Reuben T. Guenthner Scholarship
$500
Reuben T. Guenthner Scholarship — Overview
The Reuben T. Guenthner Scholarship honors the legacy of Reuben T. Guenthner, a prominent figure in Career and Technical Education (CTE) at both the state and national levels. Mr. Guenthner began his career as a CTE student, later worked as a secondary CTE instructor, served as a supportive local CTE administrator, and from 1968 to 1995 was employed by the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education. In 1982 he was named to the National Advisory Council on Career Education by President Reagan. When he retired in 1995, Mr. Guenthner was serving as...
Reuben T. Guenthner Scholarship — Overview
The Reuben T. Guenthner Scholarship honors the legacy of Reuben T. Guenthner, a prominent figure in Career and Technical Education (CTE) at both the state and national levels. Mr. Guenthner began his career as a CTE student, later worked as a secondary CTE instructor, served as a supportive local CTE administrator, and from 1968 to 1995 was employed by the North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education. In 1982 he was named to the National Advisory Council on Career Education by President Reagan. When he retired in 1995, Mr. Guenthner was serving as...
Hattie Tedrow Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
This scholarship is available to North Dakota high school seniors who are direct descendants of U.S. military veterans who served honorably. It funds post–high school study only. Individual awards may be up to $2,000. Applications must be received by April 1st.
Eligibility
- Legal resident of North Dakota
- Current high school senior
- Direct descendant of a veteran who served honorably in the United States military
- Intended use: post–high school education (college, university, or other accredited post‑secondary study)
Award
- Maximum award per recipient: $2,000
Application requirements
- Proof of the veteran’s military service (DD Form 214...
Overview
This scholarship is available to North Dakota high school seniors who are direct descendants of U.S. military veterans who served honorably. It funds post–high school study only. Individual awards may be up to $2,000. Applications must be received by April 1st.
Eligibility
- Legal resident of North Dakota
- Current high school senior
- Direct descendant of a veteran who served honorably in the United States military
- Intended use: post–high school education (college, university, or other accredited post‑secondary study)
Award
- Maximum award per recipient: $2,000
Application requirements
- Proof of the veteran’s military service (DD Form 214...
North Dakota Dollars for Scholars Scholarships
$2,500
Overview and application window
- Students may submit scholarship applications from January 1 through April 1 each year. Awards range from $600 up to $2,500. Applicants must be graduates of a North Dakota high school. Below are the available scholarships administered through North Dakota Dollars for Scholars, with amounts, eligibility criteria, preferences, and GPA requirements.
General eligibility notes
- Unless otherwise specified, applicants should meet the GPA minimums listed for each award. Some scholarships require full-time enrollment. Several awards give preference based on high school, field of study, military affiliation, financial need, or community service. Read each description carefully for...
Overview and application window
- Students may submit scholarship applications from January 1 through April 1 each year. Awards range from $600 up to $2,500. Applicants must be graduates of a North Dakota high school. Below are the available scholarships administered through North Dakota Dollars for Scholars, with amounts, eligibility criteria, preferences, and GPA requirements.
General eligibility notes
- Unless otherwise specified, applicants should meet the GPA minimums listed for each award. Some scholarships require full-time enrollment. Several awards give preference based on high school, field of study, military affiliation, financial need, or community service. Read each description carefully for...
Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship
$1,500
Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship. Submit your application by April 15, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be named in May 2026 and their names and stories will appear in North Dakota Water magazine.
About the endowment
The Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship Endowment was established by the North Dakota Water Education Foundation (NDWEF) together with the North Dakota Community Foundation to honor the contributions of Russ Dushinske and Warren Jamison. The fund recognizes their leadership and long-term dedication to water development in North Dakota. As NDWEF...
Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the 2026 Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship. Submit your application by April 15, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be named in May 2026 and their names and stories will appear in North Dakota Water magazine.
About the endowment
The Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship Endowment was established by the North Dakota Water Education Foundation (NDWEF) together with the North Dakota Community Foundation to honor the contributions of Russ Dushinske and Warren Jamison. The fund recognizes their leadership and long-term dedication to water development in North Dakota. As NDWEF...
Women's Opportunity Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Empowering women to lift themselves out of poverty through education
The NDDSVC Women’s Opportunity Scholarship provides financial assistance to low-income women who are beginning or continuing postsecondary study at a North Dakota college, university, or vocational/trade school. The program’s goal is to help recipients break the cycle of poverty and to enrich the lives of students and their families—intellectually, culturally, and environmentally.
Eligibility
- Meet federal poverty guidelines for low-income status.
- Be a current resident of North Dakota.
- Intend to enroll in or be currently enrolled at a North Dakota college, university, or trade school (limited exceptions may...
Empowering women to lift themselves out of poverty through education
The NDDSVC Women’s Opportunity Scholarship provides financial assistance to low-income women who are beginning or continuing postsecondary study at a North Dakota college, university, or vocational/trade school. The program’s goal is to help recipients break the cycle of poverty and to enrich the lives of students and their families—intellectually, culturally, and environmentally.
Eligibility
- Meet federal poverty guidelines for low-income status.
- Be a current resident of North Dakota.
- Intend to enroll in or be currently enrolled at a North Dakota college, university, or trade school (limited exceptions may...
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association Scholarship Fund
$1,450
Introductory summary
The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) Scholarship Fund was created in September 1997 to support North Dakota students who are pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and to strengthen veterinary education within the state. Applications are accepted each year from January 15 through June 15. In 2025, the Fund awarded fourteen scholarships, each ranging from $750 to $1,450.
How to apply
- Application window: any time between January 15 and June 15.
- Final deadline (postmark): June 15, 2026.
- Online application: go to NDCF.net → select “Scholarships” under the Receive tab → scroll to Statewide Scholarships →...
Introductory summary
The North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) Scholarship Fund was created in September 1997 to support North Dakota students who are pursuing careers in veterinary medicine and to strengthen veterinary education within the state. Applications are accepted each year from January 15 through June 15. In 2025, the Fund awarded fourteen scholarships, each ranging from $750 to $1,450.
How to apply
- Application window: any time between January 15 and June 15.
- Final deadline (postmark): June 15, 2026.
- Online application: go to NDCF.net → select “Scholarships” under the Receive tab → scroll to Statewide Scholarships →...
MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship
$2,000
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
Overview
The MSSA Undergraduate Scholarship recognizes students who have shown dedication to pursuing careers in the health and human services sector.
Award amount and number
MSSA will grant two (2) undergraduate scholarships, each worth $2,000.
Who is eligible
Only applications that satisfy every eligibility requirement will be considered. Applicants must:
- Hold active MSSA membership and maintain that membership for the duration of the award period. Student membership is free; details are available on the MSSA website.
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program at a nonprofit college or university.
- Be declared in a major related to health...
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
$5,000
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Overview
Zonta’s Young Women in Leadership Award (previously called the Young Women in Public Affairs Award) honors young women aged 16–19 who have shown leadership ability and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and aims to encourage continued involvement in public and political life.
History and impact
Since the program began in 1990, Zonta has presented 1,165 awards, distributing a total of US$1,858,750 to 993 recipients from 60 countries.
Program structure and prizes
The initiative is administered at three levels: Zonta club, district and international. Zonta International provides 37 international awards, each worth US$5,000. Each district may nominate...
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration
Purpose
This scholarship supports a resident or full-time student from the MAC region who is pursuing graduate-level study in archival administration and promotes scholarship in the field.
Award
One recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship (issued directly to the recipient’s educational institution) plus a one-year membership in the Midwest Archives Conference (MAC).
Who may apply
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a resident or full-time student living in one of these states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or...
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration
Purpose
This scholarship supports a resident or full-time student from the MAC region who is pursuing graduate-level study in archival administration and promotes scholarship in the field.
Award
One recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship (issued directly to the recipient’s educational institution) plus a one-year membership in the Midwest Archives Conference (MAC).
Who may apply
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a resident or full-time student living in one of these states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or...
Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship
$1,500
Dakota Lions Sight & Health is pleased to offer scholarship support to students enrolled in post-secondary programs in South Dakota and North Dakota.
Overview of awards
- Total funding: $6,000
- Number of scholarships: six awards of $1,500 each
- Distribution: three $1,500 scholarships for students attending institutions in South Dakota and three $1,500 scholarships for students attending institutions in North Dakota
Who may apply
Applicants should be pursuing education in a discipline that aligns with the mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health—“Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health.” Suitable fields include, but are...
Dakota Lions Sight & Health is pleased to offer scholarship support to students enrolled in post-secondary programs in South Dakota and North Dakota.
Overview of awards
- Total funding: $6,000
- Number of scholarships: six awards of $1,500 each
- Distribution: three $1,500 scholarships for students attending institutions in South Dakota and three $1,500 scholarships for students attending institutions in North Dakota
Who may apply
Applicants should be pursuing education in a discipline that aligns with the mission of Dakota Lions Sight & Health—“Helping to Enable the Restoration of the Gifts of Sight & Health.” Suitable fields include, but are...
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Eligibility Criteria for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship includes:1) Age requirement: Applicants must be aged between 17 and 24 as of September 1st, 2026.2) Essay submission: An answer to the essay question, available on the application page, must be submitted before the deadline of May 1st, 2026.3) Academic performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.4) Residency: Applicants must be residents of either the United States or Canada.The recipient of the scholarship will be declared approximately 6 weeks post the deadline and will be immediately updated on this website. All applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on...
Got a Spine Scholarship
$500
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...
Eligibility Criteria for the "Got a Spine Scholarship" by Arctic Chiropractic:
To qualify for the Arctic Chiropractic's "Got a Spine Scholarship", the following conditions must be met by the student:
1) The student must be enrolled in a college or university by October 2026.
2) By October 2026, the student must be attending the college or university on a full-time basis.
3) The student must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher in their most recent academic year.
4) The student must be a resident of either the United States or Canada.
5) By October 2026, the student...
