Our Donors

Marcia Guenthner

Marcia Guenthner

This scholarship is given in honor and memory of Mike Guenthner, farmer and rancher, father, son, brother and friend. Mike would have been proud to support the academic achievement and careers of students in the fields of agriculture and food production. After...

Margaret and S.F. "Red" Cline Memorial Scholarship

Margaret and S.F. "Red" Cline Memorial Scholarship

The Margaret and S.F. “Red” Cline Memorial Scholarship is created to honor the North Dakota natives and graduates from the North Dakota State University College of Pharmacy. Margaret “Peggy” Ford Cline (class of 1953) worked as a pharmacist for over 50 years until...

Margaret Fitzgerald and Hugh Veit

Margaret Fitzgerald and Hugh Veit

Eleanor Helen Stoltenow was born Oct. 14, 1916 in Great Bend, ND. She graduated from Wahpeton, ND High School. Majoring in Home Economics Education, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from North Dakota State University in 1938. She taught in Edgeley, ND...

Margaret (Groethe) and J.H. Stickelmeyer Memorial Chemistry Scholarship

Margaret (Groethe) and J.H. Stickelmeyer Memorial Chemistry Scholarship

Margaret Ann Groethe and J.H. Stickelmeyer were born and raised in North Dakota. They met while students at NDSU in the 1950’s and were married soon thereafter. J.H. Stickelmeyer graduated with a B.S. chemistry degree and worked for the Dow Chemical Company in...

Margaret Kaler

Margaret Kaler

Margaret Kaler (Peggy Harbeke) pursued a Home Economics degree at NDSU until she left the university to get married and move to California in 1961. She completed her education at California State and taught home economics in the Los Angeles, CA school district....

Margaret Shoesmith Wiseman Scholarship

Margaret Shoesmith Wiseman Scholarship

My degree in Home Economics Education provided me with tools to achieve goals, both personal and professional ever since my graduation in 1961. I would like to see this scholarship help others in their educational journey in the College of Human Development and...

Marion K. and Byron D. Bobb Agriculture Scholarship

Marion K. and Byron D. Bobb Agriculture Scholarship

Byron D. and Marion K. Bobb were born and raised in western North Dakota where they learned the value of hard work. They married and settled in Richardton, North Dakota where they farmed and ranched and raised two boys. Byron and Kay were influencers by example;...

Marion K. and Byron D. Bobb Education Scholarship

Marion K. and Byron D. Bobb Education Scholarship

Byron D. and Marion K. Bobb were born and raised in western North Dakota where they learned the value of hard work. They married and settled in Richardton, North Dakota where they farmed and ranched and raised two boys. Byron and Kay were influencers by example;...

Mark and Carol Kiemele Endowed Scholarship

Mark and Carol Kiemele Endowed Scholarship

Mark and Carol Kiemele have created an endowed scholarship to assist students majoring in mathematics at North Dakota State University to further their education and enhance their subsequent careers. Mark graduated with both a B.S. and M.S. in mathematics from NDSU...

Mark and Lisa Martens Family Accounting Scholarship

Mark and Lisa Martens Family Accounting Scholarship

Mark is very proud to be the first NDSU accounting graduate to become a partner at Eide Bailly LLP.

Marlo and Carolyn Brackelsberg Family Endowed Scholarship

Marlo and Carolyn Brackelsberg Family Endowed Scholarship

The Marlo and Carolyn Brackelsberg Family Endowed Scholarship Fund was created by Marlo and Carolyn Brackelsberg. Both are NDSU alumni and live and farm in Bottineau County ND. This scholarship fund was created to provide financial support for students who strive to...

Martin J Marchello and Barbara Handy-Marchello Animal Sciences Scholarship

Martin J Marchello and Barbara Handy-Marchello Animal Sciences Scholarship

We believe that education is fundamental to a strong democracy and the the knowledge gained through education and research makes a better world for all. We hope that this gift will help you achieve your goals.

Martin J Marchello and Barbara Handy-Marchello History Scholarship

Martin J Marchello and Barbara Handy-Marchello History Scholarship

We believe that education is fundamental to a strong democracy and that the knowledge gained through education and research makes a better world for all. We hope that his gift will help you achieve your goals.

Marvin L. Tarnasky Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Marvin L. Tarnasky Endowed Nursing Scholarship

The donor has funded this scholarshp in memory of Marvin L. Tarnasky of Bismarck, North Dakota. Marvin did not attend NDSU, but was an avid proponent of the University and its work. Because of the outstanding medical care Marvin received in Bismarck, the donor is...

Marvin Scholarship

Marvin Scholarship

Marvin has a desire to invest in the ongoing growth and development of NDSU students.

Mary J. Berg Scholarship

Mary J. Berg Scholarship

This fund was established by Ordean K. Berg to honor the memory of his beloved daughter, Dr. Mary J. Berg, in recognition of her internationally appreciated contributions to the advancement of women’s health. Mary J. Berg, pharmacist and scholar, was born in 1950 in...

Mary Quick Spenningsby and Jim Spenningsby

Mary Quick Spenningsby and Jim Spenningsby

The children and families wish to name this endowment after James R. and Anna S. Quick and the rural lifestyle in Ramsey County, North Dakota. Jim and Mary Quick Spenningsby wish to support pharmacy students who otherwise would not be able to attend NDSU without...

Matt and Mollie Perkins

Matt and Mollie Perkins

In honoring our pledge to pay it forward to the students of NDSU College of Pharmacy, we wish to provide a meaningful impact on the life of this scholarship recipient.

Matthew Burkholder Theatre Scholarship

Matthew Burkholder Theatre Scholarship

Matt Burkholder was a gifted theatre artist, a generous collaborator, and an inspiration to anyone who had the opportunity to work with him. Matt earned his BFA in Theatre in 2005, completing a journey that included a decade long detour as an actor in Boston and...

Matthew Haught

Matthew Haught

This scholarship endowment aims to help students of North Dakota State University’s College of Business by making tuition slightly more affordable, especially for those without significant financial support from family and/or friends. As a grateful recipient of a few...

Maureen Ming

Maureen Ming

This scholarship was established in memory of Dennis R. Ming. Dennis graduated from NDSU with a BS, ‘79 and MS, ’81 in Agricultural Economics. His first job after completing his master’s degree was as a Research Associate for UGPTI. Dennis credited his education at...

McCarthy Law, LLC

McCarthy Law, LLC

This scholarship fund is created in memory of Dr. Robert L Puyear, a Professor Emeritus at NDSU. Dr. Puyear discovered his passion for science and the natural world as a boy in his home state of Montana. He received his bachelor’s degree at Montana State University...

Merle and Shirley Johnson

Merle and Shirley Johnson

Merle and Shirley Johnson were both born in Powers Lake, ND and have known each other their entire lives. Merle graduated in 1954 from North Dakota State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and had a successful career in aerospace and rockets. They...

Merlin Gandrud

Merlin Gandrud

The family of Merlin Gandrud endowed this scholarship in his honor to assist students at North Dakota State University further their education in the field of Engineering. Merlin was raised on a farm in Mountrail County and was the first from his family to attend...

Merlin Kirschenman

Merlin Kirschenman

Merlin D. Kirschenman is Retired – Professor Emeritus – Engineering and Architecture at North Dakota State University. He remembers while working for a company in California, they picked two individuals to attend Berkley or Stanford; ultimately Merlin chose Berkley...

Michael and Heather Olivier

Michael and Heather Olivier

Michael and Heather (Frank) Olivier have established a scholarship to help students in the pursuit of an engineering degree and to encourage participation in campus performing arts organizations. Michael graduated in 2005 with a BSEE and was involved in numerous...

Michael and Myrna Kiser

Michael and Myrna Kiser

Mike’s grandmother, mother, aunt, and sister were all nurses. His mother was an Army nurse. The fund is established in their memory.

Michael R. Hunke Family Scholarship

Michael R. Hunke Family Scholarship

Michael and LeAnn are excited and proud to support the academic endeavors of students in the College of Business at NDSU. Michael graduated from NDSU in 1994 with a double major in Accounting and Business. The rich educational experience he gained while attending...

Michael Uetz

Michael Uetz

Michael Uetz grew up in Beach, North Dakota, spending his summers and holidays on his family’s ranch raising cattle and quarter horses. This upbringing was the basis for building Michael’s passion for agriculture and for his desire to support those who wish to make a...

Midwest Dairy Association

Midwest Dairy Association

The Midwest Dairy Association proudly represents over 4,400 dairy farms to 41 million consumers across our region. We work on their behalf to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in our products and production practices.