Scholarships and Assistantships
Assistantships
Some faculty may have graduate research assistantships available. At NDSU there is a tuition waiver if you have a research assistantship appointment.
Scholarships
The Department of Soil Science provides eight scholarships each year. These scholarships range from $300 to $2,300 each.
Clarence and Cora Engberg Scholarship
Sponsor Representative: Mr. Clarence Engberg
Awarded to a deserving graduate or undergraduate student in Soil Science
2011-2012 Recipients: Eva Sebesta and Gabriel Aher
2012-2013 Recipients: Yangbo “Kathy” He; Bradley Schmidt; Elizabeth Burdolski
Roy A. Erickson Scholarship
Sponsor Representative: The Roy Erickson Family
Awarded to a graduate or undergraduate student in soil science in recognition of academic achievement and professional involvement
2011-2012 Recipients: Eric Viall and Yangbo "Kathy" He
2012-2013 Recipients: Sarah Lovas; Lakesh Sharma
Enoch and Ruth Norum Scholarship
Sponsor Representative: Dr. Thomas M. Norum and Family
Awarded to a major in Soil Science
2011-2012 Recipient: Jordaan Thompson
2012-2013 Recipient: Joseph Budke
Dr. Charles Kellogg Scholarship
Benefactor: Leo Anderson Estate
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student in Soil Science or Physical/Earth Science option of the Natural Resources Management Program
2011-2012 Recipients: Xuelian Bai and Joseph Budke
2012-2013 Recipients: Gabriel Aher; Carrie Werkmeister-Karki
Ben Hoag Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor Representative: Mrs. Dorothea Hoag and Family
Awarded to a student pursuing studies in Soil Science
2011-2012 Recipient: Jordaan Thompson
2012-2013 Recipient: Brandon Montgomery
Raymond V. Olson Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor Representative: Susan Metzler
Awarded to a Junior or Senior in Soil Science who is a native of North Dakota
2011-2012 Recipient:No award given this year.
2012-2013 Recipient: Jordaan Thompson
Merlind "Bud" and Betty Lou Lannoye Scholarship
Sponsor Representative: Gerry Lannoye and Judith K. Larson
Awarded to a Junior or Senior in Soil Science who is a resident of North Dakota
2011-2012 Recipient: No award given this year.
2012-2013 Recipient: No award given this year.
Hollis Omodt Scholarship
Sponsor Representative: North Dakota Professional Soil Classifiers
Awarded to a student in Soil Science
2011-2012 Recipient: No award given this year.
2012-2013 Recipient: John Breker
Soil Science majors are also eligible candidates for the following scholarships in the College of Agriculture at North Dakota State University:
- Donald Kenna Scholarship
- Irvin T. Dietrich Scholarship
- Chuck Rongen Scholarship
- Harry and Lillie Seidel Agriculture Scholarship
