STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Next Scholarship Application Will Open 12/2026

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Member of NDNC
Attending an accredited college, university or technical college in ND or MN
Non-graduating undergraduate student seeking a degree in a nutrition-related field or a degree-seeking graduate student
GPA greater than 3.0
Commitment to the purpose of NDNC

Two (2) $500 scholarships are available this academic year: 1 for undergraduate students and 1 for graduate students.

2026 Recipients

Tristan Bisbee

Senior at UND

Tristan is a senior in the ABM dietetics program at the University of North Dakota and will begin the final year of his master’s in nutrition next year.
He hopes to become a clinical dietitian specializing in pediatric and neonatal nutrition while supporting NDNC’s work to improve the health of North Dakotans.

Hailey Jaeger

Graduate Student at NDSU

Hailey is a graduate student in NDSU's MS in Exercise Science & Nutrition program with a passion for helping North Dakotans access trustworthy nutrition information. She is especially interested in supporting rural communities through community, public health, sports, and older adult nutrition.

2025 Recipients

Anna Strand

Senior at NDSU

Anna decided to major in nutrition science because she believes everyone deserves to be properly nourished. She hopes to pursue a career in public health after graduation.

Gabriella Haines

Graduate Student at NDSU

Gabby became interested in nutrition when she started an after school weightlifting program in middle school. She would like to combine her passions for nutrition and exercise by working as a sports dietitian in the future.

Emma Rybchinski

Junior at UND

Emma graduated from Dakota College at Bottineau with two associate degrees, and she is now studying dietetics at UND. She wants to become a registered dietitian to help people heal their relationships with food.

Aunika Bosch

Graduate Student at NDSU

Aunika chose to study nutrition science because she has always loved helping people, and she believes that food is the best medicine. Her goal is to start a private practice focused on holistic women's health.