Scholarships, Opportunities, Etc....

2025-2026 Scholarships, Opportunities And Other Available Program Information.

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships

The Patrick Denne Memorial Scholarship is available to children/grandchildren of water utility employees and elected officials. The water systems must be current members of NDRWSA.

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The applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in Bismarck State College’s Water and Wastewater Technology program. Student must have (a) successfully completed one complete semester of the program and earned a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) over the term; and (b) carry a minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester they are seeking a scholarship.

Up to $1500 will be awarded to be used to defray the costs of tuition, books, room and board.  Applications are due April 1, 2026.

Please visit for more information and application instructions.

Contact Lisa Schatz with any questions.

The North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) is offering 12 scholarships again in 2026

  • The NDSF Endowment Scholarships are available to high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores or college juniors who have an interest in the beef cattle industry and are or will be studying any major at any college or university. Values: $750 each (five) and $1000 each (two).

  • The NDSF Legacy Scholarships are available to high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores or college juniors who have an interest in the beef cattle industry and are or will be studying any major at any college or university. Values $750 each (five) and $1,000 each (two)

  • The Jack and Vander Reich Memorial Endowment Scholarship is available to any high school senior who is planning to major in an agriculturally related discipline at any accredited college or university. Value: $750.

  • The Tokach Angus Ranch Memorial Scholarship is available to students who are or who will be studying an agriculturally related career at any accredited college or university. Preference will be given to students who have completed their bachelor's degree and who are pursuing a graduate education or professional school (i.e. veterinary or law school).  Value: $1,000.

  • The Myron Wold Memorial Scholarships are available to students who are or who will be studying an agriculturally major at any accredited college or university.  Value: $1,000.

A student may apply for more than one scholarship if applicable, but separate applications must be submitted.  For all scholarships, applicants must be a member of the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association or the child of a member.

Interested applicants can find more information and applications for each scholarship at ND Stockman.

The winner will be recognized at our annual convention in Bismarck.  Please advise your students that the deadline for application is March 1.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (701) 223-2522.  Thanks for spreading the word about these opportunities.

Sincerely, 

Julie Ellingson
Executive Vice President

Here are a few suggestions to help you in your scholarship search.

  • Start early

  • Always ask for recommendations two weeks in advance

  • Type your applications

  • Apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible

  • Make a copy of essays, information and recommendations

  • Keep a file of all scholarship information

  • Sell yourself (include volunteer work, church activities, jobs etc.) 

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