Agribusiness and Applied Economics Scholarships
The Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics annually awards approximately $100,000 to students in Agribusiness and Applied Economics who demonstrate initiative and scholastic achievement. All Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics majors are encouraged to check specific scholarship application criteria regardless of grade point average since several scholarships are awarded on a geographical basis, on a need basis only, or other specific qualifications. Recipients of departmental scholarships are selected by the Agribusiness and Applied Economics Scholarship Committee.
To complete the online scholarship application, please use the following link https://www.ndsu.edu/onestop/finaid/scholarships/ and click on the "apply now" button. Sign in using your blackboard credentials. Click on "complete your general application" at the top of the page.
In order to see information on scholarships specific to the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources or your department, use the show filters button.
For general information, you can refer to the Online Scholarship Application Video Instructions found on the scholarship home page.
There are External Scholarship Opportunities administered outside of NDSU that are listed on the scholarship home page. These are scholarships that have separate application procedures. Follow instructions that are specific to these scholarships. They may also have their own deadlines.
Be sure to observe the criteria and deadline for each scholarship. It is the student's responsibility to submit the application and respond to all additional information requested.
Scholarships are also available to high school seniors and transfer students who plan to major in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness. Applications may be completed at https://www.ndsu.edu/admission/scholarships/.
Loans, grants, and general scholarships are available through the University Financial Aid Office. There are also a number of scholarships awarded each year to students enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources. Application for College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources scholarships is done by completing the NDSU General Scholarship form. By listing the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources and their major on this form, students are automatically eligible for all College general scholarships. For more information and a listing of scholarships available through the College, see College of Ag Scholarship Program.
Several scholarships are also available from organizations outside the Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department. These scholarships must be applied for separately from Agribusiness and Applied Economics Departmental Scholarships and many have application due dates which differ from the Departmental due date. Recipients of these other scholarships are selected by the individual organizations.
Questions concerning scholarships may be directed to Jennifer Carney, Barry Hall 550, or the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics.
| AgCountry Farm Credit Services Center for Risk and Trade | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics pursuing an agricultural degree that utilizes course work from the Center for Risk and Trade. |
| AgriBank Farm Credit Center for Risk and Trade | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics pursuing an agricultural degree that utilizes course work from the Center for Risk and Trade. |
| Blake Miller Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics majoring in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics, sophomore level or greater, 3.0 gpa or above, financial need, and strong leadership skills. |
| Clifford and Ruth Altermatt Graduate Student | Available to a full time student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics in the Master's Degree program. Preference shall be given to students displaying financial need from the states of North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa. |
| CoBank/Ryan Mayer Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Junior or senior standing with a minimum 3.0 gpa, with preference given to active members of the Newman Center and/or member of Farmhouse Fraternity. |
| Cole R. Gustafson Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics with preference to students pursuing work or research for-credit focused on bio-energy or bio-productsion, renewable energy, or other emerging technologies that offer new opportunities for the agriculture industry and rural communitie; students who have completd a for-credit internship within the past 6 months will also be considered. |
| Delmer Helgeson Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Strong consideration will be given to student(s) with a ND agricultural background and demonstrating need for financial assistance. |
| Donald Senechal Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics, must have 3.0 gpa or greater, first preference is to a resident of McHenry County, ND and second preference is to a resident of N.D. |
| Dr. Donald and Carol Scott Memorial | Available to an incoming freshman student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who demonstrates a present and future interest in agricultural economics, scholarship, and leadership. |
| Dr. Donald and Joanne Anderson Graduate Scholarship | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics during the time of disbursement, a U.S. citizen. May be awarded to recruit both incoming graduate students at either the masters or doctorate degree level. Donors prefer the award be used to augment existing graduate assistanship awards provided by the Department. |
| Emil Gregory Family | Available to a properly enrolled full time student in good standing at NDSU during time of actual disbursement with a declared major offered by the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. The recipient shall have attained the rank of sophomore or greater, 3.0 gpa, a resident of ND for 5 or more years, and shall have been an employee for one of the ND Cooperatives for at least 3 months prior to applying for this scholarshp. Need not be a current cooperative employee. |
| Farm Credit Services, Lloyd K. Well Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Must be a sophomore with an interest in agricultural finance. A resident of ND or ND farm family; min. 2.5 gpa. |
| Fred R. and Hildegard M. Taylor Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics majoring in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics, sophomore, junior, or first semester senior with minimum 3.0 gpa and participates in an NDSU student organization and/or community event or organization. Alternates every other year with HDFS majors. |
| G. Leonard and Pam Dalsted Memorial | Available to a properly enrolled student in good standing at NDSU during time of actual disbursement with a declared major offered by the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. The recipient must be a resident of N.D. |
| Harold H. and Doris E. Berg Economics Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics pursuing an Economics degree with junior standing, 3.0 gpa or above, preference to students interested in credit/financial management. |
| Jim & Gwen Howe | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who participates in programs associated with risk and trade, junior, senior, or graduate students are eligible; preference to North Dakota students. |
| Jim and Jody Hauge | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU during the time of disbursement who demonstrates a financial need and desire for a career in production agriculture. Must be a sophomore at time application in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics to be used in their junior year, at least 2.5 gpa and interest in community activities. |
| Joe Peltier Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics pursuing a degree that utilizes course work from the Center for Risk and Trade, junior level, graduate students are eligible, and preference to North Dakota students. |
| John Lee Coulter | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who is a freshman pursuing a degree in agribusiness or agricultural economics. |
| L.D. Loftsgaard | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who is pursuing a degree in agribusiness or agricultural economics. |
| Lester Erickson and H.W. Herbison Memorial | Available to students properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics majoring in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics based on financial need. |
| ND Farm Credit Services | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who is a junior interested in agricultural finance. |
| ND Wheat Commission | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who is a junior or senior with an interest in grain marketing, 3.0 gpa or higher. |
| Perry V. Hemphill Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who is a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in agricultural economics or agribusiness. Consideration will be given based on scholarship, leadership, student involvement and financial need. |
| Peter A. and Kathleen H. Nygaard Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics pursuing a degree that utilizes course work from the Center for Risk and Trade, junior level or above, graduate students are eligible. Preference given to students from Western N.D., specifically McKenzie and Williams Counties. |
| Randy and Becky Kraft | Available to a student properly enrolled and a sophomores at the time of disbursement majoring in agriculture economics or agribusiness with 3.0 or higher gpa. |
| Rex Warfield Cox | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Open to all freshman, sophomore, junior, first semester seniors, and first year graduate students. Consideration will be given to student character, idealism, dependability, and compassion in dealing with fellow students and others. |
| Richard Crockett Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics majoring in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics with preference given to North Dakota native. |
| Roland W. Currie and Leona M. Currie Endowment Schlolarship. | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Open to juniors and seniors majoring in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness. Preference given to students pursuing a Masters of Economics or Business Administration degree. Preference will be given on preceding criteria and those who meet who need financial assistance to remain in school; and/or are married. |
| Steve and Jeanette Reimers Memorial Agricultural | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics demonstrating academic excellence and pursuing an Agribusiness and/or Agricultural Economics degree. |
| Theodore S. Thorfinnson | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Junior academic level and interested in farm production. |
| Thor and Doris Hertsgaard | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics. Must be an incoming freshman intending to major in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness and have demonstrated superior academic excellence. |
| Vernon C. Lee Memorial | Available to a student properly enrolled at NDSU and the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics who demonstrates personal integrity, high moral character, leadership ability, enthusiasm for agriculture as a profession, good scholarship, affable personality and evidence of pride in the Midwest. The award will be distributed between (1) Freshman, (1) Sophomore, and (1) Junior majoring in Agribusiness/or Agricultural Economics. |
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