The Central Dakota Human Resource Association awards two $500 scholarships each calendar year. The applications for the 2008 award are due December 31, 2008. The scholarships will be available for use during Spring Semester 2009 and will be "officially" presented to the winners at the February 2009 membership meeting.

Eligibility criteria:

The successful applicant must be at least a second semester sophomore enrolled in a business program at a college in the local area. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.

Application process:

1. Click here for the scholarship application form. Complete the application form and attach a copy of your transcript to verify your enrollment and current GPA.
2. Provide a list of all volunteer and community activities in which you have been involved in the past three years.
3. Write an essay addressing the statement, "How you do think human resources will impact your career?"
4. Send the application, transcript, and essay to:

Two scholarships of $500 are available through the Barnes County Corn and Soybean Plot organization for the 2008-2009 college year. The scholarships are for graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in college or vocational-technical school. Students must be enrolled in an agriculture related field. Qualifying schools include: Litchville-Marion-Montpelier, North Central of Barnes, Wimbledon-Courtney, Maple Valley and Valley City.

1. Students applying for a Barnes County Corn and Soybean Plot Scholarship must apply by June 2, 2008. All applications must be complete and must be submitted to the address provided.
2. A panel of evaluators will judge applications.
3. Award checks will be sent to the institution where the award winner is enrolled. Checks will be written in both the name of the award winner and the institution.

Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office Room 144 Schafer Hall.

As a Collegiate Partner of Scholarship America, you are receiving special notice of The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program, which helps students with a financial need pursue a higher education. Applications are accepted until May 31, 2008.

Students from low-income families can get additional financial assistance through this scholarship from The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae. The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship will supplement financial aid packages for low-income students by providing funds to cover financial need not met through typical financial aid channels including grants, work-study, loans and other scholarships.

The scholarship is part of The Sallie Mae Fund's initiative to improve access to higher education by targeting under-served populations with information, resources and scholarship dollars. Scholarship America, a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization, administers this scholarship.

• The scholarship will supplement the financial aid package - not substitute for aid - received from an institution.
• Scholarship awards, ranging from $1,000 to $3,800, will be made payable to the school on behalf of the student and are intended to supplement, rather than substitute for, aid received from an institution.

• Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident
• Demonstrate unmet financial need of more than $1,000 after the financial aid package has been determined
• Have a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less
• Be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll or a student already enrolled in a full-time* undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.

Applications for The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program and more information on the Sallie Mae Fund's initiative can be found at www.thesalliemaefund.org.

The Chamber Ag committee of the Valley City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the awarding of $500 scholarships for the 2008-09 college year. The scholarships are available for high school seniors and students enrolled in a 4-year, 2-year, or vocational-technical school.

Students eligible for these scholarships must have graduated from one of the following five schools in and around the Barnes county area. These schools include Maple Valley, North Central of Barnes, Wimbledon-Courtney, Litchville-Marion-Montpelier, and Valley City. Students must be enrolled in an agriculture related field to qualify for these scholarships.

Applications must be returned by May 19, 2008.

Application is available in the Financial Aid Office - Shafer Hall Room 144.

The Fund for Veterans Education will provide up to 3,500,000 in the 2008-2009 academic years to help meet the financial need of veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan or Iraq since September 11, 2001 and who are now enrolled in college or vocational-technical school. Applications are being accepted until June 15, 2008. Awards will be granted for the Fall 2008 term and may be renewed in subsequent years. Students may be enrolled part-time or full-time.

• Be veterans of any branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Coast Guard, National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves.
• Have served and been deployed for at least 60 days in Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001, or be veterans who were deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001, but did not meet the 60-day active service period as a result of a service-related injury or condition incurred while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq.
• Be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in an undergraduate program of study at any accredited two-year or four-year institution, public or private, including technical schools for the Fall 2008 term.
• Have applied for and accepted all federal, state and institutional need-based grants, and all available military educational benefits.

The Funds for Veterans Education is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America.

Applications are available at www.veteransfund.org or in the Financial Aid Office Schafer Hall.

Application deadline is June 15, 2008.
Any questions, please contact me at 507-931-0433.

• Health Professions Scholarship Program: Covers 100% of tuition - plus offers a monthly allowance of $1,605 to cover living expenses for up to four years. And on top of that: there's a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.*
• Health Services Collegiate Program: Provides anywhere from $143,000 to $240,000 total. That includes a monthly salary - plus a housing allowance for up to 48 months (exact amount depends upon school location).

A Navy Officer Recruiter will help your students choose the program that offers the greatest advantage.

• Pursue any one of dozens of specialties and subspecialties
• Avoid the typical malpractice fees, start-up costs and operating expenses
• Distinguish themselves as not only caregivers but as elite Navy Officers

• Caring for the brave men and women who serve our country
• Contributing to humanitarian missions around the globe
• Being at the forefront of advances in practice and research

To learn more about becoming a Navy Physician or a Navy Dentist, visit navy.com/healthcare or call 1-800-USA-NAVY.

The Fund for Veterans' Education will award up to $3.5 million in 2008-09 in undergraduate scholarships for veterans returning From Iraq and Afghanistan. Full-time and part-time students are eligible. Applications are available beginning April 1st for the fall 2008 term. The application deadline is June 15, 2008. The awards, which are renewable, are intended to cover financial need not met with need based grants and military education benefits.

The program is managed by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America.

For more information and application, visit http://www.veteransfund.org.

The North Dakota Women's Opportunity Scholarship Fund is intended to provide a means by which low-income women in North Dakota can pursue higher education in North Dakota Schools. The donation of Scholarship Funds was made with the specific intention of providing financial assistance to women who may not have access to support from other sources, thereby broadening their educational and career options, and providing a base for a more satisfying life both economically and intellectually.

• North Dakota female resident who plans to enroll in a college, university, or certification program in North Dakota and meets the financial guidelines established for 125% of poverty. If filed, a copy of a 2007 tax return must be attached. NOTE: Applicants slightly over these guidelines may be considered.
• Intend to enroll as full-time student (12 hours or college's requirements) in the fall 2008 term.
• Intend to enroll in a program leading to an undergraduate academic degree, or professional certification.
• Maintain the grade point average necessary to stay in the school or career program indicated.
• PICK up an application form from your college financial aid office or from your local Domestic Violence Center.
• Application forms may be requested from ND Council on Abused Women's Services, 418 East Rosser Ave #320, Bismarck, ND 58501-4046. If you have questions call (701) 255-6240 or 1-888-255-6240.
• Complete an application form in an accurate and timely manner.
• Priority will be given to FIRST TIME STUDENTS or CURRENT STUDENTS IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES which may prevent them from completing a pending degree or program. Reapplication is welcomed.
• Priority will be given to applicants who for whatever reason may not be eligible for sources of funding normally available to low income applicants.

Send your completed application by June 16, 2008 to: Scholarship Review Committee ND Council on Abused Women's Services (NDCAWS), 418 E. Rosser Ave #320, Bismarck, ND 58501-4046.

The Bismarck-Mandan Business and Professional Women's Club is offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving female student.

• Be a female at least 20 years of age or older.
• Physically reside within a 75-mile radius of the Bismarck-Mandan area during the scholarship year. Be enrolled at an institute of higher learning either in two or more classes during the fall semester of 2008 OR
• Have completed one class in each of the previous two semesters at an institute of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale OR
• Be enrolled for the session beginning in September 2008 or November 2008 at RD Hairstyling College or the Hair Academy OR
• Be enrolled in classes during the fall quarter (October 2008) at Rasmussen Business College (formerly known as Aaker's Business School).
• Provide the Scholarship Committee with (A) proof of enrollment, (B) copy of most recent college or high school transcript showing GPA, and (C) an official document showing theory and practical scores (for those attending hairstyling schools) before any funds will be disbursed.
• Preference may be given to the applicant who demonstrates financial need.

The application deadline is June 1, 2008. Applications postmarked after June 1, 2008, will not be considered. The winner will be invited to attend the Bismarck-Mandan Business and Professional Women's golf tournament banquet on July 24, 2008, at which time the winner's name will be formally announced.

Complete packet with requirements maybe pickup in the Financial Aid Office, Room 144, Schafer Hall.

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation is an educational, research, and charitable organization serving the metal forming and fabricating industry. Contributions to the FMA Foundation fund scholarships for training in the trades, and grants for manufacturing summer camps for youth and for conducting research relating to metal forming and fabrication technology in manufacturing.

Fewer young people are going into the trades or aspiring to be engineers. No doubt the shortage of welders and machine operators has had an impact on your job and the company that employs you. Where will the next generation of skilled workers come from?

Now, in addition to the $5,000 traditional scholarships we offer, the FMA Foundation is pleased to introduce 10 new $500 scholarships for training in welding, metal fabricating, or engineering at a trade school or college!

For more scholarship info go to: www.fma-foundation.org

The North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association is a non-profit trade association located in Bismarck. Their mission is to educate, lead, and support their members in providing quality service to their customers.

The applicant is eligible if they receive their water from a member rural water system or is the dependent of someone who receives their water from a member water system and is enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning approved by the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association (NDRWSA). Applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, gender, race, creed, or country of origin.

Completed applications for the Patrick Denne Memorial Scholarship must be received no later than December 31st. The recipient will be publicly recognized at the winter EXPO of the NDRWSA (usually held in February). The full amount of the scholarship will be paid in the spring of the year upon submittal of proof of registration.

The scholarship will provide a one-time $500 award to be used to defray the costs of tuition, books, room and board at an accredited institution of higher learning approved by the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association.

Applications available in the Financial Aid Office Schafer Hall Room 144.

The North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) is pleased to announce two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2008 to children or grandchildren of county employees and appointed or elected county officials. To qualify, students must have a parent or grandparent currently employed by a county or serving as an elected or appointed official of a county. The student must be age 17-22 at the time of the deadline, and enrolled to attend an accredited college or technical school in North Dakota.

A volunteer committee of academic leaders judges the applications based on a scoring system that emphasizes leadership potential and public service. Students are asked to write a brief essay on their personal academic and career goals and a second essay on the topic, "How young people can get involved in County Government."

The application deadline is June 6, 2008. Winners will be announced within 30 days of the deadline, and winners will be invited to accept their honor at the NDACo Annual Conference on October 13 in Bismarck.

The scholarship application is available from NDACo on the Web at www.ndaco.org, by contacting the NDACo office in Bismarck at 1-800-932-8730, by e-mail at ndaco@ndaco.org or Click Here to Print the Application.

The NDACo Scholarship Fund was started in partnership with Nationwide Retirement Solutions in 1998 and has grown with continued generous support from Nationwide and countless dedicated county employees who contribute to the fund every year.

For more information, contact Jeff Eslinger, Communications Director at (701) 328-7332 or jeff.eslinger@ndaco.org.

The Gabriel J. Brown Trust has lowered their borrowing rate to 3%. The trust has funds available and will accept applications until the funds have been depleted. For more information on eligibility, contact your financial aid office or by writing to:

Susan Lundberg, Trustee
Gabriel J. Brown Trust
112 Avenue E West
Bismarck, ND 58501

For more information, visit http://gabrieljbrowntrust.com/

The North Dakota Parents and Teachers Association offers two scholarships of $500 each to residents of North Dakota who have completed two or more years toward an education degree.

Scholarship applications available from the NDPTA Office 701-297-9168 or email ndptaoffic@aol.com.

The intent of the Indian Scholarship Program is to assist Native American students in obtaining a basic college education. To that end, priority in making awards will be given to undergraduate full-time students. In order to provide a reward as well as an incentive to students with high academic achievements, those applicants with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above, shall be given priority in funding. Grants may range from $700 to $2,000 depending on scholastic ability, funds available, total number of applicants, and financial need.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe and a resident of North Dakota. Residency for each student shall be determined by the institution that student is attending.
2. All applicants must have been accepted for admission at an institution of higher learning or state vocational education program within North Dakota.
3. Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time and may not have a grade point average below 2.00.
4. Students participating in internships, student teaching, teaching assistance, or cooperative education programs may be eligible for a scholarship award only if participation in that program is required for the degree and only if tuition must be paid for the credits earned.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING A COMPLETED APPLICATION IS JULY 15 OF THE CURRENT YEAR. LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The application is available online at http://www.ndus.nodak.edu/student and then select financial aid, or in the Financial Aid Office, Room 144 Schafer Hall.

The North Dakota Scholars Program, a merit-based scholarship, provides approximately 15-20 new freshmen scholarships to North Dakota's best and brightest high school graduates to encourage them to remain in North Dakota to obtain their post-secondary training.

To be eligible for consideration for a North Dakota Scholars Scholarship, a high school junior must take the ACT Assessment between October and June of their junior year and score in the upper five percentile of all North Dakota ACT test takers. The numeric sum of the English, Math, reading and science reasoning scores will be used as a second selection criteria. The numeric sum of a student's English and mathematics scores will be used as selection criteria if a tie-breaker is needed.

The North Dakota Scholars Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship for students attending North Dakota's public and tribal colleges and a tuition scholarship equal to NDSU/ UND's tuition for students attending North Dakota's private institutions.

The North Dakota Scholars Scholarship is renewable for up to three years provided the recipient maintains a cumulative 3.50 grade point average.

Persons interested in applying for the Scholars Scholarship or who may have any questions about the program are invited to email the Director of Financial Aid at peggy.wipf@ndus.nodak.edu or contact her by telephone at (701) 328-4114.

For more information about this excellent opportunity (application, registration, deadlines, scheduling, coursework, job opportunities, etc.), contact:

Dr. Gaylen Kapperman, Coordinator
Teaching and Learning - Programs in Vision
Faculty of Special Education

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-8453
Fax: (815) 753-8594
E-mail: gkapperman@niu.edu

In 1990, the Higher Education Resource Organization for Students (HEROS) was formed for the purpose of fostering cooperation and collaboration among tribal and state colleges and agencies dedicated to the goal of increasing the numbers of American Indian students graduating from institutions of higher education in North Dakota. HEROS promotes quality student support services, retention initiatives, diversity and cultural sensitivity, and advocacy for American Indian students' needs and issues.

HEROS Scholarships

• Four undergraduate student scholarships will be awarded to enrolled members of the North Dakota tribes (one for each North Dakota reservation)
• One current year high school graduate or GED graduate student scholarship will be awarded to an enrolled member of a North Dakota tribe
• One undergraduate student scholarship will be awarded to an enrolled member of a federal recognized tribe other than a North Dakota tribe
• One graduate student scholarship will be awarded to an enrolled member of one of the North Dakota tribes

• You must be enrolled as a full-time student in a North Dakota institution of higher education
• You must possess a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.00 or better
• You must be an enrolled member of a tribe or provide proof of Indian ancestry

Note: Prior HEROS Scholarship recipients are not eligible for future HEROS scholarships.

Click Here to Print Out the HEROS Scholarship Application Form

Sitting Bull College
Attention: Donna M. Seaboy
HEROS Scholarship Program
1341 - 92nd St.
Fort Yates, ND 58538

Billions of Dollars in Free Money for College Available to Next Fall's Students

The Sallie Mae Fund Offers Helpful Tips and $2 Million In Awards During Scholarship Application Season

RESTON, Va., Jan. 15, 2008 - The Sallie Mae Fund announced that its scholarship application season is now open and invites students attending college in the fall to apply for more than $2 million in scholarships it will award for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications, eligibility and deadline information are now available at www.salliemaefund.org.

The Institute for Higher Education Policy estimates that there are billions of dollars in college scholarships available each year. Awards can range from a few hundred dollars to a full ride for all four years, and best of all, they do not need to be repaid.

Kathleen deLaski, president of The Sallie Mae Fund, explains that these awards are not limited to the class valedictorian or star athletes. "Scholarships are awarded based on a number of factors-from your career goals to where your parents work to exceptional writing skills displayed in an essay contest," she said. "Searching for scholarships may take a little time and energy, but remember-it's free money."

The Sallie Mae Fund offers students tips for tapping into this free money for college:

• Apply for as many awards as you qualify for. Even small awards can be helpful in covering the cost of books.
• Pay close attention to deadlines. Missing a deadline is a sure way to become disqualified.
• Look for scholarships offered by a variety of sources, including companies, unions, foundations, community organizations, churches and more.
• Tell family, friends, teachers and others in your community that you are looking for scholarships. They may know something you do not.
• Understand the conditions of an award-such as maintaining a specific GPA or participating on an athletic team.
• Tap into free scholarship directories and searches offered by reputable educational organizations. Three such tools are available at www.salliemaefund.org, which provides a free searchable database of scholarships, as well as scholarships directories, especially for Latino and African-American students.
• Watch for scholarship scams. You should never have to pay for scholarship advice or information.
• If you receive a scholarship, be sure to write a thank-you note to the organization. You may want to reapply for the scholarship in the future so it is important to make a good impression.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, by 2016, colleges are expected to see a 45 percent growth in the number of Hispanic students enrolling and a 29 percent growth in the number of African-American students, many of whom will have greater financial need. To help meet this challenge, The Sallie Mae Fund provides scholarships through a number of its own programs that address a common barrier to higher education access: financial need. With deadlines ranging from Feb. 2 to May 31, these scholarships include:

• "American Dream" Scholarship Program: The American Dream program was developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund and offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need. (Deadline: April 15)
• "First in My Family" Scholarship Program: This program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. (Deadline: April 15)
• "Unmet Need" Scholarship Program: Open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000, Unmet Need scholarships provide a "last-dollar" resource when no other funds are available. (Deadline: May 31)
• Community College Transfer Scholarships: Offered in collaboration with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, this program provides last-dollar scholarships to Latino students transferring from a community college to an accredited higher education institution. (Deadline: Feb. 15)
• The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund: Created in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, this program provides scholarship dollars to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks. (Deadline: ongoing)
• "Writers of Passage" Scholarship: In partnership with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, this essay competition awards four students from a Historically Black College or University, or a predominantly black college, a $5,000 college scholarship and their school receives an additional $20,000 grant from The Sallie Mae Fund. (Deadline: Feb. 2)

• A free, comprehensive database of scholarships available at www.salliemaefund.org.
• Latino College Dollars, a directory of scholarships for Hispanic students, developed in partnership with the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute at the University of Southern California, available at www.latinocollegedollars.org.
• Black College Dollars, a directory of scholarships for African-American students, developed in partnership with BET Networks and the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education, available at www.blackcollegedollars.org.

For the 2007-2008 academic year, The Sallie Mae Fund awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 deserving students enrolled in colleges across the country. A record number of completed applications, more than 14,000, was submitted by college-bound students. For a complete listing of 2007-2008 scholarship recipients and the schools they attend and to access 2008-2009 scholarship application materials, visit www.salliemaefund.org.

The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae, achieves its mission-to increase access to a postsecondary education for America's students-by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, preparing families for their investment, and bridging the gap when no one else can. For more information, visit www.salliemaefund.org.

This Scholarship was established in 1998 as part of the 1997 Willard Grager Year of the Lineman Award given in honor of the CCEC linemen for their dedication and service to the Cooperative.

Cass County Electric Cooperative has designated $1000 in scholarship funds to be awarded each year to a student (or divided between two students) who intends to further their education by obtaining an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS). The following criteria has been established using information from Bismarck State College: the Associate in Applied Science Degree is a 4-semester program (2 years). An Electrical Line Worker Certificate (33 credits) can be earned in 9 months with the Associate in Applied Science degree in electrical line work requiring an additional 15 credits of general education courses. Cass County Electric Cooperative strongly urges the individual that is pursuing an electrical line worker certificate to obtain their AAS degree.

To apply for this scholarship you must reside within the boundaries of the Cass County Electric service territory. (Students: if your parents live within our boundaries you are eligible to apply. Map enclosed with scholarship packet).

For scholarship applications, or further information on the application process, please contact Jane at the Kindred Headquarters office at 701.356.4405. Applications can also be picked up at the Financial Aid Office, Schafer Hall Room 131.

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program, administered by the United Negro College Fund, will provide scholarships and fellowships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian-Pacific American students to attend the undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice. The United Negro College Fund gratefully acknowledges the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for its support of this initiative

Eligibility

Student must be majoring in one of the following curriculums:

Agribusiness Sales & Service, Agribusiness Management, or Agriculture Transfer at:

• Bismarck State College
• Dickinson State University
• Lake Region State College - Devils Lake
• North Dakota State School of Science - Wahpeton
• Williston State College

Agriculture Transfer at:

• MSU - Bottineau

College of Agriculture, NDSU Fargo in:

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Systems Management
• Crop & Weed Science, Soil Science, Food Science, Plant Protection

High school students may apply in the spring for scholarships, pending enrollment the next fall.

Student must have submitted completed Scholarship Application and three Reference Evaluations to SunPrairie Grain at P.O. Box 1947, Minot, ND 58702 by October 31 in school term for which aid is applied.

Major emphasis will be given to students planning careers in the grain marketing or agronomy industry.

Awards will not exceed $1000 per student per year. Students must reapply for awards in subsequent year(s).

• The scholarship program is established for the further educational advancement of aspiring Native American students with priority given to those of Sioux heritage.
• Scholarships are only offered to Sophomore, Junior and Seniors. You must have at least 24 credit hours or more to qualify for the scholarship.
• Scholarships are open to accredited post-high school training (four year, two year, and vocational institutions).
• Scholarships are for any approved course of study.
• Dakota Indian Foundation Scholarships will be limited to a maximum of $1,000.00 per school term/semester (summer sessions are ineligible) per student selected.
• Dakota Indian Foundation only funds Fall & Spring semesters.
• The Dakota Indian Foundation shall determine the number and amount of available scholarships.
• Recipients will be expected to find suitable employment for personal expenses.

• Applicant must be or have been graduated from an accredited high school, have a GED, or have post high school training credit.
• Student applicant must take 12 or more credit hours per semester, and pass 12 the credits with a minimum of 2.0 GPA per term that is funded by Dakota Indian Foundation.
• Students are required to complete a scholarship application, submit a copy of most recent official academic transcript, a copy of your tribal registration, a current photograph of yourself, and a recommendation, as well as a personal statement.
• Applicants may mail the applications or fax at (605) 234-5858. If applications are faxed, please send original in the mail.

• Each student applying for the scholarship will complete the application form. All information on the form will be considered confidential.
• The application form will consist of information dealing with the student's academic record in addition to financial information of the student and parents (if applicable). Each student will also be required to list any financial assistance already received for their education.
• Application deadlines are: August 1st for the Fall term/semester and January 15th for the Spring term/semester.

• Eligible applications will be reviewed by the Foundation Board of Trustees. Scholarship awards will be based on recommendations, demonstrated academic achievement, ability to complete selected programs, priority of selected programs, and availability of scholarship funding.
• All applicants will be notified by mail as to the outcome of their applications.
• If you have any questions, please call (605) 234-5472.
• Dakota Indian Foundation fax number is (605) 234-5858.

The District Scholarship is available to students enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program. The deadline is March 1, for the following fall term and deadline for National Scholarships is January 15, for following fall term, with the exception of RWMA, which is has an October 1 deadline.

AWS offers a number of programs. Descriptions of all programs offered may be downloaded from www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/

If have questions, or would like additional information, please feel free to contact 800-443-9353, extension 250, or email to nprado-pulido@aws.org.

Continuing our commitment to higher education
For nearly 40 years, USA Group has championed access to higher education for all students. Initially the program takes that commitment further by offering financial assistance to students who face economic need and who are US citizens and are either members of ethnic minority groups or have documented physical disabilities. The Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America (CSFA) will administer the program and select the scholarship recipients.

Creating opportunities for those in need
USA Group will award up to $10 million in scholarships over the next three to five years. In 2000, the scholarships will benefit approximately 600 to 700 high school seniors or currently enrolled college students. Scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 to $2,000 based on their documented financial need. The awards are renewable for up to three years, if students meet academic criteria.

Applicants from all 50 states are eligible for the program. Judges will give particular consideration to applicants from 15 areas - the nine states in which USA Funds is the designated guarantor of federal education loans and in another five states plus the District of Columbia, in which one-third or more of post-secondary students are members of ethnic minority groups.

For application information contact: http://www.usagroup.com/scholarship/scholarship.htm

Contact Leola at 701-258-5835 or E-mail ndnorsks@btigate.com

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education provides grants to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to resume studies due to changing demands in their lives. There must be a need for financial assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills.

The maximum one-time grant awarded to a student is $1500. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs and available funds. The money is intended as a grant-in-aid for expenses such as tuition, books, transportation, or childcare, necessary to reach the applicant's educational goal.

For a grant application and further information please contact: Mary Bormann at 701-258-8821.

Business and Professional Women/USA BPW/USA is a grassroots association with local organizations in every confessional district as well as the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. A not-for-profit, non-partisan, national organization, BPW/USA works to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through information, education and advocacy.

• Female 25 years of age or older
• Citizen of the United States
• Officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a US institution
• Graduating within 12 to 24 months from the date of grant
• Demonstrate critical need for financial assistance

To qualify, candidates must be:

• African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S
• full-time student at an accredited college, university, or community college
• high academic achievers in chemistry or science/li>
• able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA
• a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or in a chemically-related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology.

How to Apply:
Complete an application form, include the financial need document referred to as a SAR (Student Aid Report), and submit transcripts and required recommendations. Follow instructions on the application for mailing your completed documents. Remember that only complete application files will be considered by the Selection Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, annually.

You may obtain copies of the ASC application forms from the American Chemical Society Web Site at www.chemistry.org/scholars
To obtain other information, please call, toll free 1-800-227-5558 (ext. 6250) or by sending an email to scholars@asc.org. To answer more specific questions, Robert Hughes, Program Manager, is available at r_hughes@acs.org.