of his wife, Laura Hughes. Mr. Hughes was a graduate of Red River Valley University, now known as NDSCS. R.J. and Laura were married in 1943 and together they founded Rosemeade Pottery in Wahpeton. Mrs. Hughes died in 1959. Leonard Johnson graduated from the Basic Machinist program at NDSCS in 1939. He was a life long resident of the Devils Lake area and worked the family farm with his brother, Earl. Margaret “Pebby� Fischer Oleson was a 1949 NDSCS graduate in Liberal Arts. She was an elementary school teacher and passed away in 1998. She had a daughter, Jeri Lee and son, James.
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Marvin Ouse Endowment
FT older than average student showing genuine interest.
NDSCS Bookstore Endowment
Any student with a 2.5 GPA.
NDSCS Capital Campaign Endowment
FT or PT 1st or 2nd year student enrolled in any NDSCS program. 2.0 GPA.
Marvin Ouse and his wife Ella were farmers near Breckenridge, Minn. for 44 years. He believed in NDSCS and the assistance the Ag/Diesel Departments provided for farmers. Nebraska Book Company operated on campus from 2010-2015, they gave some of the proceeds of the bookstore to help benefit student scholarships. The NDSCS Bookstore continues to support students with this endowment. In 2003, NDSCS embarked upon a capital campaign to raise $3-$4 million to help fund an endowment for scholarships, instructional equipment and technology enhancements, and classroom facility renovations.
FT 2nd year student. Based on This scholarship is funded through donations made to the NDSCS Alumni Foundation, in memory GPA and activities. of those that have passed.
NDSCS Memorial Foundation Endowment
NDSCS Student Assistant
Student's working as student assistants throughout a variety of programs.
NDSCS Student Government (CAB)
2nd year student, based on participation and commitment to student activities.
NDSCS Student Government (Senate)
Student must serve on the Student Senate.
Odin & Hazel Stutrud Endowment
Preference to McKenzie County, on-campus student with financial need.
Otter Tail Power Company Scholarship
Must be in Otter Tail Power service area and have been a customer for two years. 2.0 GPA.
Paul C. Green Memorial Endowment
S.D. resident, any program.
The NDSCS Student Assistant scholarship was established to benefit student lab and teacher assistants here on the NDSCS campus. CAB, our Campus Activities Board, is a group of students that take on campus events and student activities through out the year. NDSCS is proud to have a strong student body government. Student Senate is the voice of over 3,000 campus wide students. Funds have been raised over the years to be able to give scholarships to those students that serve. Odin Stutrud was a 1941 NDSCS graduate of Printing/Graphic Arts and was an instructor in the NDSCS Printing Department for 13 years. In 1971, Odin was named Technical Education/ Coordinator for the state of North Dakota. He also served as an executive director of the American Technical Education Association. Odin was a recipient of the 1991 Wildcat of the Year award. He established this scholarship in memory of Hazel, his wife of 64 years. Hazel passed away in 2008 and Odin in 2015. Otter Tail Power is an investor owned electric utility that provides electricity for customers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota with headquarters in Fergus Falls, Minn. Otter Tail Power Company’s mission is to connect with their rural communities to support young minds, invest in their current and future workforce and create vital communities. During the 1980’s Mayme Green initiated a student scholarship fund, giving NDSCS over $20,000 for scholarships. Her sincere desire to help young people’s advancement in education led to her appointment to the NDSCS Foundation Board of Directors. She served on the board from 1988-1991 and was honored in 1985 as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. In one of her most remembered comments, she reflected the importance of education, saying, “our young people are our greatest potential - what better investment can we make.” The current Mayme Green Allied Health Center was dedicated in her honor in 1999. This scholarship is named after her late husband Paul C. Green. She carried on her late husband’s educational philanthropy and established a private foundation before her death to award gifts to education centers like NDSCS.
1st year and transfers. AAA: Skills USA based on GPA. Show Percy G. Willson was a former Wimbledon and Leal area farmer. He made his money in North Dakota and designated his estate to go to state organizations that help young people. Mr. Willson financial need. passed away in 1988.
Percy G. Willson Endowment
President’s Honor Endowment
1st year, FT student from N.D. or adjacent state. Minimum ACT 20.
Randall S. Curry Endowment
FT student, 2.0 GPA. 1st choiceresident of Steele County, if not, N.D.
Reynold F. Hovel "Punch" Endowment
Preference to Jesse, ND then Griggs County, then ND students.
This scholarship was established to recognize students with top honors at NDSCS. Each year President’s honor endowment is awarded by our NDSCS president. Randall S. Curry was a native of Steele County, N.D. where he operated the family farm in Hope, N.D. He chose NDSCS for this scholarship because he believes in two-year educational institutions and the programs they offer. Randall left a generous and everlasting gift, one of the largest received by NDSCS. His benevolent spirit for helping North Dakota youth receive an education is commendable. Reynold “Punch” Hovel was a Jesse, N.D. Griggs County resident. He and his wife, Mary, operated a store in Jesse until his death in 1981. He believed strongly in NDSCS and its quality of education.
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River of Life Community Church Scholarship
FT student with financial need.
Rose Radloff Memorial Endowment
Based on GPA.
Rotary Club of Wahpeton Scholarship
Rotary Student of the month in Richland County.
Stanley & Sylvia Laskey Endowment
FT student with financial need and shows academic promise and citizenship.
State Farm Academic Scholarship
FT 2nd year student from N.D., Minn. or S.D. 2.5 GPA.
Theodore Laibly Memorial Endowment
Based on GPA.
Vernon C. Lee Memorial Endowment
FT/PT with preference to family members of full-time Wil-Rich employees.
Virginia Olson Memorial Endowment
Based on GPA and good citizenship.
Wahpeton Eagles Aerie #2749 Scholarship
FT 2nd year student with good citizenship and academic promise.
Wahpeton High School Alumni Endowment
FT 1st or 2nd year student in any NDSCS program. Graduate of Wahpeton High School.
Wahpeton Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Preference to Wahpeton, N.D. or Breckenridge, Minn. 3.0 GPA. Academic promise and good citizenship.
Wahpeton Kiwanis – Ben Barnard Endowment
GPA 3.0. Student participating in college activities. Breckenridge, Minn. or Wahpeton, N.D. high school student preferred.
Willard Grager Memorial Scholarship
1st preference to handicapped students and to students served by rural electric co-ops.
Willis & Patricia Calderwood Endowment
FT first year student. 2.0-3.5 GPA 1st choice to Ramsey or Nelson County student.
River of Life Community Church is located in Breckenridge, Minn. They choose to support NDSCS by starting a scholarship to help reduce the cost of education for students in need. Fred and Rose Radloff operated a Locker Plant in Hankinson for 26 years. Rose was a 1917 Business graduate and the 1982 Alumna of the Year. They have been generous supporters of the college. The Rotary Club of Wahpeton started this scholarship to be awarded to a Richland County Rotary Student of the Month during their Junior year in high school. This is an annual scholarship. Merilynn (Laskey) Wilson established this scholarship fund in honor of her parents, Stanley and Sylvia. They spent a good portion of their married years watching “Science School” grow and prosper, Merilynn could not think of a better way to honor their memories. Durlyn W. Herman, Wahpeton State Farm agent, is a long time friend of the college with a desire to give back to the success of future students. In1974 he received Friend of the College award. Theodore Laibly was a 1926 graduate of Accounting and Business at NDSCS. He grew up in Wahpeton and as a student worked at the Leach Library. His father was a blacksmith on Dakota Avenue. Theodore spent most of his life in Elko, Nev. as a school teacher. Mr. Laibly passed away in 2001. The Vernon C. Lee scholarship was established in 1982 by Wil-Rich Farm Equipment. Mr. Lee was a former President of Wil-Rich. Dr. Jerry Olson was the 7th President at NDSCS. He started this scholarship in memory of his late wife. Jerry currently works and resides in Bowling Green Ohio. Wahpeton Eagles Aerie #2749 is located in Wahpeton, N.D. and believes in the importance of education and helping with student success. The Wahpeton High School Class of 1955 started a fund with the NDSCS Foundation to support a scholarship for a deserving WHS graduate. At a more recent WHS All-School Reunion enough donations were added to the fund to create an endowment and receive matching state dollars. The Kiwanis Club of Wahpeton-Breckenridge serves the community with a variety of different projects for youth. Ben Barnard was NDSCS’s first Electrical instructor and was honored by having the TechnicalTrade building named after him. The family of Ben Barnard has established a scholarship in his name. Willard Grager and family are dedicated to helping talented and deserving students at NDSCS. He was Alumnus of the Year in 1970. Willard and his wife established a loan fund in honor of W.M. Nordgaard in 1964 to help students with personal expenses. Willis was a 1951 Auto Mechanics Graduate and SSS Club member. This scholarship was established in 1997.
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS Program
Scholarship
Criteria
Agriculture
Ben J. Frolek Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Ag program. 1st choice is Lidgerwood high school grad, 2nd is Richland County high school grad. GPA 3.0.
C&S Farms Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Ag Business and from a rural N.D. community (less than 10,000 population). 3.0 GPA.
Cargill Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Ag related program. N.D. resident with 3.0 GPA.
Don Yaggie/Tom Kotnour Endowment
1st year student enrolled in Diesel, Agriculture or Welding. 2.5 GPA.
Dwight G. Hoxie/Robinson Brothers Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Ag, Dental, Medical, Nursing, Engineering and skilled trades.
Ernest & Ruth Buchholz Endowment
2nd year student. One scholarship for Nursing and one in Ag/Diesel related field. N.D. student with 2.5 GPA in good standing.
Hankinson-Milnor Coop Creamery Association Scholarship
3.0 GPA enrolled in Ag Business. Resident of Ransom, Sargent or Richland County.
John Travers & Alyce B. Travers Endowment
Preference a student from Bowman County of N.D. or Harding County of S.D., 2nd a student from N.D. or S.D. Enrolled in Nursing/Health or Ag related programs.
Leo & Catherine Yaggie Endowment
FT student enrolled in an Ag-related program. Preference to Wilkin County. US Citizen.
Loran Haiby Scholarship
FT/PT with 2.0 GPA. Preference to Wilkin/Richland County student, enrolled in a Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources program. Demonstrate a financial need.
Western Minnesota Beet Development Corp. Endowment
2nd year student enrolled in Ag Business with preference to Grant or Traverse County in N.D. Based on GPA.
William & Betty Richardson Endowment
Student enrolled in Ag Business. 2.5 GPA after 1st year.
Ben J. Frolek was a lifelong Lidgerwood farmer who believed in giving back by providing financial assistance to deserving and talented students in the Ag program. Chris and Suzanne Johnson established this scholarship in 2014. They are Richland County, N.D. farmers and long time friends of the NDSCS. Chris graduated in 1976 from NDSCS in the Tool and Die program and from the Agriculture program in 1978. He is a current Foundation Board Member. Cargill has grown to become one of the world’s largest, privately-owned businesses, providing food, agricultural, risk management, financial and industrial products and services around the globe. The local Cargill team saw the need and responded in 2012 by starting an annual scholarship to students. Cargill is also a corporate sponsor of the NDSCS Alumni/ Foundation. Don Yaggie and Tom Kotnour were long time friends, solid leaders in the community and strong believers in education. Tom received the Friend of the College award in 2003, he passed away in 2010. Together they started this scholarship as supporters of NDSCS. Robert G. Robinson of St. Paul, Minn. established this scholarship in 1993. He was a University of Minnesota agronomist. Dwight G. Hoxie was a farmer and doctor who moved to Richland County to 1905. Ernest and Ruth Buchholz were farmers in the Casselton area for 61 years. Their son, William, was a student and NDSCS in 1992. They encouraged the pursuit of career education. Ernie and Ruth passed away in 2012. This scholarship started in the 1980’s to benefits students in Ag Business. The co-op supports the Agricultural communities of Sargent and Richland Counties. John and Alyce Travers, from Western North Dakota, left in their estate dollars to benefit students in North Dakota and South Dakota. They also left mineral rights to the college. This endowment will continue to grow each year as long as the mineral rights are available. Leo and Catherine Yaggie were successful farmers from Breckenridge, Minn. They had seven children. They received the Family Tradition award in 2000. Loran Haiby was a Breckenridge, Minn. resident who was in the Ag related industry until he retired in 2007. Loran and his wife, Marlys, have a son and daughter. Loran passed away in 2013.
This scholarship was established in 1987 as a testament to the Western Minnesota Beet Development’s belief in NDSCS and it’s students. Bill and Betty Richardson have been friends of NDSCS for many years. Bill was parade Grand Marshal in 1972 and Bill and Betty were Wildcats of the Year in 1987.
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Allied Health
Byron & Ruth Hannay Memorial Endowment
Byron J. Hannay was a successful businessman in Ottertail County. He passed away in 1984 and his wife, Ruth, passed away in 2007.
FT 2.5 GPA student enrolled in any Business Management program or any Health related field. Resident of Richland, Wilkin or Ottertail County. Volunteer 25 hours per semester.
FT or PT pursuing an area in pre-professions. 1st preference Don Fulp was a chemistry instructor at NDSCS for 31 years and believed in the importance of education. His wife, Kay, was also a Math and Science to Wahpeton, N.D. or Detroit Lakes, Minn. area students. instructor at NDSCS.
Don Fulp Memorial Endowment
Dwight G. Hoxie/Robinson Brothers Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Ag, Dental, Medical, Nursing, Engineering and skilled trades.
John Travers & Alyce B. Travers Endowment
John and Alyce Travers, from Western North Dakota, left in their estate dollars to benefit students in North Dakota and South Dakota. They also left mineral rights to the college. This endowment will continue to grow each year as long as the mineral rights are available.
Preference a student from Bowman County of N.D. or Harding County of S.D., 2nd a student from N.D. or S.D. Enrolled in Nursing/Health or Ag related programs.
Marian L. Brown Endowment
Based on GPA.
Carl Holvick Legacy Endowment
FT student enrolled in Architectural Drafting. N.D. or Minn. resident. Son or daughter of an alumnus of NDSCS. 2.0 GPA.
Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship
3.0 GPA enrolled in a Technology program. Must carry at least 12 credit hours. Submit essay and letter of recommendation.
JLG Architects Endowment
FT/PT enrolled in Architectural Drafting program. 2.0 GPA.
Kyle Wych Scholarship
FT student. Non-athlete and must live on campus. 2.5 GPA
Marvin Windows Annual Scholarship
1st year Architectural Drafting
Robert G. Robinson of St. Paul, Minn. established this scholarship in 1993. He was a University of Minnesota agronomist. Dwight G. Hoxie was a farmer and doctor who moved to Richland County to 1905.
Marian (Longbella) Brown was a 1939 NDSCS Office Administration graduate. She was actively involved in the Glee Club, Pistol Club, and Library Club while attending college. She married Dwayne Brown, 1940 NDSCS Sheet Metal graduate. They left a trust to establish student scholarships to NDSCS.
Architectural Drafting
Carl Holvick graduated from NDSCS in Architectural Drafting in 1933. He designed buildings until the day before his death in 2003. His passion will continue through this scholarship provided by his wife, Patricia, in his memory. Grainger is a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products. In the interest of promoting students enrolled in skilled trades programs and public safety programs, Grainger started annual NDSCS scholarships in 2011. JLG Architects, originally based in Grand Forks, was voted the fastest growing architecture firm by Inc. Magazine and has been in business since 1988. JLG started this scholarship to show support for students entering the Architectural program. Education has been a passion for Kyle Wych his whole life. Kyle worked at NDSCS in the Student Life Office and served as an adjunct faculty member teaching Social and Behavioral Sciences. He also served on the Alumni/Foundation Board. While in college, he received the “Passing the Ring” award. The award included the privilege to wear a diamond ring his senior year. He would like students to have an opportunity to experience what he has experienced and complete their education. Marvin Windows and Doors, a Warroad, Minn. based business is the world’s largest manufacturer of made-to-order window and door products. Marvin Windows has been a supporter of NDSCS since1988.
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Architectural Drafting
Marvin Windows Endowment Scholarship
FT/PT 1st or 2nd year student enrolled in Architectural Drafting. GPA 2.5.
Northland Truss Systems Inc. Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Architectural Drafting or Building Construction. 3.0 GPA. From N.D., Minn. or S.D.
Robert Coyle Memorial Endowment
1st or 2nd year student enrolled in Architectural Drafting. Display positive citizenship and conduct.
Bell State Bank & Trust Endowment
FT 1st or 2nd year student. 3.0 GPA. Enrolled in the Arts, Science and Business with preference to Banking and Finance.
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Founders Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in an Arts, Science and Business program. Letter of recommendation from department chair and instructors. Shows leaderships skills. 2.75 GPA
Marvin Windows and Doors, a Warroad, Minn. based business is the world’s largest manufacturer of made-to-order window and door products. Marvin Windows has been a supporter of NDSCS since 1988. This scholarship was given in memory of Richard Pierce, a 1977 NDSCS Architectural Drafting graduate who passed away in 2003. Janice Coyle established this memorial endowment in honor of her husband, Robert D. Coyle.
Arts, Science & Business Division
Bell State Bank & Trust is a locally owned, independent bank established in 1996. This scholarship was started in 2014. Bell State Bank & Trust is also a corporate sponsor of the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation. This scholarship was established to honor and recognize the spirit of those who founded Minn-Dak. Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative is located in Wahpeton, N.D. and their shareholders produce sugar beets for processing. They are also the owner of Minn-Dak Yeast Co. and have a rich history that dates back to the 1970s. Minn-Dak is a corporate sponsor of the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation and was the 1996 Wildcat of the Year.
FT 2nd year N.D. student enrolled in Arts, Science or Myron J. Koppang worked at NDSCS for 31 years. He was an instructor, Dean of the Business Division and later as VP of Business Affairs. He was Business. 3.0 GPA. a Scoutmaster for 23 years and very involved in his church and community. Myron was the 1999 NDSCS Wildcat of the Year.
Myron J. Koppang Memorial Endowment
Vanessa E. Ouse Grindberg Memorial Scholarship
Vanessa E. Ouse-Grindberg, Rothsay, Minn. native, graduated from NDSCS in 1982. She passed away in 2002 at the age of 39. Her husband, Tony, is also a NDSCS alumni who started this memorial in her memory. Tony was the 2005 Alumnus of the Year.
FT 2nd year student with 2.5 GPA. Wilkin County female resident. Enrolled in Arts, Science and Business Division.
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Vernon Hektner was a 1941 NDSCS graduate. He starting teaching History the Arts, Science and Business Division. 2.50 GPA. at NDSCS in 1946. In 1956, he became Dean of the Arts and Science Division and held this position for 26 years, retiring in 1984. He was the 1993 Alumnus of the Year. Vernon was married to Leona and had four children. He passed away in 2010.
Vernon Hektner Endowment
Athletics
Bob Yaggie Athletic Scholarship
FT student involved in men's or women's athletics enrolled in Liberal Arts or Trade program. 2.0 GPA.
Earl "Skip" Bute Athletic Endowment
FT student interested in Athletics.
Ed Werre Basketball Endowment
NDSCS basketball player.
Bob Yaggie joined the staff at NDSCS in 1966 as an instructor in Economics and was Assistant Football Coach under Skip Butte. He was the 1977 Alumnus of the Year. Earl “Skip” Bute served NDSCS for 42 years – as an instructor, coach and Athletic Director. He was named “Small College Coach of the Year” in 1965, an honor he was very proud of. Earl retired in 1966 and pass away in 1988. The NDSCS stadium is named in his honor. Ed Werre was a 1942 graduate of NDSCS. He was employed at NDSCS in 1949 as Head Basketball Coach, Track Coach and Assistant Football Coach. He was appointed Athletic Director in 1965. Ed retired in 1981 after 31 years at NDSCS and was the 1984 NDSCS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. He passed away in 2003.
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Athletics
Gordon "Pat" Patterson Athletic Scholarship
Resident of N.D., Minn. or S.D. with preference to N.D. Must be an athlete.
NDSCS Letterwinners Endowment
Athletic scholarships.
OJ Jensen Academic/Athletic Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Business Management/ Marketing. 2.5 GPA. Preference given to athlete.
Wally M. & Alice O. Nordgaard Endowment
Alternate male/female athlete.
Duane C. Ballweber Memorial Endowment
FT/PT 2nd year student enrolled in Auto Body Repair and Refinishing Technology program. 2.5 GPA.
Jerry E. & Julie A. Schock Scholarship
2nd year student, based on financial need, good academic standing and promise in the Auto Body field. Attendance and promptness considered.
John E. Brandt Endowment
FT/PT student enrolled in Diesel Technology or Auto Body Repair. 1st or 2nd year student. 2.5 GPA.
Melvin & Frances Gutknecht Classic Auto Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Auto Body program. 2.0 GPA. Demonstrate honorable qualities.
Arthur M. Peterson Endowment
2nd year Auto Tech student. N.D. resident. 2.0 GPA. Financial need.
Halvor & Orma Nesheim Endowment
2nd year students enrolled in Auto Technology or Electrical Engineering. Financial need.
Monroe Moen Auto Technology Scholarship
FT 2nd year student. Enrolled in Auto Technology program.
Gordon was a 1938 NDSCS graduate in Accounting. He played football and was captain for two years. Gordan was an instructor for the Business Division and Assistant Coach for Skip Bute. He retired in 1978 as VP of Business Affairs. Gordon met his wife, Grace, while attending NDSCS. Gordon and Grace were the 2001 NDSCS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. Gordon passed away in 2012. The Athletic 100 Club originated in 1974 and became the NDSCS Letterwinners Club in 1981. Today it known as the Catbacker/Letterwinners Club. From its inception, the club has been committed to promoting the college, encouraging fellowship and goodwill, recognizing former outstanding athletes and coaches, and fundraising related to athletics. The NDSCS Letterwinners Endowment benefits NDSCS student athletes through scholarships. Owen “OJ” Jensen, a Peking, N.D. native, was an instructor in the Business Administration/Management Department until his death in 2002. He started the women’s basketball program and coached men’s track and cross country until it’s final season in 2002. OJ and his wife, Dee, were Wildcats of the Year in 2002. Dee was the NDSCS Women’s Track coach and an instructor in the Secretarial/Business Department. She resides in Wahpeton and still very active in track and field to this day. Wallace “Wally” Nordgaard was an administrator at NDSCS from 19351975. He held many offices such as Director of Business Division, Director of Admissions and Director of Personnel. He was the 1973 NDSCS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. Wally passed away in 1994 and had three sons. A residential hall on campus was named in his honor.
Auto Body Repair & Refinishing
Duane Ballweber was a 1952 Auto Body Repair and Refinishing graduate and 1951 Homecoming King. He met his wife, Delfena, a 1951 Secretarial graduate while attending NDSCS. Duane was an instructor at the college until his death in 1985. The Ballweber family established a memorial scholarship in his honor. All of Duane’s children have close ties to NDSCS. The Ballweber family were the 2015 recipients of the NDSCS Tradition Award. Ballweber Hall was named in Duane’s honor. Jerry Schock was a1977 graduate in Auto Body Repair and Refinishing. He was president of the Auto Body Club both years he attended NDSCS. He and his wife, Julie, set up this scholarship in appreciation of the Auto Body Trade. John was a 1963 Automotive Technology Alumni. His wife Mary Lobb started this scholarship in his honor in 2012. Mary currently lives in Texas. Melvin and his children started this scholarship in 2012 because of their love for auto body and his passion for restoring vehicles. He graduated from NDSCS in 1950 from the Auto Body Repair program.
Automotive
Arthur Marius Peterson was a NDSCS graduate of Auto Mechanics and Auto Body. He attended NDSCS after his military service from 1942-1946. Halvor Nesheim was a 1934 NDSCS graduate of the Electrical Technology program. Orma was a nurse. Halvor passed away in 2003 and Orma in 2010. They had four children who established this scholarship in their honor in 2006. Monroe Moen was a NDSCS Auto technology graduate. He started teaching at the college in 1969. His family set up the scholarship in his honor to assist a deserving and talented student in the auto technology field.
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Building Construction / Construction Management
Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship
3.0 GPA enrolled in a Technology program. Must carry at least 12 credit hours. Submit essay and letter of recommendation.
Northland Truss Systems Inc. Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Architectural Drafting or Building Construction. 3.0 GPA. From N.D., Minn. or S.D.
Bank of the West Scholarship
2nd year student with 2.75 GPA enrolled in Banking and Finance.
Bob & Dayle Dietz Memorial Endowment
FT student enrolled in Business Management, Business Administration or Marketing Management. N.D. or Minn. 2.5 GPA.
Bernice Rustad Cunningham/Sue & Henry Rustad Memorial Endowment
Enrolled in Business or Music program. Demonstrate financial need.
Byron & Ruth Hannay Memorial Endowment
FT 2.5 GPA student enrolled in any Business Management program or any Health related field. Resident of Richland, Wilkin or Ottertail County. Volunteer 25 hours per semester.
Duane & Judy Lee Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Banking or Business Management or Pre-professional. 3.0 GPA. Resident of N.D. or Minn.
Gerry Beck Memorial Endowment
FT/ PT 2nd year student enrolled in Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship or Business. GPA of 2.5.
Grainger is a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products. In the interest of promoting students enrolled in skilled trades programs and Public safety programs, Grainger started annual NDSCS scholarships in 2011. This scholarship was given in memory of Richard Pierce, a 1977 NDSCS Architectural Drafting graduate who passed away in 2003.
Business
This scholarship was established in 2005 to financially help students in the banking/finance program. Dayle Dietz received her bachelors and masters degrees in education later in life. She was the department chair of Marketing and Management at NDSCS and taught business classes from 1970-1997. Dayle was elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1979-1982.
Bernice Cunningham attended NDSCS and UND and received her Masters Degree in 1966 in Business. Byron J. Hannay was a successful businessman in Ottertail County. He passed away in 1984 and his wife, Ruth, passed away in 2007.
Duane K. Lee, a native of Wahpeton, N.D., was a 1958 NDSCS graduate of Accounting. He had a career in Finance and passed away in 2001. He and his wife, Judy, are the parents of two children. Judy was the 2003 Friend of the College award recipient. Gerry moved to Wahpeton in 1974. He founded Tri-State Aviation Inc. Gerry had a lifetime love for airplanes and restored Warbird airplanes. He passed away while performing at an air show in Oshkosh, Wisc. His wife, Cindy Schreiber-Beck and daughter Whitney started this scholarship in his honor.
FT 2nd year student with 3.0 GPA. Shows leadership and This scholarship was established by Minn-Dak Farmers Co-op to honor Gordon Gunness, Minn-Dak’s purchasing manager at the time of his death, involved in campus activity. Needs letter of recommendation and Leo Yaggie, a founding member of the Minn-Dak Board of Directors. by department chair.
Gordon Gunness/Leo Yaggie Memorial Endowment
Larry & Dyan Haugen Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Computer Information or Business Management. 3.0 GPA. N.D. resident.
Larry Richter Memorial Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Business. 2.0 GPA. Genuine interest.
Larry Haugen attended NDSCS for Computer Info Sciences in 1970 and went onto become an instructor in the Computer program department at NDSCS. Ardeith Richter established this scholarship in memory of her husband, Larry, who passed away in 2004. Larry was chair of the Accounting and Business Department at NDSCS. Ardeith was an instructor in the Secretarial/Business Department at NDSCS for 27 years.
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Business
MDU Resources Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Diesel or Electronics with financial need. 3.0 GPA.
OJ Jensen Academic/Athletic Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Business Management/ Marketing. 2.5 GPA. Preference given to athlete.
Palmer J. Score Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in the Business or Accounting program. Show academic promise determined by the departments.
Sylvia Allender Memorial Endowment
FT student, min. 2.5 GPA. Enrolled in Business Management.
Bruschwein Civil Engineering Technology Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering. Outstanding 1st year performance and good citizenship.
John Reber Memorial Endowment
Alternates between Civil Technology and Nursing, first or second year student.
Ulteig Engineers Inc. Scholarship
FT student enrolled in engineering or surveying fields. Resident of N.D., S.D. or Minn. Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit.
Billy Dee Memorial Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Culinary Arts. 2.5 GPA. Written essay with career goals-shows passion for program.
John & Viola Dauer Memorial Scholarship
FT student enrolled in Culinary Arts. Demonstrate financial need.
Mabel A. Johnson Memorial Endowment
FT student enrolled in Culinary Arts. 2.5 GPA and demonstrates financial need.
NDSCS Dining Services Scholarship
Student enrolled in the Culinary Arts program, 2nd year. N.D. resident preferred. GPA 2.0.
Montana-Dakota Utilities was established in 1924. They are a diversified natural resources company based in Bismarck, N.D. and supply service to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Owen “OJ” Jensen, a Peking, N.D. native, was an instructor in the Business Administration/Management Department until his death in 2002. He started the women’s basketball program and coached men’s track and cross country until it’s final season in 2002. OJ and his wife, Dee, were Wildcats of the Year in 2002. Dee was the NDSCS Women’s Track coach and an instructor in the Secretarial/Business Department. She resides in Wahpeton and still very active in track and field to this day. Lou Score of Kensington, Minn. established this scholarship in 1992 in honor of her husband and 1941 alumnus, Palmer Score. Palmer started his banking career as a cashier and later became the owner and CEO at Kensington. Palmer grew up and graduated from Wahpeton High School. Lou and Palmer’s son Pryce continues to share his father’s passion for NDSCS. Palmer was named the 1985 Alumnus of the Year. Sylvia F. Allender is a 1937 NDSCS graduate with a Business Degree. She moved to Washington DC and had a career in Government in 1979. She married at age 61 and established this scholarship in 2008.
Civil Engineering
Harold Bruschwein was a Civil Engineering instructor at NDSCS for 23 years. He was in the military and stationed in Hawaii when Pearl Harbor was attacked in WWII. This scholarship was established in 1987. Harold will be 100-years-old in 2016, he was also the 1996 NDSCS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. John attended NDSCS in 1911 taking Civil Engineering. He farmed near Foxhome and worked as a Wilkin County Surveyor for several years. John was the 1982 NDSCS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. This scholarship was started in 1986 in honor of John Reber who was an influential community member. Ulteig is a leader in the energy industry. Ulteig is 100% employee owned and offer a wide variety of engineering, surveying and consulting services. They are a corporate sponsor of the NDSCS Alumni/Foundation.
Culinary Arts
Billy Dee was a 2003 Culinary Arts graduate. Billy was a wonderful young man and had attained a job as a chef. He passed away in August of 2003 from an asthma attack. This scholarship was created in his memory. John and Viola shared their talents catering many functions in the area. Viola baked pies for St. Francis Nursing home, cooked Wednesday suppers at the Eagles, and was the head cook at the Breckenridge Senior Center. Five of their children attended NDSCS. The scholarship was created to honor John and Viola and to help a future “cook” attain their dream. Mabel A. Johnson was a 1937 NDSCS graduate and was a cook at NDSCS for almost 30 years. Mabel loved her job. This scholarship was given by her family in her memory. Her granddaughter, Paige, currently works for NDSCS. Food Service of America is one of the leading vendors at NDSCS. Starting in 1998 they choose to give back to NDSCS by starting scholarships based off rebates they receive on our purchases. The annual scholarship continues today.
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Dental
Dr. Delos Halvorson Memorial Endowment
Enrolled in Dental program. Resident of N.D., Minn. or S.D.
Dwight G. Hoxie/Robinson Brothers Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Ag, Dental, Medical, Nursing, Engineering and skilled trades.
Lucinda Hanekom Dental Endowment
FT/PT 1st year Dental Assistant student living in N.D. or Minn. 3.0 GPA.
James Rasmusson Memorial Scholarship
FT/PT student enrolled in Dental Hygiene or Assisting. Financial need.
Jean Freden Dental CRDTS Scholarship
2nd year Dental Hygiene student. First time taking CRDTS exam. Written essay on need, list extra curricular. Good clinical skills.
Kyle Wych Scholarship
FT student. Non-athlete and must live on campus. 2.5 GPA
Muriel Wicks Memorial Endowment
N.D. student enrolled in Dental program.
Caterpillar Dealer Excellence Scholarship
Awarded in the Fall. Enrolled in Diesel.
Derke/Kemper Memorial Endowment
FT student enrolled in the Diesel program and member of the Diesel Club. 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate a financial need.
Don Yaggie/Tom Kotnour Endowment
1st year student enrolled in Diesel, Agriculture or Welding. 2.5 GPA.
Ernest & Ruth Buchholz Endowment
2nd year student. One scholarship for Nursing and one in Ag/Diesel related field. N.D. student with 2.5 GPA in good standing.
Everett Holtz Scholarship
FT student enrolled in Diesel Technology. 2.0 GPA.
Chris Maier Family Endowment
2nd year Diesel or Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics student. Resident of N.D. and GPA of 2.5 or above.
John E. Brandt Endowment
FT/PT student enrolled in Diesel Technology or Auto Body Repair. 1st or 2nd year student. 2.5 GPA.
Dr. Delos Halvorson had a dental practice in Wahpeton until his retirement in 1975 and received the Alumnus of the Year award in 1974. He passed away in 1985. Robert G. Robinson of St. Paul, Minn. established this scholarship in 1993. He was a University of Minnesota agronomist. Dwight G. Hoxie was a farmer and doctor who moved to Richland County to 1905. Lucinda (Johnson) Hanekom, a North Dakota native, was the lead instructor and program coordinator/administrator in the Dental Assisting program for 17 years. She retired in 2014. Dr. James Rasmusson, DDS was a dentist in the Wahpeton/Breckenridge area. He passed away suddenly in 1995. His wife established this scholarship in his memory. Jean Freden was a Dental Hygiene instructor at NDSCS for 41 years. She retired in 2009 and stays active in her community of Wahpeton.
Education has been a passion for Kyle Wych his whole life. Kyle worked at NDSCS in the Student Life Office and served as an adjunct faculty member teaching Social and Behavioral Sciences. He also served on the Alumni/Foundation Board. While in college, he received the “Passing the Ring” award. The award included the privilege to wear a diamond ring his senior year. He would like students to have an opportunity to experience what he has experienced and complete their education. The North Dakota Dental Association established this scholarship in memory of Dr. Muriel P. Wicks to provide financial aid to worthy recipients.
Diesel
This scholarship is provided by the Caterpillar Dealers Association to match the Butler Machinery gift. Mr. Arnold Derke and Mr. Jerrold Kemper were long time instructors in the Diesel Technology Department at NDSCS. This scholarship was established in 1996. Don Yaggie and Tom Kotnour were long time friends, solid leaders in the community and strong believers in education. Tom received the Friend of the College award in 2003, he passed away in 2010. Together they started this scholarship as supporters of NDSCS. Ernest and Ruth Buchholz were farmers in the Casselton area for 61 years. They encouraged the pursuit of career education. Ernie and Ruth passed away in 2012. Everett Holtz taught in the Diesel Department for 26 years at NDSCS and wanted to give back to the college. Everett is 90 years old and lives in Fargo. Betty and her husband Chris Maier started this scholarship in honor of Chris’s father James Maier. When Chris passed in 2007, Betty continued to fund the scholarship. In 2014 renamed the scholarship the Chris Maier Family Endowment. Betty lives on the family farm in central North Dakota. Chris was a 1953 alumni of NDSCS in Diesel and worked for Union Pacific most of his life. John was a 1963 Automotive Technology alumni. His wife Mary Lobb started this scholarship in his honor in 2012. Mary currently lives in Texas.
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Diesel
Kyle Wych Scholarship
FT student. Non-athlete and must live on campus. 2.5 GPA
MDU Resources Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Diesel or Electronics with financial need. 3.0 GPA.
North Dakota Agriculture Association Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in the Diesel Technology program and entering into the Agricultural Industry.
Education has been a passion for Kyle Wych his whole life. Kyle worked at NDSCS in the Student Life Office and served as an adjunct faculty member teaching Social and Behavioral Sciences. He also served on the Alumni/Foundation Board. While in college, he received the “Passing the Ring” award. The award included the privilege to wear a diamond ring his senior year. He would like students to have an opportunity to experience what he has experienced and complete their education. Montana-Dakota Utilities was established in 1924. They are a diversified natural resources company based in Bismarck, N.D. and supply service to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
The NDAA’s mission is to improve the Agri-Business communities they serve and support education as it relates to a better understanding of computer diagnostics and auto guidance systems within diesel technology.
"Swede" Johnson & Ione Johnson Muralt Endowment
Lorentz “Swede” Johnson was a 1956 NDSCS Auto Mechanics graduate. He taught diesel mechanics and was the department chair of the Diesel program at NDSCS for 18 years. This scholarship was established in his memory in 1982.
Education
Arthur & Clara Cupler Scholarship
Given to students within 150 mi. of Fargo/Moorhead. Based on GPA. Prefer Education or Minister program. Financial need.
Kathy Worner Alden Memorial Endowment
Pre-Ed, especially Special Ed program.
Alliance Pipeline Endowment
2nd or 3rd year student enrolled in the Electrical Technology program. 2.0 GPA. Must demonstrate a financial need and is willing to take instrumentation class.
Ben York Memorial Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Plumbing. 2nd year student enrolled in Mechanical Systems and Electrical. Financial need. 3.0 GPA.
Dakota’s Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association Scholarship
FT 2nd year Electrical Technology student. 2.5 GPA. Prefer N.D., Minn. or S.D. resident.
Dakotas Area Electrical JATC Scholarship
2nd year Electrical Construction student. 3.0 GPA. Essay required.
Arthur Cupler was an attorney in Fargo and Clara was a teacher in Minnesota, Montana and North Dakota. Six colleges are benefactors of the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Cupler. Morris and Esther Worner established this scholarship in honor of their daughter, Kathy Worner Alden. Kathy was a 1967 graduate of PreEducation.
Electrical
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Diesel Technology. 2.0 GPA.
Alliance Pipeline built a pipeline from NE British Columbia to Chicago. They established this scholarship in 2003.
Ben York graduated from NDSCS in 1938 in Electrical Technology. He went onto have a 57 year career in the Electrical Business and attributes his success to his education at NDSCS. Ben and his wife, Verna, had two children.
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is a dynamic national organization serving the entire electrical contracting industry. The Dakota Chapter was founded in 1949. The set up a scholarship fund to help the Electrical program meet business and industry workforce needs. JATC started awarding scholarships in 1972 to encourage students to pursue a degree in Electrical.
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Electrical
Electric Utility Workshop Endowment
FT student enrolled in Electrical Technology program.
Great River Energy Scholarship
FT student with 3.0 GPA. Carry 15 credit hours. Enrolled in HVAC/R, Industrial Electrician or Precision Machining.
Harold B. Wright Endowment
1st or 2nd year student enrolled in Engineering or Electrical. Preference to Navy or Navy Reserve. 2.0 GPA.
The N.D. Use Council established this scholarship in 2000 to provide financial assistance to deserving and talented students in the electrical technology field. Great River Energy is an electric cooperative and provide wholesale service to 28 co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Harold B. Wright was a NDSCS 1934 graduate of Electrical Technology. He established this scholarship in appreciation of the education he received.
50 credit hours completed. Enrolled in Electrical Interstates Electric and Engineering Co. is an electrical engineering and construction firm based in Sioux Center, Iowa. This scholarship was started Construction. 3.0 GPA, one page "Goals" paper required. in 1996.
Interstates Electric Engineering Endowment
ISA (Instrument Society of America) Student Section Scholarship
FT student enrolled in Electrical or Mechatronics. 3.0 GPA. NDSCS ISA student section member.
Julian Berg Endowment
2nd year student enrolled in Electronics.
Lottie Wolf Karns & Shirley Wolf Schmidt Endowment
2nd year student enrolled in Computer, Electrical or Electronics. Graduate of Ashley or Bismarck high school. Demonstrate financial need.
MDU Resources Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Diesel or Electronics with financial need. 3.0 GPA.
NDSCS Electrical Technology Partnership with Industry Endowment
FT student, enrolled in Electrical Technology program, 1st or 2nd year.
Nels Anderson Memorial Endowment
1st preference: Bristol, S.D.; 2nd: Wolsey, S.D.; 3rd: Day County, S.D.; then any student from N.D. or S.D. FT student enrolled in Electrical Technology.
North Dakota Telephone Association Endowment
ND resident enrolled in a field related to telecommunications. Financial need. Academic promise.
Square D Company Endowment
1st or 2nd year enrolled in Electrical with genuine interest.
Wallace Timpe Memorial Endowment
Enrolled in the Electrical program. Financial need. Good citizenship.
William H., Norma R. & Richard L. Frank Endowment
A non-athlete enrolled in Welding or Electrical.
In 2012 the Instrument Society of America started an annual scholarship to help support NDSCS students. They have continued this practice each year. Julian was a 1961 graduate of the NDSCS Electrical Technology program. He was an instructor at NDSCS from 1965-1973 and again in 1982 until his death at the age of 44. This scholarship was established in 1985. Kermit B. Karns established this scholarship in 2001 in memory of his wife, Lottie Wolf Kern who passed away in 1999 and his step daughter, Shirley Wolf Schmidt who passed away in 1992. Montana-Dakota Utilities was established in 1924. They are a diversified natural resources company based in Bismarck, N.D. and supply service to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
In 1997 the NDSCS Electrical Department partnered with industry to start a scholarship that would benefit student scholarships. 62 partners came together to raise over $40,000 in funds. Some of those funds were used to meet immediate needs and some was invested to start an Endowment. The Endowment started awarding electrical scholarships in 2002. Nels C. Anderson was a 1949 Electrical Technology graduate. His wife, Fern, started a memorial scholarship in his name because he thought so much of NDSCS. The memorial scholarship was established in 1994.
The North Dakota Telephone Association created this scholarship in 1973 to promote students entering the field of telecommunications. Square D Company is a global leader in sustainable energy management and industrial automation. Wallace Timpe was a 1937 NDSCS electrical graduate. He had a 40 year career in the electrical field and wanted to help students further their education. He passed away in 1980. William and Norma established a scholarship in memory of their son, Richard, who was a 1982 Welding graduate of NDSCS. They also left money to the college upon their passing.
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Emergency Management
Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship
3.0 GPA enrolled in a Technology program. Must carry at least 12 credit hours. Submit essay and letter of recommendation.
Health Information
Gerald & Margaret Wellik Endowment
FT 1st year Health Information Technology student. 2.5 GPA. N.D. resident.
HVAC/R
Conrad Milo Miller HVAC Scholarship
FT 1st or 2nd year student, enrolled in HVAC/R program. 2.0 GPA.
G & R Controls HVAC Scholarship
FT 2nd year student. 2.0 GPA. Preference to student in HVAC or Mechatronics. N.D., S.D. or Minn. resident.
Great River Energy Scholarship
Great River Energy is an electric cooperative and provide wholesale service to 28 co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
FT student with 3.0 GPA. Carry 15 credit hours. Enrolled in HVAC/R, Industrial Electrician or Precision Machining.
Irv Moeller HVAC Endowment
Student enrolled in HVAC/R.
Roy Hackney Memorial Endowment
Student enrolled in HVAC/R.
(Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration)
Grainger is a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products. In the interest of promoting students enrolled in skilled trades programs and Public safety programs, Grainger started annual NDSCS scholarships in 2011. Margaret attended NDSCS in 1954 in the Medical Secretary field. She retired from Mayo Clinic as a Medical Secretary. Margaret and her husband, Gerald, had three children, Amy, Daniel and Jamie. NDSCS was named a beneficiary of their Charitable Trust. Conrad was a 1968 Sheet Metal graduate. He later became a partner in NorPac Sheet Metal in Billings, Mont. In retirement, he continued to use his sheet metal skills creating metal tables, rails and artwork. His wife, Judy, started a scholarship in his memory. G&R Controls, Inc, established in 1977, is an HVAC company with four locations in North Dakota and South Dakota.
Irv Moeller was an instructor at NDSCS for 30 years, retiring in 2001. This scholarship was created in his honor because he was instrumental in helping many students in their careers in the HVAC/Refrigeration industry. Roy G. Hackney was an instructor in the AC/Refrigeration Department at NDSCS from 1957-1984. He passed away in 1993.
Information & Larry & Dyan Haugen Endowment Communications Larry Haugen attended NDSCS for Computer Info Sciences in 1966 and went onto become an instructor in the Computer program department at NDSCS.
Lottie Wolf Karns & Shirley Wolf Schmidt Endowment
2nd year student enrolled in Computer, Electrical or Electronics. Graduate of Ashley or Bismarck High School. Demonstrate financial need.
MDU Resources Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Diesel or Electronics with financial need. 3.0 GPA.
Jacob Malecha Memorial Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in the John Deere Tech program. 2.0 GPA. Shows leadership.
Kermit B. Karns established this scholarship in 2001 in memory of his wife, Lottie Wolf Kern who passed away in 1999 and his step daughter, Shirley Wolf Schmidt who passed away in 1992. Montana-Dakota Utilities was established in 1924. They are a diversified natural resources company based in Bismarck, N.D. and supply service to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
John Deere
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Computer Information or Business Management. 3.0 GPA. N.D. resident.
Jacob Malecha attended NDSCS in 2007-2008 in the John Deere program. He passed away in 2008 but had great passion for farming and his time at NDSCS.
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John Deere Career Scholarship
Resident of N.D., S.D. or western Minn. enrolled in the John Deere Tech program.
John Deere Construction & Forestry Scholarship
Resident of N.D., S.D. or western Minn. enrolled in the John Deere Construction & Forestry Tech program.
John Deere Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to a John Deere Tech student from Minn., N.D., S.D. or Wyo.
Louis Jahner Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in John Deere Tech program. Must show an outgoing personality, sense of humor and willingness to help.
Liberal Arts
Gary Reubish Memorial Endowment
FT with 2.5 GPA. Wahpeton High School graduate.
Manufacturing
Gerry Beck Memorial Endowment
FT/ PT 2nd year student enrolled in Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship or Business. GPA of 2.5.
Great River Energy Scholarship
FT student with 3.0 GPA. Carry 15 credit hours. Enrolled in HVAC/R, Industrial Electrician or Precision Machining.
Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship
3.0 GPA enrolled in a Technology program. Must carry at least 12 credit hours. Submit essay and letter of recommendation.
Horton Inc. Manufacturing Endowment
FT/PT, 2.50 GPA, enrolled in Manufacturing Department.
Larry Doherty Memorial Endowment
FT student enrolled in Machine Tooling or Graphic Arts. Resident of N.D. Excellent citizenship.
Precision Machine of Dickinson Endowment
FT/PT 1st or 2nd year student enrolled in Precision Machining. 1st preference a student from Western N.D., 2nd a student from the state of N.D., 3rd Welding student from N.D. GPA 2.5. Must show good character.
John Deere
The John Deere Career Partnership Program involves John Deere and its dealer network working closely with NDSCS to provide current equipment and product lines on campus. Scholarships are offered to help recruit and train qualified technicians. The John Deere Construction Division includes construction equipment used in earth moving, road building, site development and residential construction. John Deere Forestry equipment is used in full-tree and cut to length harvesting operations and in mill yards in the U.S. and overseas. Scholarships are available to support interested students. John Deere & Co. is an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, diesel engines and lawn care equipment. The John Deere Foundation designed this scholarship to recruit the next generation to carry on the John Deere tradition of integrity, quality and commitment. Louis Jahner was a student in the John Deere Tech program at NDSCS. He was killed in a car crash during his 2nd year. Classmates and instructors developed this scholarship in his name. Gary R. Reubish, a 1969 NDSCS graduate of Architectural Drafting. Gary was a teacher at the Wahpeton High School. This scholarship was started by the Reubish family in Gary’s memory to encourage Wahpeton High School students to pursue their education at NDSCS. Gerry moved to Wahpeton in 1974. He founded Tri-State Aviation Inc. Gerry had a lifetime love for airplanes and restored Warbird airplanes. He passed away while performing at an air show in Oshkosh, Wisc. His wife, Cindy Schreiber-Beck and daughter Whitney started this scholarship in his honor. Great River Energy is an electric cooperative and provide wholesale service to 28 Co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Grainger is a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products. In the interest of promoting students enrolled in skilled trades programs and Public safety programs, Grainger started annual NDSCS scholarships in 2011. Horton Holding, Inc. is a premium provider of engine cooling solutions worldwide. They support scholarships for students in a manufacturing field. This scholarship was established in 1988 by Norma and Ed Doherty in memory of their son, Larry. He was 1969 student at NDSCS. He was killed in a farm accident in 1970. Keith Huschka is a 1975 Machinist and Toolmaking graduate of NDSCS. He is the owner of Precision Machine and Welding, Inc. in Dickinson, N.D. Keith appreciated the education he received at NDSCS and wanted to give back by providing scholarships to students.
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Mechanical Systems
Ben York Memorial Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Plumbing. 2nd year student enrolled in Mechanical Systems and Electrical. Financial need. 3.0 GPA.
Music
Bernice Rustad Cunningham/Sue & Henry Rustad Memorial Endowment
Enrolled in Business or Music program. Demonstrate financial need.
James A. Horton Music Endowment
FT 2nd year student active in the Music program.
Lahren Murray Music Scholarship
Student enrolled in the NDSCS Music program.
C. Hasty Legacy/ACS Endowment
FT Nursing student from Richland County. 2.5 GPA.
Dwight G. Hoxie/Robinson Brothers Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Ag, Dental, Medical, Nursing, Engineering and skilled trades.
Ernest & Ruth Buchholz Endowment
2nd year student. One scholarship for Nursing and one in Ag/Diesel related field. N.D. student with 2.5 GPA in good standing.
Florence I. Lane Endowment
FT student enrolled in Nursing. 2.0 GPA.
Gary Reubish Memorial Endowment
FT with 2.5 GPA. Wahpeton High School graduate.
John Reber Memorial Endowment
Alternates between Civil Technology and Nursing, first or second year student.
John Travers & Alyce B. Travers Endowment
Preferred Bowman County of N.D. or Harding County of S.D., 2nd a student from N.D. or S.D. Enrolled in Nursing/Health related programs or Agricultural related studies.
Louise Manock Miller Endowment
FT/PT student enrolled in Nursing. 2.0 GPA.
Marjorie E. Henderson Endowment
FT/PT enrolled in Nursing. Need based.
Phyllis Hagen Kotnour Memorial Endowment
FT N.D. resident enrolled in the Nursing program. Preference to single parent. 3.0 GPA.
Ben York graduated from NDSCS in 1938 in Electrical Technology. He went onto have a 57 year career in the Electrical Business and attributes his success to his education at NDSCS. Ben and his wife, Verna, had two children.
Bernice Cunningham attended NDSCS and UND and received her Masters Degree in 1966 in Business. James A. Horton was a 1946 graduate of the Refrigeration and AC program at NDSCS. He was an instructor at NDSCS and retired in 1981 as VP of Academic Affairs. He was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church choir, Wahpeton. He and his wife, Marcelle had four children. James passed away in 2007. Jessie D. Lahren Murray was a 1932 NDSCS graduate in Secretarial. She had a lifelong love of music and played piano. She lived to be 101 and passed away in 2014.
Nursing
Clayton and Ethel Hasty were lifelong residents of Tyler, N.D. in Summit Township. Both attended NDSCS. Robert G. Robinson of St. Paul, Minn. established this scholarship in 1993. He was a University of Minnesota agronomist. Dwight G. Hoxie was a farmer and doctor who moved to Richland County to 1905. Ernest and Ruth Buchholz were farmers in the Casselton area for 61 years. They encouraged the pursuit of career education. Ernie and Ruth passed away in 2012. Florence I. Lane graduated with honors from the LPN program at NDSCS in 1971 and worked in the field for 27 years. Florence passed away in 2008 and had six children. Gary R. Reubish, a 1969 NDSCS graduate of Architectural Drafting. Gary was a teacher at the Wahpeton High School. This scholarship was started by the Reubish family in Gary’s memory to encourage Wahpeton High School students to pursue their education at NDSCS. John attended NDSCS in 1911 taking Civil Engineering. He farmed near Foxhome and worked as a Wilkin County Surveyor for several years. John was the 1982 NDSCS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. This scholarship was started in 1986 in honor of John Reber who was an influential community member. John and Alyce Travers, from Western North Dakota, left in their estate dollars to benefit students in North Dakota and South Dakota. They also left mineral rights to the college. This endowment will continue to grow each year as long as the mineral rights are available. Louise Manock Miller was a 1963 graduate of NDSCS Nursing program. Her husband, Thomas, established the scholarship in 2014 in her memory. Dr. Marjorie E. Henderson was a medical doctor for 30 years, 10 years in Wahpeton, N.D. She passed away from cancer in 2008. Her husband, Harvey, is an instructor in Social and Behavioral Science at NDSCS. They had two sons, Donald and Christopher. The Phyllis Hagen Kotnour scholarship was established in 2003 by her daughter, Paige and husband, Tom. Phyllis passed away in 2002 after a short battle with leukemia.
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Ruth Sargeant Hodgson Memorial Endowment
Must be enrolled in the Nursing program.
St. Francis Auxiliary Scholarship
Preference to Richland or Wilkin County first, N.D. or Minn. second. Based on GPA. Enrolled in OTA or Nursing.
Ashley Anderson Memorial Scholarship
FT female student returning to college, enrolled in the OTA program.
H. Jean & Bernard Haugen Memorial Endowment
Student in final year of Occupational Therapy program. 2.0 GPA. Preference of N.D. student. References required. Volunteer and extra-curricular required.
St. Francis Auxiliary Scholarship
Preference to Richland or Wilkin County first, N.D. or Minn. second. Based on GPA. Enrolled in OTA or Nursing.
Plumbing
Ben York Memorial Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Plumbing. 2nd year student enrolled in Mechanical Systems and Electrical. Financial need. 3.0 GPA.
Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics
Don Rosley Memorial Scholarship
FT 1st year student enrolled in Mechatronics or related field. N.D., Minn., Mont. or S.D. graduate.
G & R Controls HVAC Scholarship
FT 2nd year student. 2.0 GPA. Preference to student in HVAC or Mechatronics. N.D., S.D. or Minn. resident.
ISA (Instrument Society of America) Student Section Scholarship
FT student enrolled in Electrical or Mechatronics with a 3.0 GPA. NDSCS ISA student section member.
Nursing
Ruth Sargent Hodgson was a County Health Nurse. Ruth, at the encouragement of her son Richard, helped establish and head up NDSCS original Practical Nursing program. Her son, Richard, attended NDSCS and was an instructor in Journalism. The St. Francis Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship Program was created in 1976. Since its inception, the program has provided many educational scholarships to college students in an effort to encourage participation in professional healthcare careers.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Patty and Jerry Woytassek established this scholarship in memory of their daughter Ashley Ann who received her AA Degree as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant from NDSCS. She passed away in March of 2015 leaving her husband and two daughters ages 3 and 1 week. Bernard Haugen was a municipal Judge in Richland County. Jean Haugen was an Occupational Therapy Instructor at NDSCS. They lost both of their children in 1981 and 1983 in a car accident and snowmobile accident. Bernie and Jean died as a result of a car accident in 1990. The St. Francis Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship Program was created in 1976. Since its inception, the program has provided many educational scholarships to college students in an effort to encourage participation in professional healthcare careers. Ben York graduated from NDSCS in 1938 in Electrical Technology. He went onto have a 57 year career in the Electrical Business and attributes his success to his education at NDSCS. Ben and his wife, Verna, had two children. Donald Rosley was a NDSCS graduate of Electronics. Upon completion, he accepted a job as instructor in the Electronics Department and worked at NDSCS for 37 years. Don passed away in 2015. G&R Controls, Inc, established in 1977, is an HVAC company with four locations in North Dakota and South Dakota.
In 2012, the Instrument Society of America started an annual scholarship to help support NDSCS students. They have continued this practice each year.
2nd year Diesel or Robotics, Betty and her husband Chris Maier started this scholarship in honor Chris’s Automation and Mechatronics student. Resident of N.D. and father James Maier. When Chris passed in 2007, Betty continued to fund GPA of 2.5 or above. the scholarship. In 2014 renamed the scholarship the Chris Maier Family Endowment. Betty lives on the family farm in central North Dakota. Chris was a 1953 alumni of NDSCS in Diesel and worked for Union Pacific most of his life.
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2015-2016 NDSCS Scholarships
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
Doosan Scholarship by Bobcat
FT student enrolled in STEM related major. Demonstrates financial need.
Dwight G. Hoxie/Robinson Brothers Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Ag, Dental, Medical, Nursing, Engineering and skilled trades.
Halvor & Orma Nesheim Endowment
2nd year students enrolled in Auto Technology or Electrical Engineering. Financial need.
Harold B Wright Endowment
1st or 2nd year student enrolled in Engineering or Electrical. Preference to Navy or Navy Reserve. 2.0 GPA.
Lottie Wolf Karns & Shirley Wolf Schmidt Endowment
2nd year student enrolled in Computer, Electrical or Electronics. Graduate of Ashley or Bismarck High School. Demonstrate financial need.
MDU Resources Scholarship
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, Diesel or Electronics with financial need. 3.0 GPA.
Dwight G. Hoxie/Robinson Brothers Endowment
FT 1st year student enrolled in Ag, Dental, Medical, Nursing, Engineering and skilled trades.
Grainger Tools for Tomorrow Scholarship
3.0 GPA enrolled in a Technology program. Must carry at least 12 credit hours. Submit essay and letter of recommendation.
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative "Can Do" Endowment
FT 2nd year student enrolled in Trade or Tech program. Letters of recommendation from Dept. Chair and instructor. Show leadership skills. 2.75 GPA.
Pansy Reykjalin & Rose Hatling Scholarship
1st year with preference to Vo-Tech, GPA of 3.0. Financial need.
Terry Lawler Memorial Endowment
FT student enrolled in a Tech or Service program. 3.0 GPA.
Don Yaggie/Tom Kotnour Endowment
1st year student enrolled in Diesel, Agriculture or Welding. 2.5 GPA.
Julian Szczur Welding Endowment
FT - N.D. student enrolled in Welding. 2.5 GPA.
William H., Norma R. & Richard L. Frank Endowment
A non-athlete enrolled in Welding or Electrical.
Doosan and Bobcat are heavy and portable power equipment companies that recognize the importance of education in their field. They are recognized in many communities and became a great support of students in 2014 by starting an annual scholarship at NDSCS. Robert G. Robinson of St. Paul, Minn. established this scholarship in 1993. He was a University of Minnesota agronomist. Dwight G. Hoxie was a farmer and doctor who moved to Richland County to 1905. Halvor Nesheim was a 1934 NDSCS graduate of the Electrical Technology program. He participated in the NDSCS Amateur Boxing program and won a Silver Glove in the Heavyweight Championship. Orma was a nurse. Halvor passed away in 2003 and Orma in 2010. They had four children who established this scholarship in their honor in 2006. Harold B. Wright was a NDSCS 1934 graduate of Electrical Technology. He established this scholarship in appreciation of the education he received at NDSCS. Kermit B. Karns established this scholarship in 2001 in memory of his wife, Lottie Wolf Kern who passed away in 1999 and his step daughter, Shirley Wolf Schmidt who passed away in 1992. Montana-Dakota Utilities was established in 1924. They are a diversified natural resources company based in Bismarck, N.D. and supply service to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Technologies & Services Division
Robert G. Robinson of St. Paul, Minn. established this scholarship in 1993. He was a University of Minnesota agronomist. Dwight G. Hoxie was a farmer and doctor who moved to Richland County to 1905. Grainger is a leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products. In the interest of promoting students enrolled in skilled trades programs and Public safety programs, Grainger started annual NDSCS scholarships in 2011. This scholarship was established in 1991 to honor the “can do� attitude of Minn-Dak employees and to recognize their outstanding team effort.
The Rose Hatling Estate left a gift to NDSCS in 1992 to recognize students of NDSCS. Her sister Pansy passed in 1991 at age 82 and Rose passed in 1992 at the age of 87. They were both born in Sherwood, N.D. Terry Lawler was a Diesel Technology graduate of NDSCS and farmed by Linton, N.D. His wife, Jeanette, started this scholarship in 2005 in his memory. Jeanette passed away in 2013. They had two daughters.
Welding
Don Yaggie and Tom Kotnour were long time friends, solid leaders in the community and strong believers in education. Tom received the Friend of the College award in 2003, he passed away in 2010. Together they started this scholarship as supporters of NDSCS. Julian Szczur graduated from NDSCS in 1941 in Welding. He was an instructor in the Welding Dept from 1945-1986. Julian was the 1997 NDSCS Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal. William and Norma established a scholarship in memory of their son, Richard, who was a 1982 Welding graduate of NDSCS. They also left money to the college upon their passing.
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How to Apply for NDSCS Scholarships: Go to NDSCS.edu/Scholarships and click on the NDSCS Scholarships link. NDSCS Scholarship applications are due February 1.
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