Hess Corporation, through the North Dakota State Fair Foundation, offers eight scholarships to high school seniors who are current members of either 4-H or FFA and are pursuing secondary education or training in a career related to or in support of the oil and gas industry. This program will include three $10,000 scholarships and five $2,000 scholarships for a total of $40,000 being given to North Dakota students. The application deadline for these scholarships in March 15, 2021.
In addition to the scholarships, Hess is supporting 4-H and FFA clubs throughout North Dakota. Ten (10) $500 grants will be awarded to 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters to use for local community service projects or costs associated with the exhibiting or participating at the North Dakota State Fair. The application deadline for these grants is February 1st, 2021.
Watch for more scholarship opportunities in 2021!
2020 Scholarship Winners Announced
The North Dakota State Fair Foundation understands the importance of competitive and agricultural experiences for our youth. The Foundation works to create multiple scholarships that are awarded to North Dakota high school seniors each year.
Thirty-three graduating seniors were honored as the first ever “North Dakota State Fair Graduating Class of 2020.” To be eligible for this honor, students must be a North Dakota resident, a 4-H or FFA member in good standing, have competed/exhibited at the North Dakota State Fair for a minimum of four years, have maintained a minimum high school GPA as set forth by the North Dakota State Fair Foundation Board, and have plans to further their education at an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
Of the thirty-three honorees, six $1,000 scholarships were awarded through a random drawing process. Congratulations to winners Morgan Vachal of Ross, ND; Cassidy Hoyt of McHenry, ND; Calli Hennessy of Stanley, ND; Camden Johnson of Douglas, ND; Kenadi Bredahl of Berthold, ND; Hannah Peterson of Minot, ND.
North Dakota State Fair Graduating Class of 2020
Sidney Anderson, Milnor
Sydnee Anderson, Regent
Raquel Bata, Langdon
Kaitlyn Berg, Douglas
Makenna Binder, Steele
Elle Black, Devils Lake
Aubrey Black, Max
Kayla Boustead, Bismarck
Kenadi Bredahl, Berthold
Haylee Carlson, Devils Lake
Sabrina Dunlop, Rolla
Nicole Fornshell, Bismarck
Ethan Galbreath, Steele
Calli Hennessy, Stanley
Erica Hoff-Wald, Linton
Kasi Holm, Forbes
Cassidy Hoyt, McHenry
Camden Johnson, Douglas
Sydney Kleingartner, Gackle
Cade Korslien, Douglas
Bradyn Lachenmeier, Tappen
Aubrey Lemer, Berthold
Madison Letherman, Adrian
Skyler Manney, West Fargo
Shelby Meckle, Center
Josephine Mohror, Fargo
Kendra Myers, Kathryn
Hannah Peterson, Minot
Baleigh Ripplinger, McClusky
Megan Rodine, Oakes
Kayla Sobolik, Devils Lake
Morgan Vachal, Ross
Alora Woodruff, Garrison
2020 Scholarship Winners
Kenadi Bredahl
Morgan Vachal
Calli Hennessy
Camden Johnson
Hannah Peterson
Cassidy Hoyt