The Community Foundation, together with our passionate community partners, is proud to offer scholarships to students who show promise and commitment to their own education. Current scholarships are available for students who are planning to enroll in a higher education program.

​If you are interested in establishing your own scholarship, please contact the Foundation staff to get started today!

Grand Forks Republican Women Scholarship Program

​The Grand Forks Republic Women Young Leader Scholarship is awarded annually to one student who demonstrates a history of leadership, volunteerism, good school citizenship, a strong work ethic, and who has put forth their best effort academically.

This scholarship is open to qualified students who plan to enroll or are enrolled in any college, university, or trade school in the United States for the Fall of 2026. Preference may be given to female applicants.

How to Apply: Email the following materials to the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region at [email protected] on or before the deadline.

• Completed Application Form
• Typed 500-word typed essay that answers the following question: “As a leader, what are your highest values?” 
• A resume including school and extra-curricular activities, community involvement, volunteerism, and special interests
• A copy of your most current high school transcript, demonstrating a GPA greater than 2.5
• A recommendation letter from a non-relative that highlights your leadership, volunteerism, or extra-curricular involvement

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Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2026​
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Muir Spengler Scholarship Program

The Muir Spengler Scholarship Fund was established at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region in 2021 by Verne and Catherine Spengler. Each year, the Fund provides 1-2 educational scholarships for graduating high school students at Midway Public School. Preference may be given to students with financial need who are planning to pursue a higher education degree in a field related to agriculture or technical education.

How to Apply: Contact the Midway Public School Counselor’s Office for an application and the deadline.

Amount: $500
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Muriel and Svend Andersen Larimore Scholarship Program

The Muriel and Svend Andersen Larimore Scholarship Fund was established by Muriel Andersen, an elementary teacher in Larimore, North Dakota, to encourage potential elementary and high school teachers to enroll at a college or university with the intention of becoming a teacher. Each year, the Fund provides between two and four educational scholarships for graduating high school students at Larimore High School. Preference may be given to a student who is planning to pursue a degree in education.

How to Apply: Contact the Larimore High School office for an application and the deadline.

Amount: $1,250 - $3,000

GGFSO College Support Scholarship Program

​The GGFSO College Support Scholarship is awarded annually to a minimum of one student, up to 4 students, who demonstrate a love of music performance, musical aptitude in violin or viola performance, and intends to pursue music after graduation in either a professional or volunteer setting. This Scholarship is intended to assist students in their pursuit of music education, hone their talents, and set them up for a lifetime of passion and success.

Applicants must intend to enroll full-time at the University of North Dakota (UND) for the 2026–2027 academic year and be either an undergraduate or graduate music student specializing in violin or viola performance. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and may be either domestic or international. While the scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, preference may be given to undergraduates.  

Acceptance of this scholarship requires the recipient to comply with all GGFSO requirements, including adherence to the GGFSO Musician Handbook. The recipient is expected to participate in all GGFSO concerts, special events, and rehearsals during the 2026–2027 season, except in cases of extenuating circumstances such as illness or injury. The recipient must enroll in a required course at the University of North Dakota to receive GGFSO performance credit. International recipients are responsible for securing and maintaining appropriate visa status or sponsorship to meet UND enrollment requirements.

How to Apply: Email the following materials to the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region at [email protected] on or before the deadline.

• Completed Application Form
• Typed 500-Word Essay
• A YouTube link with required solo and excerpts
• A resume including school and extra-curricular activities, music involvement, volunteerism, and special interests
• A copy of your most recent transcript (pdf), demonstrating a GPA greater than 2.5
• A recommendation letter from a non-relative that highlights your music excellence through performance, volunteerism, or extra-curricular involvement in music activities

 
Award Amount: $4,000–$10,000, payable in two equal installments (one per semester), contingent upon verification of enrollment. All scholarship payments are issued directly to the educational institution and applied to the student’s account.
Application Window: March 15 – April 4, 2026 ​
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