[{"title":"Alex Stern Family Foundation Scholarship Fund (2018)","url":"","special":"n","description":"This scholarship established by the Alex Stern Family Foundation is intended for freshmen or sophomores attending VCSU. Preference is given to students from the Cass (ND) and Clay (MN) counties. "},{"title":"Alpha Lambda Delta Textbook Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor organization that recognizes the achievements of first year students. VCSU's Alpha Lambda Delta texbook scholarships are awarded annually to the top three local applicants for the National ALD Trow Scholarship, available to active members of Alpha Lambda Delta during their active year of membership (the calendar year following induction).
\r\n"},{"title":"American Legion Edgar A. Fisher Post 60 Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Scholarships are available to veterans, spouses of veterans or children of a living or deceased veteran. "},{"title":"Ardean and Coke Aafedt Scholarship Fund (2019)","url":"","special":"n","description":"This Scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a major in Physical Education. The recipient must be a sophomore or above with a GPA of 2.75. Appropriate officials in the Office of Financial Aid at Valley City State University will select the recipient according to university procedures.
\r\n"},{"title":"Bank Forward Scholarships (2006)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Bank Forward has established five scholarships for freshman or transfer students with an ACT Composite of 18 or greater or Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater (freshman) or a 3.25 cumulative GPA or greater (transfers). At time of application to Valley City State University, students' home address must be in the Bank Forward trade area. This trade area consists of the communities in the following counties: Barnes, Foster, Eddy, Griggs and Stutsman."},{"title":"Bernard & Mae Evelyn Neumann Scholarship Fund (2017)","url":"","special":"n","description":"This scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior or senior enrolled at Valley City State University. The student is to be worthy, deserving, and show academic promise."},{"title":"Bernice I. Larson Scholarship (1998)","url":"","special":"n","description":"One scholarship awarded for deserving students showing financial need has been established by the estate of Bernice I. Larson.
\r\n"},{"title":"Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"A scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior. First preference will be given to a son or daughter of a Beta Sigma Phi member; second to a Barnes County resident; third to a relative of a Beta Sigma Phi member."},{"title":"Charlotte Van Houten Memorial Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Charlotte Van Houten, a long-time Valley City resident and VCSU alumna ('29), established a scholarship for students attending Valley City State University. The scholarship is available to freshman at two levels depending on ACT score or GPA. Students with a GPA of 3.5 and an ACT score of 25 are also eligible for a $2,500 scholarship that can be renewed for their sophomore year. "},{"title":"Classes of 1956-1964 Scholarship (2015)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The classes of 1956-1964 will provide an annual scholarship to an upper class student attending VCSU who is worthy, deserving, and shows promise of leadership. The recipient must show academic promise. Preference will be given to students sophomore and above.
\r\n"},{"title":"Common Reading Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"To be awarded each December to freshman for use during the following spring term. Recipients will be chosen based on student entries in an essay contest and performance project contest, based on the Common Reading for that particular year.
\r\n"},{"title":"Constance Strand Ostenson Memorial Scholarship (2017)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Incoming sophomore, junior or senior. No major or GPA requirement. No state residency or citizenship requirement. Candidate profile will be one or more of the following; special effort will be undertaken to identify applicants indicated by a \"*\" *Refugee\/asylee status or son\/daughter of refugee\/asylee
\r\n*Undocumented status
\r\n*1st generation immigrant or son\/daughter of recent immigrant *Emancipated foster youth
\r\n*Transfer student from a ND Tribal College
\r\n*International student
\r\nSingle parent with minor-age child(ren)
\r\n1st generation college student Office of Financial Aid aid will work with the Office of Student Affairs to select the recipient according to university procedures. "},{"title":"Don Lemnus Scholarship (2019)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a VCSU Student demonstrating financial need and showing academic promise in the field of education. Preference will be given to student athletes. The scholarship may be renewed."},{"title":"Doris (Schufletowski) '62 and Roger Lageson Scholarship Fund (2017)","url":"","special":null,"description":"The scholarship is to be awarded to a student majoring in Elementary Education. The student should show academic excellence, demonstrate financial need, have good moral character, and show a great love for young people and their education.
\r\n"},{"title":"Dr. Charles and June House Scholarship (1993)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The VCSU V-500 Board of Directors established an endowed scholarship in the name of Dr. Charles and June House. The annual scholarship is given in recognition of Dr. House for his 11 years of service as president of VCSU. Dr. House served as president from 1982 until he retired in 1993. The scholarship will be available to freshman students with eligibility criteria to follow the same standards set for other new student V-500 scholarships.
\r\n"},{"title":"Dr. Donald & Marjorie Meredith Family Scholarship and the Grace & Dr. C.J. Meredith Scholarship Endowment","url":"","special":"n","description":"A scholarship will be made to one recipient per year and is renewable for up to four years. Awards will be increased yearly as needed and as financially feasible in the judgment of the VCSU Foundation Board and the VCSU Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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\r\nRecipients must be high school seniors, accepted for admission to a major in mathematics or sciences at Valley City State University, have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and a minimum ACT score of 23, have demonstrated a strong interest and potential for intellectual growth in their field of study, and expect to earn a baccalaureate degree at Valley City State University. First preference is to residents of Barnes County, second preference is to residents of North Dakota, and third to residents of the three adjacent states. Recipients must be citizens of the United States of America.
\r\n"},{"title":"Drs. Floyd and Marlys Ann Knutson Boschee Endowed Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Students majoring in Math, English or Science Education are eligible for this scholarship. The scholarship recipient must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of North Dakota, South Dakota, or Montana, and admitted to the teacher education program. Appropriate officials in the Office of Financial Aid at Valley City State University will select the recipient according to university procedures.
\r\n"},{"title":"Edith Van Middlesworth Memorial Fund Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Approximately five annual scholarships are provided by Miss Edith Van Middlesworth, a former member of the college teaching staff. Qualifications are (1) must be matriculated when scholarships are awarded; (2) good scholarship; (3) special ability in any worthy field; and (4) financial need. "},{"title":"Ella Engstrom Scholarship (1985)","url":"","special":"n","description":"This scholarship is intended for upper-level students maintaining a 2.75 Grade Point Average or higher."},{"title":"Ellen-Earle Chaffee Scholarship (2008)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship has been established to recognize President Ellen-Earle Chaffee for her 15 years of extraordinary leadership, dedication, and commitment to Valley City State University. The scholarship will be awarded to freshman or transfer students based on academic achievement as demonstrated by grade point average and ACT composite scores.
\r\n"},{"title":"Esther Cannell Memorial Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Mona E. Cannell of Glen Ullin, ND, established a scholarship in memory of her sister, Esther Cannell. The scholarship will provide three scholarships for freshmen rural students in financial need. No specific area of study is required, but the student must show both promise as an individual and as a student. "},{"title":"Foss Family Memorial Scholarship","url":"https:\/\/onestop.vcsu.edu\/support\/solutions\/articles\/10000055829-special-application-scholarships","special":"y","description":"This scholarship is established in memory of PL Foss, Cal and Jerry Foss, lifetime Valley City residents, business owners, educator, legislator and strong VCSU supporters. Scholarship is presented to a sophomore, junior or senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa who participates in collegiate athletics and\/or music at VCSU. Recipient chosen by family."},{"title":"Frank and Hattie Heimes Memorial Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"A substantial scholarship fund has been established in honor of Frank and Hattie Heimes by their son, Donald L. Heimes of Minneapolis, MN. There will be eight annual scholarships available only to freshmen on a non-renewable basis. Qualifications of applicants: (1) high school graduate; (2) academic promise; (3) citizenship and character; and (4) North Dakota resident.
\r\n"},{"title":"Gretchen Winn Karnick Alumni Scholarship (1998)","url":"","special":"n","description":"A native of Jamestown, ND, Ms. Karnick earned a Standard Degree from Valley City State in 1929. In 1956 she completed a Bachelor's Degree majoring in Elementary Education with minors in Psychology and Home Economics. One scholarship will be awarded to a freshmen or transfer student. Eligibility depends upon your GPA or ACT\/SAT score.
\r\n"},{"title":"Helen Hansen Scholarship Fund","url":"","special":"n","description":"Helen Hansen served at Valley City State University as the Assistant Librarian from 1935 to 1961. Her trust provided for a scholarship fund to be administered by the University. Eligibility criteria include Cumulative GPA and need.
\r\n"},{"title":"Helen Movius Memorial Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Two annual scholarships are provided by the Helen Movius estate. Qualifications - women students in their junior or senior year, need, good moral character, worthwhile contributions to university life, and scholarship.
\r\n"},{"title":"Herman Stern Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"One general scholarship will be given to students to be used in helping defer their college expenses. "},{"title":"J.T. Von Treba Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Established by provision of the Last Will of the late J.T. Von Treba. The University has specified Cumulative GPA and need as the two primary criteria. One scholarship will be awarded annually.
\r\n"},{"title":"Jack and Jan Fuller Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"This scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior student who demonstrates academic promise, a graduate of a ND high school, and has maintained a 3.5 GPA. The scholarship may be re-awarded their senior year under the same criteria.
\r\n"},{"title":"Janet M. Berge Memorial Scholarship Fund (1995)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Mrs. Berge's daughters, Louanna Myles, Gail Miller, and Betsy Kolden all graduated from Valley City State University and they, together with their father, Torrey, established a memorial scholarship fund, proceeds of which are awarded to a student attending VCSU from Griggs County Central High School, Cooperstown, ND."},{"title":"Jeff and Teresa Nathan Scholarship (2018)","url":"","special":"n","description":"This scholarship will be awarded to an upperclassman majoring in Business Administration with a 3.0 GPA or higher. If there isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a business administration student eligible then second preference would be given to a Science major. Appropriate officials in the Office of Financial Aid at Valley City State University will select the recipient according to university procedures. "},{"title":"John and Margaret Wieland Memorial Scholarship (2008)","url":"","special":"n","description":"To an incoming freshmen or continuing student who demonstrated solid academic work with high GPA and who also participates in theatre production work. Preference given to a theatre student. If there is not a theatre student eligible than award to a Library or Communication Arts student."},{"title":"John P. Windish Jr. Memorial Scholarship (2002)","url":"","special":"n","description":"A scholarship will be awarded to an upper class student who demonstrates financial need and academic promise. The applicant must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 or higher. Preference will be given to junior or senior students from the Barnes County area. The scholarship was established by Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, a North Dakota Engineering firm with offices in Valley City, and the Windish family. John Windish was a lifelong resident of Barnes County, a man of integrity and high ethical standards, who worked for nearly 50 years with the Barnes County Highway Department"},{"title":"Ken and Linda Astrup Scholarship (2015)","url":"https:\/\/onestop.vcsu.edu\/support\/solutions\/articles\/10000055829-special-application-scholarships","special":"y","description":"A scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who is or was a cooperative employee or the child of a current cooperative employee. The student must be a resident of North Dakota and demonstrate academic promise. "},{"title":"Kunnandi Sophomore Scholarship (2014)","url":"","special":"n","description":"True to the meaning of the the old Norse\/Viking work Kunnandi, this scholarship honors accomplishments and knowledge earned at Valley City State University. To be eligible, students must be a continuing VCSU student in any declared major, have a 3.5 cumulative GPA, have attained or will attain sophomore standing by the upcoming fall semester, have been involved in extra-curricular activities or student organizations, and be a North Dakota resident.
\r\n"},{"title":"Larry \"Buck\" Grooters Scholarship Fund","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a student athlete majoring in education.\u00c2\u00a0 Preference will be given to an applicant who is involved in varsity basketball, track or cross country.\u00c2\u00a0 The applicant must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.\u00c2\u00a0 The scholarship may be renewed.
\r\n"},{"title":"Larry Wicks Student Senate Scholarship (2017)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The student elected to serve as Student Senate President ) or the equivalent body). The Student Senate President must be a student in good standing at VCSU.
\r\n"},{"title":"Laurie J. Holden Memorial Scholarship (1998)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship shall be awarded to an upper level student attending Valley City State University. The amount of the award shall be 5% of the account value on December 31st of each academic year. The Director of Financial Aid shall award the scholarship. Ms. Holden was a 1979 graduate of Valley City State University. She later served as Admissions Counselor and as a part time instructor in the Division of Business.
\r\n"},{"title":"Lillian Ford Moffat Memorial Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"A substantial scholarship fund has been established in memory of Lillian Ford Moffat by her husband, Alex R. Moffat of Puyallup, Washington. The two annual scholarships will be available to freshmen on a non-renewable basis. Qualifications of applicants: (1) high school graduate or equivalent; (2) academic promise; (3) citizenship and character; (4) desire to enter the field of liberal arts.
\r\n"},{"title":"Linda and Lynn Holcomb Scholarship Fund (2018)","url":"","special":"n","description":"This scholarship will be awarded annually to students majoring in Elementary Education and have been admitted into the Teacher Education program at VCSU.\u00c2\u00a0 Preference will be given to students minoring in early childhood. Appropriate officials in the Office of Financial Aid at Valley City State University will select the recipient according to university procedures. "},{"title":"McCready Scholars Endowment (2004)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Dr. Richard and Ardis (Severson) McCready established the McCready Scholars Endowment. The endowment will provide scholarships for outstanding students. Each McCready Scholar will receive full funding for tuition, fees and books. The scholarship will be re-awarded annually for a maximum of four years to support Scholars who maintain a 3.5 grade point average and make yearly progress toward their degree. Students in any academic discipline may qualify as McCready Scholars. "},{"title":"North Dakota Fire Chiefs Association Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"The North Dakota Fire Chiefs Association and the Publisher of the North Dakota Fire Chiefs Magazine have extended Valley City State University a scholarship. This scholarship is awarded every four years. Students will be notified when the scholarship is available. The criteria of the scholarship are that the student's father be an active fireman in the state of North Dakota, volunteer, or full-time. The applicant may also be the dependent of a deceased fireman. The applicant must also have a grade point average of 2.5 or better at Valley City State University. More information can be obtained by contacting any local Fire Chief. The regular Valley City scholarship application can be used in making application for the scholarship.
\r\n"},{"title":"Nyle & Arlene Burchill Scholarship (2014)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship fund will provide an annual scholarship to a freshman student attending VCSU. The recipient must show academic promise, have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need.
\r\n"},{"title":"Orlys Holm Memorial Scholarship (1998)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Mr. Walt Holm and family have established a $200 scholarship in memory of Orlys Holm. The scholarship will be awarded annually to either a student with a GED Certificate or a non-traditional student continuing their education at Valley City State University.
\r\n"},{"title":"Percy G. Willson Scholarship(1991)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Established with proceeds from the estate of Percy G. Willson. Mr. Willson was born in Leal, ND and was always interested in helping young people. Two scholarships will be awarded with preference given to rural Barnes County residents. Eligibility depends on your GPA or ACT\/SAT score.
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\r\n"},{"title":"R. B. Saar and Florence M. Saar Scholarship (1993)","url":"","special":"n","description":"One scholarship was established by the estate of Florence M. Saar, a long time resident of Barnes County. First preference will be awarded to a North Central graduate, Rogers, ND; and second preference will go to a Barnes County resident.
\r\n"},{"title":"Raymond J. Brooks & Audrey Mae Brush Brooks Scholarship (2007)","url":"","special":"n","description":"This fund will award one scholarship annually to a student regularly enrolled or planning to enroll at Valley City State University. The student is to be worthy, deserving, and shows promise of leadership and academic ability. Preference will be given to students who are a graduate of Walhalla High School."},{"title":"Sandness Family Library Scholarship (2019)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship will be awarded to an upper class student or graduate student in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.30 and financial need. Preference will be given to an upper class student seeking a library media and information science minor or a graduate student seeking a Master Degree in Education with a concentration in library and information technologies. Appropriate officials in the Office of Financial Aid at Valley City State University will select the recipient according to university procedures. Will be awarded beginning the 2020-2021 school year."},{"title":"Smith-Moug Memorial Scholarship (2001)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Mrs. Gale Moug has established two memorial scholarships in memory of Mrs. Moug's parents. Mr. & Mrs. Jake & Helen Smith (Mrs. Smith was a 1923 graduate of VCSU) and her husband Gale Moug (a 1958 graduate). These scholarships will be available annually to students attending VCSU.
\r\n"},{"title":"Stephanie Dockter Memorial Scholarship (2005)","url":"","special":"n","description":"A scholarship in memory of Stephanie Marie Dockter has been established by her father, Stephen Dockter, class of 1972. Preference will be given to children of the 581 postal employees and graduates of either Streeter-Gackle, ND, or Barnesville, MN, high schools. In the event that there are no candidates from these respective high schools, the scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of Valley City State University. The scholarship may be renewed for more than one year, and shall be awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial need. "},{"title":"Steven Welken Scholarship","url":"https:\/\/onestop.vcsu.edu\/support\/solutions\/articles\/10000055829-special-application-scholarships","special":"y","description":"The scholarship will be awarded annually to any full time student in their junior or senior year, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who is majoring in the area of Business, Education, or STEM.\u00c2\u00a0 The student must demonstrate leadership either on campus or in their community.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Recipient must be a student of good character with potential to excel.\u00c2\u00a0 The scholarship recipient is eligible for renewal."},{"title":"Stuart W. Higginbotham Scholarship (2018)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship will be awarded annually to a full time student in their junior year who is majoring in the areas of Business Management and Art.\u00c2\u00a0 The students must demonstrate leadership either on campus or in their community. "},{"title":"Tisa and Bill Mason Scholarship Fund (2018)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The intent of this scholarship is to leverage the enrollment of students who have the least access to scholarships. As the college student profile and scholarship gifts will shift throughout the years, the award shall be determined annually by the Vice President for Student Affairs. In setting the annual criteria, academic performance shall be set. "},{"title":"Tom Trousdale Scholarship (2000)","url":"","special":"n","description":"Tom Trousdale of Bismarck, ND and a 1971 alumnus of Valley City State has established a scholarship intended for upperclassmen. The recipient must carry a minimum of a 3.00 GPA, be a full-time student and take a personal interest in helping others develop their full potential. Trousdale graduated in 1971 with a history major and a minor in speech. Since graduation, Trousdale taught school in Mandan and Hettinger, ND, prior to joining Capital Electric in Bismarck in 1978 as a Public Relations\/Energy Advisor specialist. He retired in 1988 and spends his time as a freelance writer and photographer for a number of different entities.
\r\n"},{"title":"Valley City Lions Club Memorial Scholarship (1994)","url":"","special":"n","description":"One scholarship was established in memory of past Valley City Lions Club members whose lives were dedicated to serving their community and fellow man. The scholarship is available to upper-level students who are residents of Barnes County and take a personal interest in their community."},{"title":"Valley City State Sodexho Meal Plan Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Applicants must show a demonstrated level of service and\/or involvement in the VCSU community.
\r\n"},{"title":"Vangstad Special Scholarship (1992)","url":"","special":"y","description":"Established by an endowment gift of $10,000 from Lena and Thilda Vangstad, who served the University as faculty members for a period spanning four decades. Upon their retirement in 1971, the Vangstad Auditorium was named in their honor. The scholarship is intended to assist academically promising students who have special or emergency financial needs. Special or emergency financial needs refers to financial assistance, which cannot be met using standard financial aid procedures. There is no application deadline date and application can be made at any time throughout the academic year. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office."},{"title":"VCSU Alumni Upper-Level Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"The scholarship is intended for an upper-level student maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher. The recipient must show academic promise. "},{"title":"Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2764 Scholarship","url":"","special":"n","description":"Established in 1991 by VFW Post 2764 of Valley City, approximately two awards will be available each year. Preference will be given to veterans and their families.
\r\n"},{"title":"Wilhelmenia Erickson (1999)","url":"","special":"n","description":"The estate of Wilhelmenia Erickson provides for scholarships to be awarded to deserving students attending VCSU.
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