Scholarships

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MARK AND MARY ANDREWS SCHOLARSHIP

Mark and Mary Andrews, desiring to invest in the ongoing growth and development of the University of North Dakota and to assist North Dakota students in receiving a quality education at UND have established this scholarship. By establishing this scholarship, Mark and Mary also wish to show their appreciation for the quality education their daughters Karen and Sarah received at the University of North Dakota.

It is their wish that the scholarship awards go to students who have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and strength of character which will, when combined with a good quality education, be a strong indicator of career success and meaningful and productive lives.

Criteria: Strong work ethic, positive attitude and strength of character.

RANDELL BAKKE SCHOLARSHIP  

Randall J. & Shannon Bakke desiring to invest in the ongoing growth and development of the University Of North Dakota School Of Law have established the Randall J. Bakke School of Law Endowment. Allocations from this endowment shall be used to provide scholarships to third-year students enrolled in the school of Law at UND. The recipient shall be selected annually based upon the recommendations of the current trial advocacy instructor or similar course, the current trial team advisor and the current law school Dean, based on majority vote. The scholarship recipient shall be a student who demonstrates a financial need, professionalism, skill, knowledge and proficiency in trial advocacy coursework, trial or appellate advocacy team or similar program. The scholarship should be given to the individual at the start of the second semester of the third year.

SHIRLEY A. BAKKEN SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given annually to a law student who has lived and worked from childhood until the age of eighteen on a family farm in North Dakota. The award is made available by a gift from A.C. Bakken, Surrogate Judge, North Dakota Supreme Court, and former Presiding Judge, Northeast Central Judicial District, in memory of his wife, Shirley A. Bakken.

The purpose of the eligibility requirement for the scholarship is to reflect A.C. Bakken's family farm origin and the appreciation he has for it and for the UND Law School, and foremost the love and appreciation which he has for his deceased wife, Shirley, for her devoted assistance and encouragement to him as a law student, lawyer and district court judge.

Criteria: Raised on a family farm.

DAVID S. BIRKELAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Although David Birkeland's life was cut tragically short, his countless good deeds are vivid memories to all who knew him. His colleagues and friends from the University of North Dakota School of Law Class of 1963 have established the scholarship fund to forever honor this individual who positively affected so many people.

Dave Birkeland, proud of his association with Concordia College, received several awards for his outstanding loyalty and service to that institution. Equally proud of his experiences studying law at the University of North Dakota, he maintained lifelong contact with the friends he made there.

Recipients of this scholarship shall be enrolled in their second or third year of law school, be a graduate of Concordia College; and have a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

Criteria: Concordia graduate, Entering 2nd or 3rd year law student, minimum GPA of 2.5

CAMRUD, MADDOCK, OLSON, LARSON LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Established by Madelyn E. Camrud in memory of her husband, Ted Camrud. Ted was a 1959 graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law. Allocations from this endowment will fund one or more scholarships to student(s) attending the School of Law the UND. The recipient(s) must be a North Dakota resident.

WILLIAM DE PUY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The income from this endowment is used to award annual scholarships to one or more upper-class students who have a record of high academic performance and will have displayed leadership and aptitude indicative of a successful career in the legal profession. The endowment was established by associates and friend of the late William T. (Bill) DePuy (Law 1926).

The William DePuy Memorial Scholarship was established, in perpetuity, in his honor and memory to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students enrolled in the School of Law at the University of North Dakota.

William T. "Bill" DePuy graduated from the UND School of Law in 1926, and during his lifetime compiled an outstanding record of career, community and public service achievements, and whereas William T. "Bill" DePuy was a cherished and loyal and dedicated friend who touched so many lives in a beneficial way, and in his career displayed the highest ideals of the legal profession, therefore, his friends and associates provided a living memorial to this outstanding individual through their contributions to the William T. "Bill" DePuy Scholarship Endowment.

Criteria: Academic performance, leadership and aptitude.

THOMAS L. AND NAN K. DEGNAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

This scholarship was established to provide a living memorial honoring Thomas L. and Nan K. Degnan, by their daughters, Nancy, Becky and Denise. The family wishes the recipients, like their father, to be builders of and a credit to the profession of law.

Candidates must be residents of North Dakota in their second or third year of studies within the School of Law. It is the Donors' strong desire for the individuals who benefit from this endowed scholarship to serve as role models for others, to possess the strength of character, the scholastic attainment and accomplishments which are indicators of the recipients' future success in the profession of law. The individuals' financial needs will be of equal consideration with the aforementioned characteristics.

Criteria: Residents of North Dakota, Entering 2L or 3L student, role model, character, scholastic attainment and financial need.

GERALD DUPRE, Jr. SCHOLARSHIP

The Gerald Dupre, Jr. School of Law Scholarship shall provide for one or more scholarships to a current University of North Dakota Law student(s).  The recipient shall be an African-American student and have a proven record of academic achievement and the strong potential to succeed in the future.

THE HONORABLE ROBERT LAIRD ECKERT MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND

The Honorable Robert Laird Eckert Memorial Endowment Fund shall be used to provide scholarships to law school students at the University of North Dakota School of Law. It is the Donor's intent these scholarship awards shall be based on merit only.

Recipient(s) of The Honorable Robert Laird Eckert Memorial Scholarship should be motivated, hardworking, and dedicated students who share the high principle and potential for professional career success as was seen in Robert Laird Eckert in his lifetime.

Criteria: Merit only.

LOUISE AND HEBER EDWARDS/JUDITH GREENAGEL MEMORIAL LAW SCHOLARSHIP

This award is given to a third year law student who shows aptitude, integrity, financial need, and a sincere desire to complete his/her legal education.

It was established by Louise Edwards in memory of her husband and daughter, both graduates of the university.

Criteria: Entering 3rd year student showing aptitude, integrity, financial need & desire to complete legal education.

FREDRIKSON & BYRON “WHERE LAW & BUSINESS MEET” SCHOLARSHIP

This is a grant that is to be distributed three ways; for scholarship, to enhance curriculum, and faculty fellowship.
The scholarship part will be an amount that will go to a student enrolled in our new JD/MBA joint degree program.

GLENN AND MARY GEIGER SCHOLARSHIP

Glenn and Mary Geiger established this scholarship to be awarded annually to deserving students to recognize the importance of higher education and the excellence of the University Of North Dakota School Of Law. Scholastic ability, personal character, and dedication shall be considered in selecting recipients of this Scholarship.

Glenn Geiger is a native of Kenmare, ND and is a 1948 graduate of the UND School of Law. He is a football letter winner and was selected all conference player in 1943. He was also a member of Sigma Chi, Blue Key and Iron Mask. Mary is originally from Pawtucket, Rhode Island and graduated from Yale School of Nursing. Glen and Mary have shown great enthusiasm in strengthening UND and have been involved as supporters of UND in many capacities. Glenn is President of Glenn G. Geiger, Co., Inc., specializing in executive benefit programs.

Criteria: Deserving student demonstrating scholastic ability, personal character & dedication.

GLEN GUSTAFSON SCHOLARSHIP

Glen Gustafson received both his bachelor's degree in business administration and JD from the University of North Dakota. Glen established this scholarship to be awarded to a UND law student, preferably married, a graduate of the University of North Dakota and if possible, originally from the State of Minnesota.

Criteria: Married, graduate of the University of North Dakota, originally from the State of Minnesota.

THE JOHN HAVLIS MEMORIAL LAW SCHOLARSHIP

The John Havlis Scholarship Fund was established by the Class of 1983 to honor their classmate after his untimely death in 1992. This award, a complete set of the North Dakota Century Code, shall be presented annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a present intention to maintain a rural practice within the State of North Dakota, who demonstrates a high moral character and potential to succeed within the law profession, and who is actively involved in the community, with a particular emphasis on social concerns. Consideration shall be given to scholastic achievement and financial need, but these shall not be over-riding criteria.

Criteria: Graduated Third year student, commitment to a rural practice, demonstrates a high moral character and potential to succeed within the law profession, actively involved in the community, with a particular emphasis on social concerns.

KAISER, MARVIN & JOYCE SCHOOL OF LAW SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

The allocations from this endowment will provide a scholarship to a law student at the University of North Dakota School of Law.  Preference will be given to a North Dakota resident that shows responsibility, integrity, and willingness to succeed.

KEATING LAW SCHOLARSHIP

As a retired Navy Jag Admiral, Tim Keating has established the Keating Law Scholarship Endowment within the University Of North Dakota School Of Law.  Allocations from this endowment will provide for one or more scholarships to a University of North Dakota School of Law student demonstrating financial need.

JON KERIAN MEMORIAL LAW ENDOWMENT

Ann L. Kerian Fish & Francis “Jimmy” Fish of Waterloo, Iowa have established the Jon Kerian memorial Law School Endowment at the University of North Dakota School Of Law in loving memory of Ann’s father Jon Kerian, Ph.B. ’55, BS Law, ’57, JD’69.  Allocations from the endowment will provide one or more academic scholarships for qualified students enrolled in the School of Law at the University of North Dakota.  Recipients shall be in their second or third year of law school and preference shall be given to students who are residents of the state of North Dakota and demonstrate financial need.  The recipient(s) shall have a proven record of academic achievement and a strong potential to succeed in the future. 

ALAN J. LARIVEE MEMORIAL LAW SCHOOL AWARD ENDOWMENT

Monica Larivee of Grand Forks, North Dakota, desiring to invest in the ongoing growth and development of the University of North Dakota, and in memory and honor of her son, Alan J. Larivee, have established this endowment.

This prestigious award shall be available to students who are entering their third year of law school and who meet the following criteria: Qualified recipients must be of high moral character and have an interest to practice in the area of criminal defense law. Candidates must have a record of acceptable academic performance and demonstrated financial need. Further, it is the Donors' desire that candidates for the Larivee Award possess some of the qualities common to those of Alan J. Larivee, a competitive, yet compassionate, demeanor and an effective communicator.

Criteria: Entering 3rd year law student. High moral character and shows an interest in criminal defense law. Good academic performance, financial need, and competitive demeanor.

ADRIAN O. MCLELLAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established by Ada McLellan Haraldson in memory of her late husband, Adrian O. McLellan.  Adrian was a 1939 graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Law.

Criteria: A deserving man or woman from North Dakota.

MICHAEL E. MILLER MEMORIAL

Michael E. Miller graduated summa cum laude with a JD degree from the University Of North Dakota School Of Law in 1957. He died on April 3, 1990 without finalizing his estate plans, but his handwritten notes found by his personal friend, Paul T. Sather, brought about the establishment of this memorial endowment. It was Michael's wish that the income from the endowment be used towards the education of deserving UND School of Law students with a major in accounting and who are in good standing within their law school class. Students may receive the Michael E. Miller Memorial Scholarship for more than one academic year, provided they maintain high academic standards. The Dean, along with the Scholarship Committee, shall select the qualified students who will receive this prestigious award. 

Criteria: Degree in accounting and good academic standing within law school.

MARVIN D. SANDERS SCHOLARSHIPS

The will of the late Marvin D. Sanders established a trust, the income from which is awarded annually to provide several scholarships to law students on the basis of academic ability, contribution to the educational program of the School of Law, and financial need.

Criteria: Need, ability, and contribution.

JOHN SHAFT MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Grant Shaft of Grand Forks, North Dakota, desiring to invest in the ongoing growth and development of the University of North Dakota, and in memory of his father John Shaft, has provided for the establishment of the John Shaft Memorial Endowment within the University of North Dakota Foundation.

Criteria: Deserving Law Student.

Contact Persons:

Grant Shaft
2850 24th Ave. S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201

SAM AND EVELYN SILVERMAN LAW ENDOWMENT

Sam and Evelyn Silverman, desiring to invest in the ongoing growth and development of the University of North Dakota, and in sincere appreciation of the education Sam received at the University of North Dakota, has established the SAM AND EVELYN SILVERMAN LAW ENDOWMENT within the University of North Dakota Foundation. This endowment shall provide annual funding for two (2) UND students who are pursuing a juris doctor at the UND School of Law.

Criteria: Motivated and hard-working who share high principles and the desire to succeed.

TENNESON-SERKLAND LAW SCHOOL ENDOWMENT

Armond G. Erickson and Nancy M. Erickson of Fargo, North Dakota, desiring to invest in the ongoing growth and development of the University of North Dakota, and in sincere appreciation for the education they received at UND, have provided for the establishment of the TENNESON - SERKLAND LAW SCHOOL ENDOWMENT within the University of North Dakota Foundation.

This endowment shall be used to provide scholarships to law school students who anticipate careers in the profession of law with special interest in practices in probate, estate planning or real estate.

Criteria: Interest in probate, estate planning or real estate.

BRUCE M. VANSICKLE SENATE DELTA THETA PHI LAW SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship or scholarships are awarded each year from the income of an endowment originally established by Richard Lord and James Baine. The recipients are chosen by the officers of the Bruce M. Van Sickle Senate of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity on the basis of academic performance, commitment to the study of law and the legal profession, service to the law school and the profession, and service to humankind. The recipients need not be a member of Delta Theta Phi.

Criteria: At least a cumulative GPA of 2.5, commitment to the study of law and the legal profession, service to the law school, service to humankind, the scholastic promise of an individual, the individual’s needs, and the likelihood of the individual's future contributions to the legal profession. Does not have to be a member of DTP.

EDWARD JAMES WARD III SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship is given annually to a third year law student who has contributed to and enriched the life of the law school community not only through scholarly activities such as class work and legal organization, but also through participation in legal projects and intra-and extra-mural activities. This award was made possible through the contributions of the family, teachers, colleagues, students and friends of the late Ed Ward, J.D., North Dakota, 1973, and Assistant Professor of Law, 1974-75.

Criteria: Entering 3rd year student, contribution and enrichment. Also, to a student who hasn't received a lot of awards.