Scholarships
Applications must be received by March 15th for priority consideration. Applications received after March 15th will be considered on May 1st. Applications received after May 1st will be considered on June 15th.
Foundation Scholarships
New Student Scholarship
Scholarship funds are generated by contributions made to the Dakota College at Bottineau Foundation from alumni, individuals, families, businesses and organizations. There are many different scholarships available to qualify for, including: wildlife, medical fields, agriculture related fields and biology or science related fields. You will be matched up with the appropriate scholarship if you are granted an award. Amounts vary depending on qualifications, ranging from $1,000-$2,500. The criteria to be eligible for this scholarship include:
- Good Academic Performance
- Financial Need
- Must be admitted as a full time student on DCB campus
Alumni Scholarships
Returning Students Scholarship
Scholarship funds are generated by contributions made to the Dakota College at Bottineau Foundation from alumni, individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Amounts vary depending on qualifications, ranging from $500-$1,000. The criteria to be eligible for this scholarship include:
- Must be a second year or returning student to DCB
- Good academic performance
- Financial Need
- Must be admitted as a full time student on DCB campus
Direct Scholarships
Berge Scholarship
The Berge Scholarship was established in 1991 by funds received through the Berge Foundation from the Ruth and Vern Berge Estate. Vern, a Souris area farmer and Bottineau County Commissioner, and his wife, Ruth, a former school teacher, were always interested in education. They wanted to make it possible for every Bottineau county student to have the opportunity to attend college. Amounts vary from year to year depending on funds available. The criteria to be eligible for this scholarship include:
- Must be a Bottineau County Resident
- Must be admitted as a full time student on DCB campus
Blaine & Dorothy Diane (Spence) Culbertson Memorial Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is generated by contributions made to the Dakota College at Bottineau Foundation from family and friends of Dorothy Diane (Spence) Culbertson for the purpose of funding financial awards to students. This scholarship is determined by a family member. One scholarship is available per academic year with amounts varying, depending on funds available, ranging from $500-$1,000. The criteria to be eligible for this scholarship include:
- Must be pursuing a nursing degree
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or better
- Must be admitted as a full time student on DCB Campus
Donald O. Koehmstedt St. Andrews Nursing Scholarship
The Koehmstedt Scholarship was established in 2016 by funds donated from St. Andrews Heath Center from the Donald O. Koehmstedt Estate. The purpose of the scholarship is to award financial aid to a nursing student and in return the awarded student will work at St. Andrews Health Center for up to 4 years as a practical nurse or an associate nurse.
The qualifications are as follows:
- Must be enrolled in the nursing program as a full-time student
- Must work at St. Andrews Health Center following graduation for 1 year per $5,000 of financial assistance
- Must maintain a grade point average of 2.75 or better
- Must complete 1st semester in LPN program before eligibility
- Eligible for $5,000/semester with a $20,000 maximum over the span of 3 years
- Must complete the application form every academic school year
Elmer C. Lindberg Healthcare Scholarship
Elmer's wife Bernice, was a patient at the Good Samaritan Home and the St. Andrews Hospital in Bottineau for several years before she passed. Elmer witnessed the excellent care she received from the nursing staff at both institutions, and as a result donated funds to be used for healthcare scholarships. After his death in 1997, additional funds were endowed to the DCB Foundation. The scholarship recipients are determined by a committee. There is a short interview process that takes place. Amounts vary depending on funds available and qualifications, ranging from $1,000-$2,000. The criteria to be eligible for this scholarship include:
- Must be pursuing a nursing degree
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or better
- Must be admitted as a full time student on DCB Campus
Otter Tail Scholarship
This scholarship is generated by contributions made to the Dakota College at Bottineau Foundation from Otter Tail Power Company for the purpose of funding financial awards to students. One scholarship for the amount of $1,000 is available per academic year. The criteria to be eligible for this scholarship include:
- Must be registered in the Environmental Technology Program
- Must be admitted as a full time student on DCB campus
Pheasants Forever Supporting Partners Scholarship
This scholarship is generated by contributions made to the Dakota College at Bottineau Foundation from the Bottineau County Chapter of Pheasants Forever for the purpose of funding financial awards to students that are enrolled in the Wildlife Program. Scholarship recipients are required to enroll as a full-time student, which is defined as 12 or more credit hours per semester, and be registered in the Wildlife Program. Students must be in their second year in the program. Recipients of this scholarship are also asked to attend the Pheasants Forever Banquet in October.
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