2024-2025 Scholarship List
****Make sure to be checking the college websites for scholarships they have to offer. Some colleges have separate scholarship applications that need to be filled out for students to be considered eligible.
Janell Ness Scholarship
Eligibility: Individuals 17 or above going into Special Education, Social Work or a similar Human Service field, resident of or attending a school in Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele or Traill county
Application: Available in Mrs. Zahrbock's office or emailed out to all seniors
Amount: Awards range from $500 - $2,000
Deadline: March 31, 2025
NDAMP Scholarship
Eligibility: Pursuing an Ag related field
Application: https://ndamp.org/scholarship/
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2025
American Bank and Trust Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be graduating high school in 2024, attending a SD, ND, or MN university, vocational school, or community college in the fall of 2025 on a full-time basis
Application: https://www.abt.bank/abt-gives-back/scholarships-for-high-school-seniors/
Amount: Up to 24 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Lowry Engineering Scholarship
Eligibility: Students must be currently enrolled (or enrolled to attend) the School of Civil Engineering at NDSU, UND, or the University of Mary-Bismarck. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Application: https://www.lowryeng.com/2025_Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
Eligibility: Senior planning to pursue post-secondary education next school year
Application: https://public.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?action=userLogin
Amount: Awards vary
Deadline: April 5, 2025
Cass County Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship
Eligibility: Students must be planning to attend an accredited North Dakota institution (can include 2-year technical colleges or ND Registered Apprenticeship programs), in addition to a parent or grandparent being a policy holder of Cass County Mutual Insurance Company.
Application: https://www.casscountymutual.com/services.php
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15, 2025
Lisbon Education Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be considered in good standing through Lisbon Public Schools. Students must fill out the online form to be considered. The top two applicants will be notified at the Lisbon High School Awards Ceremony in the spring.
Application: LEA Scholarship Application
Amount: $300
Deadline: April 17, 2025
BCCF Johnson Family Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Students should be passionate about pursuing a career in oncology and will be working towards a degree through a Bismarck college.
Application: https://www.bismarckcancercenter.com/education-and-outreach/scholarship/
Amount: $1,200
Deadline: April 18, 2025
Lynn Mennis Scholarship
Eligibility: Students must be continuing their education in a construction related field such as construction management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or commercial welding
Application: Available in Mrs. Zahrbock's office or emailed out to all seniors
Amount: Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded
Deadline: April 18, 2025
AGC of North Dakota Scholarships
Eligibility: Applicants must be continuing their education at a North Dakota college and major in a construction related program of study. Schools included in this scholarship include NDSU, University of Mary, MSUM, BSC, and NDSCS.
Application: https://www.agcnd.org/scholarship
Amount: $750-$1,500 (dependent on 2-year vs. 4-year program)
Deadline: April 23, 2025
Sanford Health Network Scholarship
Eligibility: Applicants must an affiliation with a participating Sanford Network facility (employee, relative of an employee, community resident, patient, etc.), proof of enrollment in a healthcare program, and must submit an unofficial transcript of 3.0 or higher, scholarship essay, and one letter of recommendation.
Application: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/07ba0223fca641d89e4e87a2cfa7f98e
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 23, 2025
Rondo's Opus Music and Mental Health Scholarship
Eligibility: Lisbon High School senior pursuing a music and/or mental health field of study
Application: Available in Mrs. Zahrbock's office or emailed out to all seniors
Amount: Undisclosed
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Search Engines and Scholarship Programs
Scholar Snapp – A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information – including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. – from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
Fastweb – Create a profile and let Fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
Reagan Foundation Scholarships – Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.