North Dakota Dollars for Scholars PO Box 5509 Bismarck, ND 58506 northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org Signing off on another great scholarship year It was another successful scholarship award season for North Dakota Dollars for Scholars. This year, 163 students received scholarships totaling $133,000. Imagine the excitement when they opened their letters! Recipients have shared that they receive more than financial support from a North Dakota Dollars for Scholars scholarship. Knowing others are interested in their success and have confidence in them is just as important. North Dakota Dollars for Scholars Board Members Lori Sayler, President Larry Mueller, Vice President Kristen Butler, Treasurer Tena Lawrence, Secretary Chris Gessele Judy Harding Carol Dinges Johnson Cindy Sanford Brett Schafer Brian Schumacher Janel Schmitz Wayne Ulven Becky Walen Staff Laura Fiedler, State Director 2 Because college doesn’t happen by chance® Sarah Anderson Motivated by the sense of helplessness she felt when her aunt, cousin and grandmother battled cancer; Sarah Anderson has set her higher-education goals so others may have a better experience. This future doctor of pharmacy will use her training to specialize in infectious disease or oncology. Sarah Anderson, recipient of the $6,000 Bill and Jean Guy Leadership Scholarship Sarah graduated from Century High School in Bismarck in 2010 and attends North Dakota State University. She honed her leadership skills in the Girl Scouts receiving the The Bill and Jean Guy Leadership Scholarship focuses Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. One of her Girl Scout on developing future leaders in North Dakota. projects included organizing and leading a Girl Power group Demonstration of strong leadership skills and a for fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls at a low-socioeconomic commitment to giving back in North Dakota are included in the selection criteria. school. The girls met weekly and learned about healthy relationships, basic health issues and problem-solving skills. Last spring, she put those leadership skills to work when she was elected executive vice president of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. When the president resigned, she was elected to that position and helped move the organization forward in a meaningful way. Through the organization, Sarah mentored two middle school students who spoke English as their second language. When asked what it means to receive this prestigious scholarship, Sarah said, “Governor Guy will always be remembered as a great leader in our community and state. It is an honor to receive a scholarship in his name. To show my appreciation for this award, it is my hope to continue to lead through various organizations, volunteer programs, and my role as a future pharmacist in the healthcare community.” Sarah identifies her strong work ethic as a personal strength, along with her organizational and detail-oriented skills. She has been on the Dean’s List every semester since entering college and is a member of the 2013 Golden Key International Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Gold Star Marching Band and Campus Crusade for Christ. northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org 3 Michael Kaip With so many inspirational stories, it’s difficult to choose who to highlight in this issue. However, Michael Kaip’s story is especially moving. Michael received a $1,000 Returning Student Scholarship sponsored by Bell State Bank. Michael plans to become a teacher and coach to inspire children by imparting life lessons through education and sports. This goal is shared by many people with a passion for learning and a love of sports. What makes Michael’s story different is he has cerebral Michael Kaip, recipient of the $1,000 Returning Student Scholarship sponsored by Bell State Bank palsy. Instead of using his disability as an excuse, he The $1,000 Returning Student Scholarship is available uses it as a motivator. He wants children, with and to students continuing their education beyond the without disabilities, to have the opportunity to grow in freshman year of college. the classroom and athletics. Using sports as an outlet, Michael hopes to help children build confidence by teaching them teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership. Michael was given the opportunity to chase his dreams and he feels others should be able to do the same. “My vision is for kids with disabilities to have the benefits of playing sports and being part of a team,” said Michael. “I have always loved sports, but due to my disability, I wasn’t able to play.” As a sophomore in high school, Michael learned of a program 200 miles away from his hometown. Hope, Inc., in Fargo, North Dakota, organized sports for kids with mobility challenges. Michael was the student manager for Mandan High School’s hockey team and the team was scheduled to play in Fargo. With the help of Hope, Inc., a game of sled hockey was organized for the same day Michael would be in town with the hockey team. Michael planned to play sled hockey and meet the team later. However, the team had other ideas. “Skating on the ice in a hockey sled was an amazing feeling of freedom,” said Michael. “After playing for the first session, I skated to the side of the rink and noticed the Mandan High School hockey team standing at the glass watching and cheering. It was a great feeling to have my team show up to support me. 4 Because college doesn’t happen by chance® “During the second session, the coach for Hope, Inc. got the Mandan players in sleds to play with me. Being a playing member of this team was a feeling I had never had before and one I did not want to end. At that moment, I knew we needed to start a program in the Mandan area that gave all kids this opportunity.” Fueled by his experience with Hope, Inc., Michael co-founded Dreams in Motion. Dreams in Motion is a non-profit organization that provides athletic opportunities for children with mobility challenges or visual impairment. Michael is a board member and has been a spokesperson for the organization since its inception. He organizes events, coaches and helps raise funds. To date, Dreams in Motion has raised more than $70,000 for specialized adaptive equipment and organized curling, soccer, dance, track and field, basketball and sled hockey events. Michael has watched those around him learn new physical skills and improve their communication, sportsmanship and teamwork. All of these factors contribute to increased confidence for everyone involved with Dreams in Motion, especially Michael. “My experience with Dreams in Motion has been great,” said Michael. “I always want to be part of giving all kids opportunities to experience sports, but I still have a lot to learn.” To continue his education, Michael will study secondary social studies education and coaching at the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Whitewater. UW-Whitewater excels in these fields and offers an adaptive physical education certification program as well as top-quality athletics for mobility impaired students. Michael is confident UW-Whitewater will provide the education and experience he needs to become an inspirational teacher and coach. Michael said, “I believe this college experience will help me to be the best I can be at inspiring kids in my community to be the best they can be in the classroom, in the world of sports and in life.” northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org 5 Scholarship recipients Bill and Jean Guy Leadership Scholarship $6,000 This scholarship is available to a student who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to giving back to our state. Sponsored by Bill and Jean Guy Memorial Fund. Sarah Anderson Century HS North Dakota State University Robert and Doris Alin Legacy Scholarship $2,500 This scholarship is available for students in their junior or senior year of an education major who demonstrate commitment to community service and education. Sponsored by Robert and Doris Alin Legacy Endowment. Breaunna Oakland Hazen HS University of North Dakota College Access Challenge Grant Scholarship $500 At least one high school senior from each North Dakota Dollars for Scholars community receives this need-based scholarship. Sponsored by Bank of North Dakota through CACG funding. 6 Abbie TInjum Maple Valley HS University of Jamestown Alexandra Mott MLS-Mohall HS North Dakota State University Alexandra Smith Bishop Ryan Catholic HS University of North Dakota Alexis Erickson Davies HS University of Nebraska Alisia Feland Lisbon HS MN State Community and Technical College Alyssa Martell Century HS North Dakota State University Alyssa Nystrom New Rockford-Sheyenne HS University of Mary Amy Ruch Sargent Central HS Northern State University Ann-Marie Grob Bowman County HS Dickinson State University Ashley Ystaas New Rockford-Sheyenne HS University of North Dakota Ashlyn Draovitch Richland 44 Jr-Sr HS ND State College of Science Audrey Jensen Kindred HS Minnesota State University-Moorhead Bradley Kasper Steele-Dawson HS North Dakota State University Caleb Hershey Rugby HS University of Northwestern Charlotte Woods Wahpeton HS University of North Dakota Clarissa VanBruggen Litchville-Marion HS Valley City State University Because college doesn’t happen by chance® Codie Smith Litchville-Marion HS University of Jamestown Crystal Branden Fargo North HS Minnesota State University-Moorhead Curtis Marden Powers Lake HS Valley City State University Darin McClintock Drake HS Texas Tech University Destiny Fitzpatrick Red River HS Undecided Devin Arp Sargent Central HS Valley City State University Duncan Saum Central Cass HS Harvard University Emily Beck Minot HS University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Emily Mlnarik Sargent Central HS University of Mary Emily Stiltner Jamestown HS ND State College of Science Jacey Engelhorn Carrington HS North Dakota State University Jaci Arp Sargent Central HS ND State College of Science Jamison Roorda Litchville-Marion HS Jamestown Transitional School Jane Tang Jamestown HS Undecided Jennifer Rex Wahpeton HS ND State College of Science Jessica Paul Century HS North Dakota State University Joshua Johnson Minot HS Minot State University Katelyn Willer Jamestown HS Valley City State University Kaytlin Werth McClusky HS University of Jamestown Kelsie Boppre May-Port-CG HS The Salon Professional Academy Kendra Woodstead Griggs County HS North Dakota State University Kennedy Fricke Turtle Lake-Mercer HS Lake Region State College Kristin Reinowski Drake HS Mayville State University Marcie Woehl Mandan HS Bismarck State College Mataya Seamands Bowman County HS University of North Dakota Mattie Schmitt TGU-Towner HS Dakota College at Bottineau McKenna Finley Bishop Ryan Catholic HS University of North Dakota McKenzie Chrest Kenmare HS Bismarck State College McKenzie Fuglestad Hope HS Mayville State University Melinda Maley LaMoure HS ND State College of Science Rachel Hermanson New Rockford-Sheyenne HS ND State College of Science Sefika Tahirovic Fargo South HS Concordia College Shantel Thumb New Rockford-Sheyenne HS University of Mary Stephanie Whitehead Hope HS Mayville State University Ta’teanna Lockhart Kenmare HS Lake Region State College Tayler Dockter Hazen HS Bismarck State College Titus Doboyou Central Cass HS St. Cloud State University Valentina Shannon Ashley HS Northern State University Victoria Utke Hankinson HS Josef’s School of Hair Design Waylon Sall Central Cass HS MN State Community and Tech College Zachary Miller Richland 44 Jr-Sr HS ND State College of Science northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org 7 Dr. Fradkin Community Service/Volunteer Scholarship $500 This scholarship is available to high school seniors who excel in community service. Sponsored by MDU Resources Foundation, Starion Financial and North Dakota Dollars for Scholars. Amanda Kraft Minot HS Minot State University Cora Pfennig Velva HS University of North Dakota Courtenay Miedema Litchville-Marion HS Minnesota State University-Moorhead Courtney Brackin Century HS University of Mary Devon Urness Griggs County Central HS University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Jacob Effertz Velva HS University of Mary Jordan Cain Oak Grove HS Concordia College Kara Berntson Kulm HS North Dakota State University Kristin Reinowski Drake HS Mayville State University Mariah Fossum Hillsboro HS Mayville State University McKenna Foley Velva HS University of North Dakota Megan Johnson Hope HS North Dakota State University Raechelle Salzer Ashley HS University of Mary Rodd Hopkins Lisbon HS North Dakota State University Stephanie DuBord Fargo Shanley HS College of St. Benedict Tanner Fischer Bowman County HS North Dakota State University Military Scholarship $1,000 This scholarship is available to dependents of a member of a North Dakota military unit. Sponsored by Military Fund, Scheels and North Dakota Dollars for Scholars. Ian Schultz Fargo North HS North Dakota State University Jacob Erickson Century HS University of North Dakota Jasmine Nitschke Kulm HS North Dakota State University Kaitlyn Haugen Kindred HS ND State College of Science Kendall Schaffer Carrington HS University of North Dakota Taylor Stolz Kenmare HS Josef’s School of Hair Design Do you want to donate toward a scholarship? Look on back to donate today! 8 Because college doesn’t happen by chance® Charlotte Woods Steven Giesler Titus Doboyou College Access Challenge Grant Scholarship $500 Returning Student and Graduate Student Scholarship $1,000 College Access Challenge Grant Scholarship $500 “For most of my high school career, I “Currently, I am enrolled at North Dakota “Ever since I was a young boy, I always was unsure what I may pursue after State University as a junior in the civil wanted to succeed, be the best I can graduation, but after I took Mrs. Borchert’s engineering program. In addition to civil be, and go further with my education, advanced algebra II class, I knew exactly engineering, I am taking classes each expectation and goals. My goals are to what I wanted to do; I wanted to teach. semester required by the NDSU Honors graduate high school, get into a university Math has always been my strongest Program. The purpose of this program and graduate with a bachelor’s degree in class and I’ve always had the patience to is to stimulate and hone critical thinking the field of criminal justice. I picked this sit down and actually explain a problem and societal comprehensive skills. Simply career path because I’ve always wanted to someone, so pursuing a career in stated, it helps college students see the and loved helping people and making sure mathematics education just makes sense. ‘bigger picture’ of the real world. After I they feel safe and secure. These goals are I like thinking logically and being able to graduate from NDSU with Honors, I am significant in my family life because both take the time and do the work to find an planning to enroll at Texas A&M’s graduate of my parents did not get a chance or answer. I’ve always enjoyed math itself, school to pursue a second degree in opportunity to finish school. Not only are but my perspective really changed after petroleum engineering.” these goals significant in my family life, but having taken Mrs. Borchert’s class. She crucial to me, because in life, I’m always is my favorite teacher and my role model; striving for success and pushing myself to she is the biggest reason for my aspiration be the best I can be.” to be a math teacher.” northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org 9 Nodak Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1,000 This scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating from a community within the Nodak Electric Cooperative service area. Sponsored by Nodak Electric Cooperative. Andrew Haugen Griggs County Central HS North Dakota State University Christina Krieger May-Port CG HS North Dakota State University Destiny Fitzpatrick Red River HS Undecided Erica Hoggarth Northern Cass HS University of North Dakota Garrett Erickson Hope HS ND State College of Science Jacee Engels New Rockford-Sheyenne HS North Dakota State University Jenna Peterson Cavalier HS North Dakota State University Mason Johnson Hatton HS University of North Dakota Thomas Meyer Hillsboro HS North Dakota State University Trevor Larson Central Valley HS Northland Community & Technical College Returning Student and Graduate Student Scholarship $1,000 This scholarship is available to students continuing their education beyond the freshman year of college. Sponsored by BND, James A. Goy Memorial Endowment, Bell State Bank and Trust and Widmer Roel PC. Abigail Ritz Bismarck HS University of North Dakota Allison Dhuyvetter Divide County HS North Dakota State University Allison Kennedy Red River HS University of North Dakota Allison Pillar Hazen HS North Dakota State University Alyssa DeMars Cavalier HS Mayville State University Alyssa Tweed Central Valley HS University of North Dakota Andrew Graff Fargo South HS University of North Dakota Anna Bernhardt New Salem-Almont HS University of Denver Ashley Brodehl TGU-Granville HS University of Mary Austin Mack Dickinson HS University of Jamestown Beverly Sanders Washburn HS ND State College of Science Brianna Johnson Wahpeton HS Valley City State University Brittany Maasjo Enderlin Area HS University of Jamestown Caitlyn Broden New Rockford-Sheyenne HS Valley City State University Carly Copenhaver Carrington HS North Dakota State University Cassie Wheeler Dakota Prairie HS Lake Region State College Chelsea Erickson Shiloh Christian HS Dickinson State University Colleen Finley Bishop Ryan Catholic HS University of Mary Collin Pigeon Rolette HS University of North Dakota Craig Magnus Dakota Prairie HS University of North Dakota David McAtee Rugby HS University of North Dakota Elizabeth Mehlhoff Garrison HS Minot State University 10 Because college doesn’t happen by chance® Hannah Carlson Bismarck HS University of North Dakota Jenae Dabill Jamestown HS North Dakota State University Jill Vollmers Hebron HS Capella University John McWilliams Central HS University of North Dakota Jordan Freitag Century HS Bismarck State College Jordan Griffith Divide County HS Trinity Bible College Justin Bartholomay Enderlin Area HS North Dakota State University Kali Walsh Wolford HS Minot State University Katelyn Kostad Kenmare HS North Dakota State University Kayla Seidler Grant County HS North Dakota State University Kaylee Burgard Central Cass HS University of North Dakota Kristina Heggedal Fargo South HS Dartmouth College Kyle Hanson Tioga HS North Dakota State University Leda Raudales Soto Burke Central HS Northland Community & Technical College Lexie Unhjem Divide County HS North Dakota State University Lyndsie Nelson Kenmare HS Dickinson State University Madison Huber Mandan HS Black Hills State University Maggie Jacobson Hazen HS Minot State University Meghan Huber St. Mary’s Central HS University of Mary Michael Kaip Mandan HS University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Morgan Schlichtmann Davies HS North Dakota State University Rachel Erickson Hope HS North Dakota State University Ryan Kobilansky Glen Ullin HS North Dakota State University Ryan Kuntz Drake HS Bismarck State College Sarah Thiel Richland 44 Jr-Sr HS North Dakota State University Steven Giesler Kulm HS North Dakota State University Sydney Larson Hazen HS University of North Dakota Taylor Anderson Tioga HS Baylor University Taylor Erickson Edgeley HS University of North Dakota Taylor Lammers Kindred HS University of Jamestown Travis Olson Minot HS North Dakota State University Ty Bruner Velva HS North Dakota State University Tyler Mahrer Sargent Central HS North Dakota State University Wayne Engelhard Valley City HS University of Mary Wendy Eszlinger Ashley HS Valley City State University Wyatt Aberle Lisbon HS North Dakota State University Do you want to donate toward a scholarship? Look on back to donate today! northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org 11 Vocational Technical Trade School Scholarship $1,000 This scholarship is available to high school seniors who will attend a vocational or technical/trade school. Sponsored by Falkirk, Coteau, Ottertail, Wells Fargo, West Acres Development, LLC and Joanne Link Hetzel Memorial Endowment. Adam Long Edgeley HS Bismarck State College Alex Erickson Velva HS ND State College of Science Bennett Christianson Central Cass HS ND State College of Science Brandi Weiss New-Salem Almont HS Bismarck State College Brian Baska MLS-Mohall HS Bismarck State College Landen Lelm Turtle Lake-Mercer HS Bismarck State College Logan Backman Wilton HS Bismarck State College Michael Truax Hope HS ND State College of Science Nathaniel Bohl Rugby HS ND State College of Science Nicholas Fettig Jamestown HS ND State College of Science Shawn Kemmer Central Cass HS ND State College of Science Taylor Kyllo Northern Cass HS MN State Community and Technical College Tyler Henderson Lisbon HS ND State College of Science Zachary Miller Richland 44 Jr-Sr HS ND State College of Science 12 Because college doesn’t happen by chance® northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org Alyssa DeMars Brian Baska Trevor Larson Returning Student and Graduate Student Scholarship $1,000 Vocational Technical Trade School Scholarship $1,000 Nodak Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1,000 “Everyone, no matter how old they are, I plan on going to BSC in the fall of “I plan on going to Northland Community can remember that one teacher that made 2014 to become an agronomist. I want and Technical College for farm business a difference in their lives. My grandparents, to someday be a manager of my own and management. I have been learning parents and sister all clearly remember agronomy business, or start farming the ropes on our farm on how and what to that special teacher that believed in them, myself. I think that I would make a do. I can already drive every vehicle on our showed kindness, helped them through good agronomist in my hometown area farm. I drive both tractor and truck and I difficult times and taught them to have because I am outgoing, friendly and usually help out moving vehicles from field faith in themselves and their abilities. grew up working for farmers around my to field, along with hauling the grain and hometown. I believe that with my previous beans to the elevator. I also drove beet “At graduation in 2016, I will be that knowledge gained from working at an truck this year, doing the regular shift from teacher. I am taking every opportunity agronomy center and working for multiple the field to the piler. I also help out in our to learn as much as I can while working farmers, I am prepared for my schooling, shop repairing the machinery. I have also toward my elementary education degree. and it will someday help me achieve my walked fields with my dad looking at and Completing minors in special needs goal of becoming an agronomist.” comparing the different crop varieties. and early childhood development and It has been very interesting to see the becoming kindergarten certified will give differences in each variety and seeing me a strong educational foundation to which one works the best for our farm. I help children of various ages and abilities. have been along on comparing yields and seeing which variety we should plant more “I do not just want to ‘get my degree’ I am of in the future. I plan on having a small using this time to learn how to become four-acre field of pinto beans and roughly one of those teachers that touch their 90 acres of beets. I will be doing all of the students’ lives forever. This scholarship planning on my own from choosing my would allow me to focus my time on own seed and fertilizer recommendations these goals.” to chemical application and timing. I will be the fourth generation on this farm and I look forward to working with and learning from my father and watching our farm northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org grow and prosper.” 13 2013 Donors Summa Cum Laude: $10,000 + Bank of North Dakota College Access Challenge Grant Ruth & John Guy: James A Memorial Endowment Magna Cum Laude: $5,000 - $9,999 Falkirk Mining Company: Vocational/Technical/Trade School Scholarship Nodak Electric Cooperative Cass County Electric Cooperative Cum Laude: $2,500-$4,999 Bell State Bank & Trust, Fargo Coteau Properties Company MDU Resources Foundation Starion Financial Honors: $1,000-$2,499 Bernie & Louise Dardis Deb & Greg Gebeke Julie Burgum Ottertail Power Company Scheels All Sports, Fargo T. E. Kenville: Military Scholarship Wells Fargo West Acres Development Widmer Roel PC Graduate: Up to $999 Military Scholarship A. P. Macdonald Al & Yvonne Herda Alan Palmer Allen Sjurseth Carroll & Ruth Quam David Sprynczynatyk E. John Carlson Eugene & Margaret Robinson Frederick Quam Gerald Galloway Gordon Brekken Greg & Sharon Wilz Jeff Hanson Joseph Kostecki Larry & Karen Liere Lois O’Brien Randau & Robyn Wimmer Stephen & Joyce Carlson The Auger Inn 14 Tom & Linda Larson Tom Vagle Because college doesn’t happen by chance® Bill & Jean Guy Memorial Fund Alfred & Bonita Poyzer Alice & David Brekke Ardyce & Robert Miller Betty Lou Scott Betty Mills Bob Alin C. Louise Johnson Carol Jean Larsen Charles & Carol Sawicki Cindy Johnson Clark Wold Craig Campbell Curtis Stofferahn D. Diede Dale & Joanne Beckman Dan Igoe Donald Bloomquist E. Diane Laub Earl & Linda Azure Edmund & Rennae Gruchalla Elmo & Norma Anderson Eugene & Ann Cederberg F. John Williams III Fiebiger Swanson West & Co. PLLP G Bradley & Carol Schlossman Gerald Vandewalle Gertrude & Thomas Anderson Harvey & Mary Morken J.R. Contruction of Verndale, Inc James & Mavis Pomeroy James Conley James Leinen Jan Leonard Conlin Janice Carlsen Jennifer Tucker Jerome & Leslie Feder Jerome & Susan Chaussee JL & Sonja Ozbun Joan Lee Joel & Susan Heitkamp John Sakariassen Joseph & Katherine Strom Kim and Tony Georgeson & Linda Feist Larry & Claryce Erickson Larry Halvorson Leonor and Hal Sillers Lewis & Clark Regional Development Council Luella Dunn Lynn & Kathryn Strombeck Margaret Ann Thompson Marian Sibley Mary Huckle Myron Bright Nancy & Brent Nerland Nancy Murray Nancy Novak Owen & Virginia Landon Pamela & Jay Crawford Pamela Palmer Younggren Richard & Diane Ista Richard & Laura Block Richard Weber Robert & Deanne Horne Robert & Doris Alin Ronald & Kathy Sandford Ronald & Sandra Blixt Russell Johnson Sally & Douglas Larsen Sharon & Raymond Callaghan South Dakota Trust Company, LLC Terry Scherling The Arthur Companies Thomas & Patricia Monilaws Virginia Duval Wendy Hogue Whispering Pines Log Homes, Inc. William & Gail Baron Winnifred Hedahl General Scholarship Fund Scholarship Endowments $10,000 + Brett Schafer James A. Guy Memorial Carol Johnson Joanne Link Hetzel Memorial Lianne Rockstad Robert and Doris Allen Legacy Tena Lawrence Do you want to donate toward a scholarship? Look on back to donate today! northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org 15 I WISH TO DONATE As an individual: $25 $50 $100 $250 Other $______ Check this box if you prefer your gift to remain anonymous and not recognized in newsletters or website. Name: _____________________________________________________________ Business/Organization: ______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: __________ Zip: _______________ Please return this form with payment to North Dakota Dollars for Scholars PO Box 5509 Bismarck, ND 58506 Phone: ________________________ Email: ______________________________ *Donations may also be made online at northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org As a professional association: Are you a member of a professional association that would like to give scholarships to college students in your profession? North Dakota Dollars for Scholars can double your scholarship dollars! If the association commits $500-$1,500 to North Dakota Dollars for Scholars for three consecutive years, Bank of North Dakota provides a 1:1 match. If the association commits $500, it becomes a $1,000 scholarship; $1,000 is two $1,000 scholarships and $1,500 provides three scholarships. Match funds are available on a first come, first served basis and are available to statewide professional associations. North Dakota Dollars for Scholars lightens the volunteer workload by administering the application, review and award process. Visit northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org or call Laura Fiedler at 701.328.5702 for more information. 16 Because college doesn’t happen by chance®