In our modern prosperous world, society has a moral and ethical obligation to provide food for all peoples. With that in mind, Dave and Barb Cook are pleased to create an endowed fellowship at NDSU to support the advancement of agriculture and food production through...

David and Connie (Naaden) Sprynczynatyk, recognizing the excellent education they received at NDSU and the opportunities that education opened in their careers, have established this renewable scholarship to encourage future NDSU students to learn, explore, and...

Our father, Frederick Skrivseth Anderson, was a 1933 graduate of the School of Architecture at what was then called the North Dakota State Agricultural College. We, his children, have prominently and proudly displayed in our homes and offices several of his graded...

Michael D. Sweeney (Mike) served the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (NDAES) and North Dakota farmers and irrigators for nearly 35 years from the mid-1950s through the early 1990s. His research focused on soil water dynamics and soil water compatibility...

David Parish, 1986 is a proud Biological Science Bison and a Division I All-American Powerlifter from North Dakota State University. He grew up in small farming communities in North and South Dakota. With little direction and no resources available to him, David was...

David Parry, formerly of St. Cloud, MN, passed away at home on September 30, 2023. He was 74 years old. Dave was born in St. Cloud May 14, 1949 to Ed and Bern Parry. He graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral high school and went on to attend St Cloud State University. He...

Dawn “Cressey” Laine graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She believes the undergraduate curriculum in dietetics paired with a dietetic internship and master’s degree provided her with the strong...

This scholarship is to provide an opportunity for a student to attend the Engineering College, that is otherwise qualified, but would not be able to afford to attend college.

Deborah Mollison Davis graduated with her master’s degree in counseling with a focus on addiction counseling in 1984. She is a Licensed Addiction Counelor, and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of North Dakota. In 2013, Deborah became a memver...

As an alumna who recognizes the tremendous value of higher education, I want to help provide money for tuition to a Native American Student who might not otherwise think he or she can afford college.

Melvin Skarphol was born September 18, 1918, in Souris, North Dakota to Mathias and Sigri Skarphol. He was one of eleven children. He passed away March 18, 1990, at the age 72. Melvin grew up on the Skarphol family farm in Bottineau County and attended high school in...

The scholarship was established in memory of Darcy by her husband Silas to commemorate her compassionate and accomplished nursing career of over 40 years. Darcy was born and raised in Linton, ND and she always dreamt to be a nurse like her older sister. Her dream...

As a graduate of Detroit Lakes High School, I appreciated the tuition reciprocity between Minnesota and North Dakota as I worked to pay my way through college. I was involved in the ASCE student chapter, was president of Tau Beta Pi, was chair of the concrete canoe...

Dennis: North Dakota State University BSEEE 1971 MSIE 1974 Vaune: Dickinson State University BS Accounting 1991; University of Mary MBA 2006 Dennis and Vaune are from western North Dakota. Both experienced rewarding careers in business and place a high value on...

This scholarship is given in honor and memory of Dr. Robert Nelson, BCPS, who graduated from NDSU with a PharmD in 1997. He was an Assistant Professor in the School of Pharmacy from 1998-2011 and was twice named Teacher of the Year by students. Additionally, he...

This scholarship was created by Donald E. Anderson in memory of his parents Albin and Emma Anderson. Alba and Emma were lifetime farmers on a homestead established by Albin’s father in 1882. Emma was an elementary school teacher in Dickey County Schools in the...

Our preference is to support a married graduate student with demonstrated need derived from having been married with children and working while going to graduate school full time. It is challenging to be good at all those responsibilities simultaneously. If we can...

The Douglas D. Hanson Architecture Scholarship Endowment seeks to honor students who are limitless in their pursuit of higher education. Equally important, the Scholarship Endowment is committed to promoting diversity of thought and creativity, by encouraging the...

This endowed scholarship honors the enduring legacy of Professors Dr. Thor Hertsgaard and Dr. David Cobia, visionary leaders in Agricultural Economics whose tireless commitment to inclusiveness, empowerment, and mentorship transformed countless lives, fostering a...

Dr. Fercho has had a long association with nurses throughout his medical career and values their relationship and importance with physicians, patients, and the hospital.

The Fercho family has had a history of pharmacy professionals and medical careers. We value pharmacy in the health care of our citizens and support future generations.

Higher education was extremely important to both Fred and Hildegarde Taylor. Each struggled financially to complete their undergraduate degrees during the 1930’s depression and were first generation of their family to complete B.S. degrees. The couple met when both...

Dr. John D. Nalewaja joined NDSU in 1962 and retired as Professor in 1998 after an illustrious 36-year career. He advised 24 Ph.D. and 34 Masters of Science students. Scientists and post doctorate research associates all over the world joined his esteemed research...

This scholarship was created by Dr. Magan Lewis to help young female scholars in agriculture in their pursuit of academic excellence and a future career in agriculture. Dr. Lewis is an NDSU graduate and North Dakota native who has sought to pay it forward by...

Marv Boerboom grew up on a crop and livestock family farm in southwest Minnesota outside of Cottonwood. He attended North Dakota State University and received his M.S. and Ph.D. Degree in Agronomy/Plant Genetics in 1977. He spent over 37 years with Bayer (formerly...

Drs. Duane and Patricia Berglund have created a Graduate Endowed Scholarship to assist graduate students at North Dakota State University to further their education and subsequent careers in the fields of Plant Science and Cereal Science. Since its beginning in 1890...

The Dr. Warren C. Whitman Outstanding Botany Student Award is for outstanding seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement and performance in the student of plants (but not necessarily as a Botany major).

Dr. Dwain W. Meyer is a Professor Emeritus of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University. He earned his B.S. degree from The University of Nebraska and his Ph.D. at Iowa State University. He joined NDSU in 1970 and served the University for 41 years before...

As a result of my time spent as the Department Chair for Agriculture & Biosystems Engineering (Retired – Professor Emeritus) at NDSU, my wife and I see the importance of giving back to the ABEN Department by establishing an endowed student scholarship.