The North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) is bolstering its scholarship offerings for 2026. At its last quarterly meeting, the NDSF Board of Directors voted to increase the value of six of its scholarships and add two new ones, for a total of 12 to be distributed this year.
“The Stockmen’s Foundation highly values education and considers the scholarships it provides as direct investments in the beef industry’s future leadership, innovation and success,” explained NDSF President Jason Leiseth, an Arnegard, N.D., cow-calf producer. “The organization aims to provide hope and opportunity in this generation and the next, and it is our hope that these scholarships will help foster passionate youth, ensure a knowledgeable and skilled talent pipeline and support the long-term viability of the cattle business.”
The application deadline for the NDSF scholarships is March 1. Downloadable and fillable application forms can be found at www.ndstockmen.org/foundation.
The 2026 offering will include the following:
Endowment Scholarship
The NDSF Endowment Scholarship will be given to a student majoring in animal science, range science, pre-vet, agribusiness, ag communications, farm and ranch management or another beef-related discipline at a North Dakota college or university. It is now valued at $750.
Legacy Scholarships
NDSF Legacy Scholarships will be given to seven students who are studying any discipline and who are interested in the livestock industry. Five Legacy Scholarships are now valued at $750 each, while two new Legacy Scholarships are valued at $1,000 each.
Jack and Vander Reich Memorial Scholarship
The NDSF Jack and Vander Reich Memorial Endowment Scholarship will be given to a student preparing to study an agricultural major. It honors the memory of the late Jack and Vander Reich of Zap, N.D. Preference may be given to applicants with an interest in rodeo and/or shooting sports. It is valued at $750.
Tokach Angus Ranch Memorial Scholarship
The NDSF Tokach Angus Ranch Memorial Scholarship will be given to a student majoring in animal science, range science, pre-vet, agribusiness, ag communications, farm and ranch management or another beef-related discipline. It honors the memory of the late Richard M. Tokach of St. Anthony, N.D. Preference will be given to students who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are pursuing a graduate education or professional school. The scholarship is valued at $1,000.
Myron Wold Memorial Endowment Scholarships
Two NDSF Myron Wold Memorial Endowment Scholarships will be given to students preparing to study an agricultural major. The scholarships honor the memory of the late Myron Wold of Watford City, N.D. Each is valued at $1,000.
