| Name |
Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native American Students |
| Number of Awards |
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| Award Value |
$500 |
| Award Type |
Merit-Based Scholarship |
| Accept Applications |
Until February 15 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
Application |
| Contact |
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 East Capitol Ave
Suite 200
Pierre,
South Dakota
57501
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| Phone |
(605)773-3455 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
info@ris.sdbor.edu |
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Background:
The Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native American students was established by the family of Ardell Bjugstad of Rapid City. Bjugstad, who died in 1990, was a range scientist with the U.S. Forest Service for 20 years, an adjunct professor with South Dakota State University, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Oglala Lakota College. He was a strong advocate for young American Indians working to educate themselves and he also worked closely with Oglala Lakota College in mentoring Native American students into the U.S. Forest Service.
This scholarship endowment provides support for freshman Native American students who are pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences or a natural resources degree at any postsecondary institution. The $500 scholarship will be allocated to the institution for distribution to the student in two installments of $250 during the fall and spring semesters.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this award, an applicant must be:
* A high school senior who has demonstrated academic achievement
* An enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota
* A resident of South Dakota or North Dakota
* Planning to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources or a related field