Dickinson API Memorial Scholarships
Current API members can sponsor up to two scholarships recipients, the member is required to be current on their membership dues. Applications are available at our monthly API meetings January- March. All entries must be returned to the Dickinson API scholarship committee by April 15th. Transcripts are required along with the application.
Once received, the API scholarship committee will hold an interview process to select the scholarship winners. Scholarships will be announced at the May API Meeting.
Note: The field of study is not required to be in the oil & gas industry. Geographical location does not play a role in the application.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
In 2018, the Dickinson API chapter was able to award $23,000 in scholarships to local deserving students. The following is a list of the recipients, their sponsor, the school they are attending, degree pursuing, and the amount awarded to each.
Thank you to our API scholarship committee members for their time and dedication they put forth. Thank you; Mark Erdman, Kelly Buresh, Tim Lantz, Dough Kudrna, Calvin Kuhn, Lester Riddle, Gordon Dobitz and Kent Mortenson.
Let’s continue to work hard to raise funds to give back to our community and youth! Good work team!
-Your Dickinson API Board
| Applicant | Sponsor | School of Choice | Degree | Amount Awarded |
| Rachel Lantz | Tim Lantz | UND | Attorney | $2,500 |
| Sarah Dobitz | Gordon Dobitz | DSU | Education | $2,000 |
| Dawson Dutchak | Rick Dutchak | UND | Accounting | $2,000 |
| Kenadee Kudrna | Shawn Olson | University of Mary | Nursing | $1,500 |
| Courtney Aman | Kelly Buresh | DSU | Nurse Practitioner | $1,500 |
| Awna Kovash | Kent Mortenson | NDSU | Pharmacy | $1,500 |
| Jenna Mueller | Lois Mueller | SD School of Mines | Chemical Engineer | $1,000 |
| Tyson Kudrna | Josh Wilke | University of Mary | Physical Therapy | $1,000 |
| Austin Fridrich | Kent Mortenson | UND | Physician Assistant | $1,000 |
| Laynee Kudrna | Josh Wilke | University of Mary | Communication Sciences | $1,000 |
| Alisza Messer | Jeff Sample | DSU | Nursing | $1,000 |
| Jayden Ewoniuk | Eric Ewoniuk | Valley City State | Wildlife Biology | $1,000 |
| Logan Aman | Kelly Buresh | NDSU | Engineering | $1,000 |
| Ashlyn Kessel | Troy Kessel | University of Mary | Physical Therapy | $1,000 |
| Ashley Davidson | Audrey Keator | UND | Nursing | $1,000 |
| Mathew Zarak | Doug Kudrna | BSC | Applied Science | $500 |
| Dylan Gonser | Scott Monroe | DSU | Professor | $500 |
| Bailey Olson | Jason Bentz | BSC | Accounting | $500 |
| Alexus Skabo | Gordon Dobitz | DSU | Social Worker | $500 |
| Alyssa Kessel | Troy Kessel | BSC | Nursing | $500 |
| Shawn Stoltz | Chad Stoltz | DSU | Exercise Science | $500 |
Community Support and Sponsorships
Dickinson API works hard each year hosting events that raise money and provide the opportunity to support local organizations and charities. A few organizations and charities that we support over the years include:
- Imagination Library
- Born Learning Trail
- Camp Re-Creation
- After Prom Parties
- Amen Food Pantry
- Badlands Big Sticks