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!
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 2025. 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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2025
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 2025. 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
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2025
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: $500-700
How to Apply: Contact the Midway Public School Counselor’s Office for an application and the deadline.
Amount: $500-700
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
How to Apply: Contact the Larimore High School office for an application and the deadline.
Amount: $1,250 - $3,000
