DRN Scholarship Application

Student Information

Each applicant must:
• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Be accepted by an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in North Dakota, South Dakota, or Minnesota
• Have at least a C grade point average (GPA)
• Express an interest to return to a rural community following graduation.
• Parents or guardians subscribe to DRN services.

Make sure to complete the application and submit online to DRN by Feb. 28, 2025.

In honor of our 75th Anniversary,
we are pleased to have 22 – $750 scholarships available! We’re proud to be supporting student’s academic endeavors in our service communities!

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Name

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone

Gender

Name of Parents(s) or Guardian(s)

High School

High School Telephone Number

Grade Point Average

Please provide your unweighted GPA cumulative through your 7th semester.

School Details

University, College or Vocational/Technical School You Plan to Attend

University, College or Vocational/Technical School Admissions Office Telephone Number

Anticipated major or area of study?

Have you been accepted?

Experience

Work Experience

School Experience

Community/Volunteer Experience

Awards and Honors

Years

Award or Honor (i.e. Eagle Scout Badge, National Merit Scholar)

Comments (Describe the Honor- Why Given)

Submit Essay

Essay should be approximately 300 words, typed (preferred) or printed, 12-point font, double-spaced with one-inch margins. Please address one of the following statements:
1. Describe your most significant accomplishment, and explain why you believe it to be your most outstanding.
2. Describe the community in which you live, and indicate how it has influenced the person you are.
3. What industry or opportunity would entice you to return to a rural community after completing your education, and why?

Make Sure Your Application Is Complete: Submit your application with all materials listed below.
Completed Application Form
300-Word Essay
Transcript (7 Semesters)
Deadline to Submit by Feb. 28, 2025.

300 Word Essay

Max. file size: 16 MB.

High School Transcript

Max. file size: 16 MB.

Photo of Yourself

To be used in DRN ReadiTech marketing should the student be chosen.

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 16 MB.

I hereby affirm that the information contained in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signature

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