North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by North Dakota Grain Dealers Association

Description The North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation provides targeted scholarships to support students pursuing agriculture-related studies at colleges and universities in North Dakota. For the 2025–26 academic year the foundation will distribute a set number of awards to students enrolled in specified curricula. The program is intended to strengthen the agricultural workforce by helping pay education costs for students in agribusiness, agronomy, agricultural technology, and related fields. Applicants should confirm program details with the foundation or their campus scholarship office before applying. Key takeaways - Scholarships support agriculture- and agribusiness-related curricula in North Dakota. - Awards apply specifically to the 2025–26 academic year. - Confirm program details and eligibility with the foundation or your school. Eligibility Eligible applicants must be students majoring in one of the curricula listed by the Foundation and attending one of the participating North Dakota institutions. The announcement defines eligibility by program/major rather than by year in school; applicants should verify any additional requirements (residency, GPA, enrollment status) with the foundation or the campus scholarship office. Incomplete or unverifiable major affiliation may disqualify an application, so confirm your declared program before applying. Key takeaways - Eligibility is tied to specific majors and participating institutions. - Verify additional criteria (GPA, residency, full-time/part-time status) with the foundation. - Confirm your declared major with your school before submitting an application. Award Value For 2025–26 the Foundation expects to award one scholarship of $2,500 and up to eight scholarships of $1,000 each. These amounts apply to the named scholarship cycle only; future award amounts are subject to change. Awards are intended to defray education-related costs and are distributed according to the Foundation’s selection and disbursement procedures. Key takeaways - One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded. - Up to eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. - Award amounts apply to the 2025–26 academic year and may change in future cycles. Participating Institutions and Eligible Majors The Foundation restricts scholarships to students majoring in specific programs at named North Dakota colleges and universities. Below are each institution and the eligible curricula as published for the 2025–26 cycle. Use this list to confirm whether your major is included before applying. - Bismarck State College - Agribusiness - Agriculture Industry & Technology (Agronomy) - Agriculture, Technology, Food &

Natural

Resources -

Agriculture

Transfer - Dakota College at Bottineau - Agriculture Management &

Technology -

Agriculture

Transfer - Lake Region State College (Devils Lake) -

Agriculture -

Agriculture

Production

Management -

Precision

Agriculture - Dickinson State University - Agricultural Studies — Business/Marketing, Soil Science, General Agriculture - Agriculture Sales and Service — Agriculture Business Management, Production Agriculture,

Technology in

Agriculture -

Agriculture

Transfer - NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources (Fargo) - Agribusiness - Agricultural Economics - Agricultural Education - Agricultural Sciences - Biotechnology - Crop & Weed

Sciences -

Economics -

Food

Science -

Microbiology -

Agricultural

Technology - Mayville State University - Agribusiness (BS) - Valley City State University - Business Administration —

Agribusiness

Concentration - North Dakota State College of Science (Wahpeton) - Ag Business -

Precision

Agriculture

Technician -

Precision

Agronomy -

Agriculture

Transfer - Williston State College - Agribusiness Management - Agriculture Education & Extension - Agriculture Transfer Key takeaways - Scholarships are limited to the listed programs at the named institutions. - Check the exact program title at your campus—titles must match the published eligible curricula. - Contact your campus scholarship office if your major is similar but not listed. Grants for Instructional Aids (Williston State College) The program materials note availability of grants for instructional aids associated with the listed curricula at Williston State College. Historically, these grants have ranged from about $200 to $1,200 per project. These grants are distinct from student scholarships and are intended to support instructional materials or classroom projects; eligibility and application procedures are administered by the college or foundation. Key takeaways - Instructional-aid grants are separate from student scholarships. - Historically, grant awards have ranged from $200 to $1,200 per project. - Contact Williston State College or the foundation for application details and eligibility. Application Timeline The published announcement specifies awards for the 2025–26 academic year but does not list application deadlines or submission procedures. Applicants should check the North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation website and their campus scholarship office for the current application window and required materials. Start preparing at least several weeks in advance to assemble transcripts, program verification, recommendation letters, and any required essays or forms. Key takeaways - No application deadline is listed in the announcement; confirm dates with the foundation or your school. - Gather transcripts, major verification, and references early. - Check both foundation and campus scholarship webpages for forms and submission instructions. How to Apply / Contacting the Foundation The announcement does not include a direct application link or contact details. Prospective applicants should contact their campus scholarship or financial aid office first; those offices can provide program-specific application instructions and any campus nomination procedures. For final confirmation and foundation-specific requirements, reach out to the North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation (information typically available on the foundation’s website). Key takeaways - Begin with your campus scholarship or financial aid office for application steps. - Confirm foundation-specific requirements and submission methods via the foundation’s website. - Obtain and verify any documentation that proves your declared major before applying. History of the Award This announcement conveys the Foundation’s ongoing effort to support agricultural education in North Dakota through scholarships and instructional grants. While the notice focuses on the 2025–26 awards, the Foundation has a history of funding students and projects that strengthen the state’s agricultural workforce and training programs. For a detailed history, including founding dates, past award totals, and program evolution, contact the North Dakota Grain Dealers Educational Foundation directly or consult its published annual reports. Key takeaways - The awards are part of the Foundation’s continued support for agricultural education. - This notice addresses the 2025–26 awards specifically. - For a full history and archival details, request information from the Foundation.