Scholarship Undergraduate

Edward O. Nesheim Memorial Scholarship

American Legion Department of North Dakota

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
343
Days
April 1 2026
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of acceptance into a post secondary institution; Proof of service and lineage
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Description

The Edward O. Nesheim Memorial Scholarship was created by his daughter, Sonja Adahl, in 2008 to honor the memory of her late father. The scholarship may be used at any post secondary institution of higher education granting Associate or higher degrees. Applicants must be a direct descendant (child, grandchild or great-grandchild) of a U.S. veteran who served honorably. Proof of service and lineage are required. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in some phase of Agriculture, Human Nutrition, or Medicine (Medical Dr, PA, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy or Chiropractic.) High school seniors may apply. Applicants must submit three letters of reference; all from non-family members, and one of which must be from a U.S. veteran who served honorably. The recipient has two years to use the award which will be sent to the recipient's chosen institution along with instructions to utilize one-half of the award for each of 2 semesters. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Legion Department of North Dakota for more information.

Amount Details

$1,500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of North Dakota
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in North Dakota
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Agriculture, Dental Health/Services, Food Science/Nutrition, Health and Medical Sciences, Pharmacy
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of any U.S. Armed Service Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of acceptance into a post secondary institution; Proof of service and lineage
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Community Service
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact programs@ndlegion.org
Tel: 701-293-3120
Fax: 701-293-9951 Address 405 W. Main Ave., Suite 4A
PO Box 5057
West Fargo, ND 58078