Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship

Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program is for Native American High School Seniors who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota. It is preferred that the student be a high school senior planning to earn a degree in agriculture or natural resources or a related field, though other majors would be accepted. Students can apply using the SD Board of Regents’ Scholarship Application Portal.

 

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be Native American High School Seniors who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe whose reservation is located in South Dakota or North Dakota.
  • Eligible majors/fields: Agriculture or natural resources or related field (preferred)

Applicable Institutions:

  • ANY technical college or university

Questions:

  • Kerri Richards at 605-773-3455 or kerri.richards@sdbor.edu