What We Do

The DCC A-Team will serve as Dawson Community College admissions representatives by conducting campus tours for prospective students, their parents and other interested visitors. They will participate in Orientation Sessions fall and spring semester, assist with registration each semester, correspond with prospective students, participate in prospective student phonathons and act as liaisons between students and Student Services. A $250 scholarship will be awarded for the following school year. This scholarship will be disbursed at the end of each semester once the student has completed the required A-Team duties ($125.00 per semester). 

Qualifications: 

·        Be in good academic standing – 2.5 cumulative GPA or better

·        Understand and believe in the mission of Dawson Community College

·        Have the desire to promote Dawson Community College 

·        Be able to commit for at least one year of service

·        Be responsible, reliable, confident, sincere, flexible, positive, and punctual 

·        Have good communication skills, especially verbal skills 

·        Relate well with students, parents, faculty/staff and administration

·        Be enthusiastic and supportive of the goals set forth by the admissions staff

·        Participate in training sessions 

Admissions Team Application Process 

1.     Complete enclosed application form. 

2.     Write a paragraph (minimum) why you would like to be an A-Team Member.

3.     Submit application packet to the Admissions Office by March 15.

The Fran M. Albrecht scholarship was established in March 2019. The scholarship was created in honor of the Montana Board of Regents Chair. Fran M. Albrecht, who recently completed her term. Albrecht was appointed to the Montana Board of Regents in September 2013 by Governor Steve Bullock. Albrecht has built a career on serving and supporting the missions of nonprofit agencies that care for vulnerable and underserved populations.

The Fran M. Albrecht Scholarship will offer $250.00 per semester to a full-time, first or second-year student at Dawson Community College who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship will be administered through the Dawson College Foundation.

The American Ford Scholarship was established by Kyle and Julie Johnson in 2019 for Dawson Community College. This scholarship is to be awarded for greatest needs that the college deems necessary each year. Kyle and Julie Johnson will give approval to this award each year.

Angel was a DCC Student killed in an automobile accident. Those responsible for her death were ordered to make contributions to DCC for a scholarship in her memory. The DCC LE Club contributed the remaining amount to allow it to go perpetual. Dawson Community College 2nd semester freshmen, majoring in Law Enforcement, planning to return to DCC in the fall, preference will be given to a Law Enforcement major that is active in the Law Enforcement Club.

The scholarship selection committee will consist of the Director of Law Enforcement, a social science instructor and a DCC Law Enforcement graduating sophomore, selected by the committee members (Law Enforcement Director and social science instructor). The winners of the scholarships will be announced at the DCC Awards Banquet.

The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, and potential success in Law Enforcement, rather than on need.

The August “Cole” Dooper Memorial Baseball Endowed Scholarship was established in November of 2020. The endowment was made possible through gifts from family and friends of Cole Dooper. Dooper was tragically killed in a car accident on August 8, 2017 just east of Billings while driving home from Denver. Dooper played baseball for Dawson Community College for one season in 2011-2012.

Dooper is the son of Paula Saye and August “Tinker” Dooper. He graduated from Laurel High School in 2010 and played American Legion Baseball for the Laurel Dodgers from 2006 until 2011 under Coach Doug Studiner, Matt Kimmit, and Brent Sukut. During this time, the Laurel Dodgers won 3 consecutive state championships in 2009, 2010, and 2011. Dooper returned to the Dodgers as an assistant coach during the 2013 season, when the Dodgers won yet another state championship. Dodgers coach Doug Studiner called Dooper the most successful player the team has ever produced.

Laurel retired Dooper’s #11 jersey in May of 2018 and created an annual team-led camp for Little Leaguers dubbed “Dooper’s Troopers”. The camp is held in June and ends with a scrimmage under the lights as that was “Dooper’s” favorite time to play. Dooper’s memory has also been present at every Laurel baseball game with each Dodger uniform featuring a patch on the right sleeve with the number 11. The patch is one of several ways Laurel has continued to honor Dooper after his death.

Although his time at Dawson Community College was much shorter than in Laurel, Dooper made a lasting impact on and off the field. Teammates Todd Cabrera and Josh LeProwse shared Dooper’s story with the DCC coaching staff and were instrumental in continuing his legacy at the school. In the final home game of the season on April 28, 2018 Dawson Community College’s baseball team retired the #18, unveiled a sign in his honor naming the home dugout “Doopers” Dugout, designated a seat just below the announcer’s booth with his initials and number, and created a permanent locker where his retired jersey, hat, and other memorabilia hang.

The August “Cole” Dooper Memorial Baseball Endowed Scholarship will award $400 each year to a freshman or sophomore baseball player. The recipient will be chosen by baseball coaches with personal consideration from Cabrera and LeProwse.

The Dawson College Foundation is a non-profit (C) (3) organization established in 1963 to support and promote the welfare of Dawson Community College and its students. For more information, contact Dawson Community College Foundation Executive Director Dennis Harp at dharp@dawson.edu or 406-941-2519.

The Ardean A. Anvik Endowed Scholarship was established in memory of Ardean A. Anvik to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria outlined in this agreement. Mr. Anvik, a native of Glendive, Montana was a student at Dawson County Junior College (currently Dawson Community College) from 1959-1961. Mr. Anvik had a career in telecommunications and maintained a life-long interest in politics, civic discourse, and creative writing. 

Once the scholarship has generated enough in earnings described below, the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. The scholarship amount will be equivalent of one half the cost of the in-district full-time tuition for the school year. 

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid. 

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one of more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process. A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College, indicating an interest in the disciplines related to creative writing, political and civic discourse, or social science issues: and (2) maintain an overall (3.0 GPA 

Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. 

Kamel, Bill, and Darshan Patel established this scholarship. They are the owners of the hotel. This scholarship is awarded each season. The Dawson Community College coaches nominate a returner who has good character, demonstrates leadership, and serves in the community. 

Dawson Community College second semester freshmen, majoring in Law Enforcement. Preference is giving to returning sophomore. The amount varies with a minimum award to $250.00.

The Carl H. Suhr Junior Memorial Fund was established in 1978. The income earned from this fund shall be used for a tuition scholarship of a student in the vocational field, preferably agri-mechanics or some related mechanical program. The Board of Directors of the foundation or a proper committee thereof shall have full authority to determine the standards, conditions and person to whom the scholarship shall be awarded.

The Charles England Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established on March 18, 2013 to honor the memory of Iris Milne’s brother, Charles D. England. Mr. England (1932-2012), a native of Glendive, lettered four years in football, basketball, baseball, and track at Dawson County High School. He completed his bachelor’s degree at Washington State University where he played football and excelled at discuss (track and field). Mr. England’s career was devoted to working with troubled youth in California, where he retired in 1986 as Northern California Supervising Parole Agent.

The scholarship is established with an endowed status. The earnings from the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester.

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another Dawson County High School graduate who meets the requirements in the Selection Criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid.

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account.

A scholarship committee with the college will choose one of more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College; (2) maintain an overall 2.5 GPA; (3) be a graduate of Dawson County High School. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor.

Charles Kintz was born September 12, 1940, in Missoula to Donald Paul and Vivienne ( Boulware) Kintz. He graduated from Anaconda High School in 1958 and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Montana State University in Bozeman in 1963. On June 14, 1964, he married Myrna Lutes in Bozeman. In 1965, he received his master’s degree in education also from Montana State University.

He taught high school in Burley, Idaho and Portland, Oregon. In 1966 they moved to Glendive, where he taught business management at Dawson Community College. He also managed the college bookstore. He finished his career at DCC as Dean of Administrative Services in June of 1992.

He was president of the Faculty Senate, the Glendive Bowling Association and the Glendive Chamber of Commerce. He also served as deacon of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and was on the board of directors of the Cottonwood Country Club and Glendive Forward. He received an Outstanding Educator Award and the National DECA Service award. He enjoyed photography, classical music, leather tooling, bowling, golf and collecting golf balls.

The Charles Kintz Memorial Scholarship Award given is for $250.00 per semester. The recipient of the scholarship should be made by the financial aid committee and given to a business scholarship major.

This scholarship program is to be used for one semester tuition for the amount of $300.00. The classes of 1956, 1957, and 1958 established this scholarship program at their 40 year class reunion. The scholarship is be used for one  semester tuition at Dawson Community College by any graduates of Dawson County High School with first consideration going to former DCHS non-traditional students. Each recipient may renew for one second semester upon application showing a 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship was established in memory of their deceased classmates.

The Dawson Community High School classes of 1977 and 1978 established a scholarship at their 20 year class reunions. These scholarships were present to Dawson Community College to be used by any graduates of Dawson County High School. The scholarship was in memory of their deceased classmates.

The Clayton Elroy Hoyt Scholarship was established February 1, 2012 in memory of Clayton Elroy Hoyt to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria. Mr. Hoyt was a US Navy veteran of World War 11, a graduate of River Falls (Wisconsin) Teachers College, a teacher of American Government for many years, as well as a coach and athletic director at Dawson County High School. Mr. Hoyt was a quiet, very private, frugal man who never married and left his legacy as educational opportunities to students at Dawson Community College. He cherished education and believed that it is the highest importance. Mr. Hoyt left his life’s savings of more than $300,000 to Dawson College Foundation general scholarship fund.

The scholarship shall remain endowed with the earnings to provide for one or more annual tuition scholarship awards equivalent to full-time tuition and fees to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. In addition to tuition and fees, funds may be used for books, classroom supplies, electronic equipment, or on-campus housing scholarships for students proving financial need.

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time.

A scholarship committee with the college will choose one of more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a student in good standing at Dawson Community College, and (2) maintain an overall 2.0 GPA.

Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor.

The Community First Foundation was established in 2006. At current interest rates (2006) approximately $450.00 will be available on an annual basis for baseball and softball. 

We would like to recognize C. Lohman Games and Community First Bank for this contribution to Community First Foundation which has enabled us to endow these funds. 

We appreciate the vital role that Dawson Community College plays in our community. Our Board of Directors would like to thank those for your service and wish you the best for the New Year.

Jim Culver has been a local business owner since 1979.  He is an alum of Dawson Community College, and a generous contributor and volunteer for the benefit of Eastern Montana communities.  He has had a lifelong commitment to continuing education and business development.  Jim has worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana and other insurance companies to provide asset protection to clients for 37 years.  Culver Insurance has served the community for 4 generations as Jim brought in his Dad, Donald Culver, his daughter, Melonie J. Beeler, and his grandson, Dillon Beeler to also work as Insurance Agents.Scholarship Provisions:         The scholarship is established with an endowed status. The earnings from the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another qualified applicant who meets the requirements in the Selection Criteria portion of this agreement.  This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Financial Aid Director and Committee. Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time.  The College may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account.Selection:                               A scholarship committee within the college will choose one or more recipients of the award each year.  The following criteria will be used in the selection process: (1) preference will be given to students pursuing Business. (2) If no applicants pursue Business, the scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee to ensure disbursement.  This is a one-year award.  

GLENDIVE, MONT. – November 19, 2020 – The Dawson College Foundation is pleased to announce the Dawson Promise Endowed Scholarship at Dawson Community College (DCC) has been established. The endowment was made possible through a lead gift from Cliff and Melonie Beeler of Glendive, Montana. 

The Dawson Community College Dawson Promise Program helps underserved youth obtain a post-secondary education. Dawson Promise is an initiative that will help students who are homeless or aging out of foster care obtain a two-year education without debt.  

Cliff and Melonie Beeler have established additional endowments to fund the salary of the College Foundation Director to ensure stability of the foundation and the salary of the Music Facility position to ensure stability of the Music program. The Beelers also contributed the lead gift for the Ron Conrad Scholarship to support the drama students, and helped fund scholarships for business students. Melonie has served as the President of the following organizations: Dawson College Foundation, Glendive Medical Center, Montana Healthcare Trustee Association, Glendive Lions Club, and the Eastern Montana Relay for Life. 

She has also been awarded the Dawson County Healthy Communities Community Champion Award and the Montana Health Care Trustee of the Year Award. Cliff was a veteran of the US Navy, President of the Mat Devils wrestling program and member of the Glendive Lions Club. Together they promote community service and have a lifelong commitment to continuing education and business development. 

The Dawson College Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1963 to support and promote the welfare of Dawson Community College and its students. For more information, contact Dawson College Foundation Executive Director Dennis Harp at dharp@dawson.edu or 406-941-2519. 

The DCC Plates endowment funds are raised from the purchase of DCC license plates and are contributed to an endowment. The funds distributed may be used for one or more multiple scholarships and are not restricted to any educational or sports programs. Funds may be used to supplement other scholarships. 

The Dennis Perryman Men’s Basketball Endowment was established in 2018 through a lead gift from Doug and Claudia Frederick in honor of Coach Perryman. Proceeds from the endowment will benefit the men’s basketball team. The endowment will be perpetual and will exist permanently as a part of the program. This gift will be the cornerstone for other donors to support the basketball program. There will be appeals made through direct mail and one on one contacts. 

Dennis Perryman was an educator, basketball coach, athletic director and advocate for the Junior Colleges. His career lasted 36 years including 13 seasons at Dawson Community College. He came to Glendive in 1967. 

During his tenure at Dawson Community College he led the team to numerous conference championships, placed a vast majority of his players into four year colleges, and was a mentor and friend to numerous former players.

During his tenure at Dawson Community College he served as a basketball coach for the Olympic trails in Colorado Springs for two summers. He left Dawson Community College for Northern Montana College in Havre producing a school best 18 wins. 

He returned to the junior college ranks successfully guiding the South Plains Community College basketball team while eclipsing the 400 win total. He coached one season of professional basketball in Istanbul Turkey before landing his last career job as Athletic Director at Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas. 

During his 19 years as athletic director he was instrumental in producing one of the most successful runs in Broncbuster history bringing the program back to national prominence. He was instrumental in the expansion of the campus athletic complex, and soon after his retirement in 2005, the physical education building was named the Dennis B. Perryman Athletic Complex.

The Don Kettner Presidential Endowment at Dawson Community College was made possible through donations from friends and family. 

Don Kettner was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was discharged in 1954 with the rank of Staff Sergeant after receiving the Korean Service Medal, the U.N. Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. 

Kettner earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in English and Physical Education from Dickinson State College. He later earned his master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Montana and completed his higher educational research at Montana State University. His career in education began in Outlook, Montana where he was principal, athletic director, and coach. In 1959, he became the assistant superintendent and athletic director at St. Mary’s High School in New England, North Dakota before beginning his career at DCC. 

During a 37-year tenure with DCC, Kettner served as a Psychology and English Instructor, Athletic Director, Assistant Dean, Registrar, Vice President, and President. Kettner guided the College through some of its most successful years, lobbying ferociously in adding dormitories and the Ullman Center to DCC’s growing campus. 

Kettner led a fund-drive to construct a 12,000 square foot student center addition, supervised the construction of a 41-million-dollar dorm complex, and wrote grants for $1.5 million dollars for construction of a 20,000 square foot vo-tech classroom building. Additionally, he averaged between 20 and 25 speeches per year on various topics. 

Kettner retired June 30, 1999 due to health concerns and proudly took on the title of Presidential Emeritus. 

The Dawson College Foundation is a non-profit 501 C 3 organization established in 1963 to support and promote the welfare of Dawson Community College and its students. For more information or to donate, contact Dawson College Foundation Executive Director Dennis Harp at dharp@dawson.edu or 406-941-2519 or visit www.dawson.edu

This endowment has been established in memory of Don Kettner to provide financial assistance to selected students or who meet the criteria in this agreement. The endowment was created September 20, 2018. A minimum of one scholarship will be provided each semester. 

The fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. The amount of the award may vary slightly. 

If a scholarship is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another students who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This endowment can also be used to assist a DCC student who has a need. 

The following criteria will be used in the selection process. A recipient must be (1) enrolled in good standing at Dawson Community College and (2) an incoming freshman who meets academic standing. Alternatively, the award may be issued for a student who has a need. 

Financial need is a consideration but not a determining factor.

Kettner Scholarship 

The Kettner Scholarship is for a first or second year student planning to enroll at Dawson Community College, majoring in education and planning to pursue a four-year degree. 

One scholarship will be awarded at $125 per semester for an annual total of $250.00. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue to receive the award for the second semester. First year recipients may re-apply for the second year. 

Applications must be submitted to the Dawson Community College Financial Aid Office by the student before March 15th. The scholarship selection committee will announce the winner of the scholarship at the DCC Awards Banquet. 

The selection of a recipient is based on goals, scholastic achievement and recommendations, rather than on need. 

Students should fill out the application; obtain two personal letters of reference and a transcript of grades (7th semester high school if applying as a first year student; college transcript if applying as a second year student) and return those to the DCC Financial Office by March 15th.

The Duane Peterson Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship is for a Dawson Community College 2nd semester freshmen, majoring in Law Enforcement, planning to return to DCC in the fall.

The scholarship selection committee will be comprised of the Director of Law Enforcement, a social science instructor and a DCC Law Enforcement graduating sophomore, selected by the committee members (Law Enforcement Director and social science instructor). The winners of the scholarships will be announced at the DCC Awards Banquet.

The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, and potential success in Law Enforcement, rather than on need.

The Ellis and Irene Jones Endowed Scholarship was established in January of 2012 to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria outlined in this agreement. Mr. and Mrs. Jones lived and worked in eastern Montana for many years, eventually owning majority stock of the First National Banks of Wibaux and Ekalaka, Montana. They served as officers and bank directors for more than fifty years. They established this fund as a charitable trust so that students from eastern Montana can access the educational opportunities critical to their success. 

The scholarship shall remain endowed with no more than half the earnings to provide for annual scholarships. The fund will provide for annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. The amount of the award will cover the equivalent of full tuition and fees at the in-district rate; the exact amount may vary slightly. In addition to the academic tuition awards, a limited number of scholarship funds will be made available to high achieving impoverished students to cover on-campus housing and books. 

Should there be earnings in excess of qualifying scholarship obligations, those earnings may be used to enhance the academic/learning environment through classroom or laboratory equipment, technical program equipment, supplies, livestock, and maintenance costs. 

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid. 

Contributors may donate additional funds to the fund at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose the recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process. A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College; and (2) maintain an overall (2.5) GPA. Preference will be given to students from eastern Montana. Each recipient shall be give the biographies of Ellis Jones and Irene Jones. 

Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award. In order for a recipient to receive this award in a subsequent year, he or she must reapply and be selected as the best candidate.

The Evelyn Schaffel Education Scholarship are for students planning to attend Dawson Community College full-time each semester. These students are working toward an AA/AS degree with a teacher education emphasis and planning on obtaining a baccalaureate degree in Education. They have successfully completed ED100 Introduction to Education and an additional approved (ED rubric) Education course.

One scholarship will be awarded at $250.00 per semester for an annual total of $500. The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue to receive the award for the second semester. 

Students must present the following information in their application packet. Only typed written applications with be accepted. Scholarship application cover page, one page of philosophy of education essay, two current letters of recommendation ( no family members), current copy of college transcript, and copy of the current semester registration that includes all drop/add information.

The selection of a recipient is based on philosophy of education essay, scholastic achievement, appropriateness of letter of recommendation, and presentation of application packet.

The F.J. Efta Memorial Scholarship was established for a Wibaux County High School seniors, or past graduates of Wibaux County High School, and young adults who have a special connection to Wibaux County planning to attend Dawson Community College.

This scholarship will be awarded at $250.00 per semester, renewable for four consecutive semesters and the yearly total will be $500.00. Recipients must be full-time students and maintain a 2.0 grade point average in 12 credits per semester in order to continue to receive the award.

The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, connectedness to Wibaux County and extra-curricular activities, rather than on need.

Students should fill out the application, obtain two personal references and a copy of the seventh-semester transcript for seniors, high school transcript for recent graduates or a copy of fall semester grades and spring class registration if applying as a second year student. All of the application items must be submitted by the student to the Dawson Community College Financial Aid Office.

The Floyd and Francis Marty Music Memorial was established in September of 1983. It the donors wish that this donation be used to plan and implement a music program at Dawson Community College.

This annual music scholarship will not exceed $450.00 and will be applied toward tuition and fees. This scholarship will be entitled the Francis Marty Music Scholarship.

The only prerequisite is that it be awarded to a student majoring in music who will be selected by the financial aid committee. In the selection process, a piano or voice major should receive priority.

The Fran M. Albrecht Scholarship was established in honor of Montana Board of Regents Chair Fran M. Albrecht, who recently completed her term. The Fran M. Albrecht Scholarship will offer $250 per semester to a full-time, first or second-year student at Dawson Community College who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship will be administered through the Dawson College Foundation. 

Albrecht was appointed to the Montana Board of Regents in September 2013 by Governor Steve Bullock. She has served as Chair for the past two years. Albrecht has built a career on serving and supporting the missions of nonprofit agencies that care for vulnerable and underserved populations. For over 17 years, she served as Executive Director for Missoula’s Watson Children’s Center, a nonprofit shelter for Montana children who have suffered abuse or experienced family crisis. Currently, she is the Chief Philanthropy Officer for Providence Montana Health Foundation, which provides support and resources for over 40 clinics and healthcare programs in Montana. 

“Regent Albrecht has been a committed supporter of higher education in Montana and of Montana students. We appreciate the time and energy she has given to the Montana University System and support she’s shown for Dawson Community College. We are honored to establish this scholarship in Regent Albrecht’s name and continue her tradition of service and generosity,” said DCC President Dr. Scott R. Mickelsen. 

For more information on the Fran M. Albrecht Scholarship or to contribute, contact Dennis Harp, Executive Director of the Dawson College Foundation, at 406-377-9425 or dharp@dawson.edu

Frank was born on the family homestead in rural Prairie County on October 14th, 16th or 18th of 1917, depending on which record was accurate. In those days the postman, who often only delivered mail once a month, would deliver the birth announcement to the Prairie County Courthouse and therein was the discrepancy. However, his mother claimed it was the 14th of 1917. He arrived as the last child of Antonia and Anton Sir, immigrants of then Czechoslovakia who settled in the Lindsay, Montana area in 1910 with a group of Czechs, many of whom were relatives. 

Frank knew a life of toil and hardship, having started working at the age of three, standing on a barrel and turning the wheel for a forge, all day every day, for his father who worked as a blacksmith-farmer. He started school at a nearby school where a Miss Basta taught. He was a quiet, shy lad, but was excellent in mathematics and history. He told stories about the difficulties in walking to school in all kinds of weather and of the poor drinking water at the school. Before the school day, he and his siblings would do all of the farm chores about 4:30 or 5:00 AM and again after school until dark. Frank and his brothers and sister, Lydia, farmed with their father and had very little travel or entertainment, except in the 1950's when they joined a square dancing group which he enjoyed very much.

In any spare time from his hard work, Frank loved hunting for agates and other petrified objects found on the farm. He was also considered the area's most knowledgeable person regarding animal husbandry and was a crop specialist. He eventually attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana where he pursued a course that furthered his interest in native plants and new technology in crops. In later years, Frank moved into Glendive and lived with long-time friends, Jim and Carol Swanson and became part of their family. 

He traveled to the Czech Republic, Australia and many other places which he truly loved. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry and Tony; sisters, Lydia Sir and Mary Veverka. Survivors include his friends and family, Jim and Carol Swanson of Glendive, Scott and Lisa Swanson and their children, Jena, Samantha and Tristan of Glendive, Larry and Roxie Veverka and their children of Richey, Montana and Nancy Brandt of Billings, Montana and her children.

Frank Sir. In 93 years of life, Frank experienced a world that changed dramatically. From the horse and buggy to motorized vehicles, from tractors with iron wheels to four-wheelers, to planes and space travel and computers. It can be mind boggling if you think about all that he encountered in his lifetime. But for Frank, most of his life was spent on the farm and ranch homesteaded by his parents, and expanded by Frank and his brothers.  Frank physically worked it until just these past few years, but even then he knew everything about it and continued to make all the decisions concerning its operation. It was what he always did and it shaped who he was. 

Frank had a tough family life. He loved his mother, but his father was a domineering and controlling man, demanding that anyone capable of working, do so, with no time for fun, kind words, or any extras in life. Frank’s father was a hard taskmaster. A cousin, George Heide, grew up with the Sir children and remembers someone making the comment that if the Sir boys had a middle name it would be “work” because that’s all they did. Frank learned early that children were seen and not heard, and he developed a quiet, shyness that he carried with him throughout his life. Frank could tell many stories of the hardships and difficulties of growing up, living and working on the farm with his father. 

The children did attend school until about eighth grade. Frank was very intelligent, being especially brilliant at math and history. He became an avid reader, and continued to teach himself many things by doing and reading. But being good in school didn’t make school easy for Frank. There were many chores before and after school and even getting to and from school could be challenging. Once a teacher put on a school Christmas play, and asked the parents to send a small gift so each child could get a present from Santa. The Sir children did not receive a gift. When Frank would hire out to earn money of his own, his father would spend it before he even got paid. Being the youngest of five children, the hand-me-downs were quite worn and tattered by the time he fit into them. 

Frank did love his mother though. He thought her a wonderful cook, and every once in a while she would manage to get him down the road to her mother’s, Frank’s grandmother, to share some crescent rolls. This was in spite of the fact that Frank’s father didn’t allow any contact with his in-laws. A pleasure Frank discovered early on was agate hunting. The few free moments he had were spent scouring the landscape for agates that he loved to collect. It was a lifelong passion for Frank. As a young man, late into his teens, Frank fell in love. She was a neighbor girl, Czechoslovakian with long black hair. But Frank’s shyness held him back a bit and before anything could really develop, her family moved about 50 miles away, which at that time was a great distance. Frank couldn’t forget her and he decided to write to her, which he did. But there was no response.

Years later, when she died, Frank found out where she was buried and every year he would leave a dozen red roses on her grave. Her name was Rose. There was some speculation that Frank’s father may have prevented the letters from getting to their destination. Despite the hardships and cruelties of his life, Frank never became bitter; the deprivations and abuses never broke his spirit. Instead he became a gentle, sweet, kind and giving man, who turned his intelligence, his work ethic, and his energy into becoming the best farmer and rancher he could be. And he was a great success. In 1947, Frank and his brothers ordered a house from Montgomery Wards and built it themselves. All they knew and all they did was farm and ranch. None of them married. Frank loved the animals, those they raised and the ones that came with the land. He raised a heifer that was injured by feeding it pellets by hand. He named it Peggy and they formed a bond.

After he moved to town, Jim and Carol Swanson took him out to the farm, they needed to fix a well pump, and they were looking at the herd of black angus, when Peggy heard Frank’s voice and came over to the car where Frank was sitting trying to get her head in. He petted her and talked to her. Frank had wild turkeys he fed and watered in his yard. After our hard winter this past year, Frank was amazed that there was still one hanging around. But one animal Frank didn’t like was coons. He would set up traps for them and they would break the traps. Finally he had Willie Day remodel the traps, and Frank caught 325 coons with those traps. Frank was an expert at animal husbandry and a crop specialist. That and the work ethic of the Sir brothers reaped them many monetary rewards. The silver lining for Frank was that he truly loved the land. He probably would like us to remember him as a man of the earth. He felt that he could place his hands on the dirt and sense the heartbeat of the earth. His greatest pleasures came from the land. When Frank began to travel, and see more of the world, Ken Kubesh asked him why he didn’t just retire and move to town. Frank responded that if he gave up farming and ranching, he would die.

Farming and ranching were life. Frank was about 84, when age began to catch up with him a bit. He had met and become friends with Jim and Carol Swanson, through Jim being the insurance agent for the farm for many years. They enjoyed visiting and Frank was Mr. Democrat so they had something in common. Frank began spending more time with them, staying overnight at times. When Frank had a health crisis and the medical person who he trusted recommended he needed more care than he could give himself, he wouldn’t go into a nursing home. The decision was made that he live with Jim and Carol. Frank became part of a loving family, something he had never really experienced, and their friendship blossomed into a loving, caring relationship that was very heartfelt and enriching for Frank, for Jim and Carol, and for Jim and Carol’s children and grandchildren. The Swanson’s are a family of huggers. Frank was very receptive to that, he loved to be cuddled and kissed. He began to reach out and hold Jim and Carol’s hand or arms when he was near them, just to have the touch of a loving family. His first Christmas with Swanson’s was spent in Red Lodge. He got gifts from everyone in the family and he couldn’t get over it. 

He told Carol the next day that he cried most of that night, he was so moved. Frank went everywhere with Jim and Carol, even to the grandkids’ events. He enjoyed having coffee and visiting down at Jim’s office. Jim took Frank to see President Clinton when he came through Montana, and Jim introduced Frank to Governor Schweitzer. Carol and Jim’s house has one side that is all windows. It was Frank’s favorite place to sit. He could see the river, and watch the birds and squirrels. He could watch Carol, who he called “Cookie”, work in the kitchen. He called her “Cookie” because of all the wonderful, good smelling food she made. There was good light to read all his magazines and farm journals in the sunshine lit room. On his 90th birthday, Jim and Carol hosted a birthday party at the Coffee Den, with about a hundred people showing up to help Frank celebrate. The celebration was featured on local television and Frank got a big kick out of seeing himself on TV. Frank also began to travel and see the world. The first outing was to Bismarck. Carol found out he liked the Antique Roadshow and she got tickets for herself, Frank and his sister Mary, and Jim drove them all over to the show when it came to Bismarck, North Dakota. From there they traveled to the Black Hills, which Frank and Mary had never been to. They viewed Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Devils Tower, attended the Passion Play, and even played the poker machines. Mary had the idea to visit Czechoslovakia. She ended up not going, but Carol, Frank and Ken Kubesh traveled to Europe. A friend of Ken’s who was Czech guided them around, and they found the town and house where Frank’s mother and grandmother had been born. As they approached the house, a woman, who was a carbon copy of Frank’s mother, came out. Frank was very emotional and cried at seeing all this.

They also went to his father’s address and found a niece who lived there and was able to give them some family history. That was the first of two trips to Europe and they traveled to other countries also while there. A trip was made to Australia, where they met up with Ken Kubesh and they all took a cruise from Australia to Viet Nam, and Thailand, where Ken and Frank rode a train over the Bridge on the River Kwai, and then they visited several more ports, before flying home. Ken tells of a trip he and Frank took to the west coast. They visited former neighbors of Franks, relatives of Ken’s, toured the Boeing factory, and went up into Canada’s mountains seeing Banff, Jasper, and incredible mountain scenery. Frank always loved landscapes. He developed a love of traveling, and was able to many places in the world. He had hoped to go Antarctica. But that plan never developed. 

His health became a concern. Home health delivered all his medications, and Frank would walk every day, and as he watched television with Jim, he would exercise his arms and legs. Frank passed his driving test last year with no restrictions on his sight. He was always clearheaded and in charge of making the decisions for his life and the farm. Yes, Frank was a unique man, even in his nineties. He still enjoyed his agates, and he taught Jim and Carol what a leverite rock was, “leave ‘er right” there. Frank always wore blue shirts and jeans. He didn’t like milk. He loved his teddy bears. Frank loved music and would sing himself to sleep at night. When he chuckled his shoulders shook, he had a deep hearty laugh, and someone noticed that the only thing stopping his smile was his ears. Frank did not judge others, and he believed in “live and let live.” Frank’s last years were probably his best years. He was still able to be involved with the farm, he lived with a loving family, he began to travel, something he thoroughly enjoyed, his life became very social, and he loved that, and he could do something that was very important to him, give. Frank and his brothers had been into philanthropy, but Frank began in earnest to look for good places to share what he had earned while working so hard all his life for. Medical facilities and education were always very important to him, but he found other needs that he could help. We cannot count the number of people whose lives he has touched with his life, and his giving. It’s like throwing a stone into the pond, the ripples just keep on going, as will the effects of his giving, long after today.

The Gary L. Olson Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established by Carole Olsen in March 2011. This scholarship is being established in in memory of Gary L. Olson to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria outlined in this agreement. 

Mr. Olson had a long career in law enforcement, teaching, and public service to the Glendive community, the state of Montana, and the region. A graduate of Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota and Northern Montana College in Havre, Montana, Mr. Olson established the Police Sciences Program as director and instructor at Dawson Community College. 

The two-year degree in Law Enforcement was the first program of its type in a three state area. Mr. Olson was nominated by the college for an “Outstanding Educator of America” award in 1971. Also, he received a fellowship to study South East Asia at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1980 and 1981. He retired from Dawson Community College in 1993 after 24 years of service. Mr. Olson passed away on January 22, 2011. 

Once the fund reaches endowed status and has generated a minimum of $500 in earnings or contributions, the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. The amount of the award will be approximately $500.00; the exact amount may very slightly. 

If a scholarship is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid. 

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one or more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process. A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College, majoring in law enforcement or a related field; and (2) maintain satisfactory academic standing. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award. In order for a recipient to receive this award in a subsequent year, he or she must reapply and be selected as the best candidate.

The Gary Nelson Memorial Scholarship was established in July 2007 by his widow Darolyn.

George W. Rice was born August 3rd 1899 in Baker Oklahoma. He was the 10th child out of 11 children by parents Francis and Eliza Rice. He worked his teenage years on the family cotton farm and the oil fields of Oklahoma.

In 1920, George went to Model Colorado to work on a cattle ranch for his sister and brother-in-law. This is where George met Ottoni Pedersen married on December 24, 1924 in Trinidad Colorado. They recalled it was 24 degrees below zero and automobiles were all frozen up.

In 1933, George and Toni along with six children moved to Savage, Montana to farm sugar beets with Toni’s dad and brother. In 1936 they bought the Intake farm where they farmed until 1958.

In the summer of 1958 George was hired as under-sheriff of Dawson County and lived in the Dawson Court jail house.

In 1960, George was appointed sheriff until 1962 and then elected Sheriff for the first 4 year term. George served as county sheriff until 1978 and then retired in Mesa Arizona in the winter months and back in Glendive in the summer months.

Traveling was George’s and Ottoni’s greatest pleasure.

The George and Ottoni Rice Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship was established for a Dawson Community College second semester freshman, majoring in Law Enforcement, planning to return to Dawson Community College in the fall.

The scholarship selection committee will consist of the Director of Law Enforcement, a social science instructor and a DCC Law Enforcement graduating sophomore, selected by the committee members (Law Enforcement Director and social science instructor). The winners of the scholarships will be announced at the DCC Awards Banquet.

The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement,recommendations, and potential success in Law Enforcement, rather than on need.

The Glendive Coca-Cola Bottling Company Fund was established in September of 2011. This agreement was made and entered into this seventh day of September 2011, and between Glendive Coca-Cola Bottling Company Foundation, hereinafter referred to as the “ Donor “, and Dawson College Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized and located in Glendive, Montana.

The Donor wishes that the gift reflect Coca-Cola’s philosophy that there should be corporate support address issues of obesity and community fitness. The purpose of the Fund is to support (a). Scholarships for students pursuing a college curriculum that focuses on fitness, healthy lifestyles, wellness, nutrition, medicine, or related field; (b). The fund-raising capacity of student organizations or other official Dawson Community College groups or organizations though seed loans from the Dawson College Foundation. Fifty percent of the fund, initially will be allocated as an endowed scholarship fund and fifty percent of the fund will be allocated for seed short-term loans to organizations planning fund raising activities for upfront expenses. 

Scholarship provisions: The scholarship is established at an endowment status and shall be called the Glendive Coca-Cola Bottling Company Endowed Scholarship. When the scholarship has generated a minimum of $500 in earnings, the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarships to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. 

The amount of the award will be approximately $500; the exact amount may vary slightly. If a scholarship is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria of this agreement. Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. 

The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. A scholarship committee within the college will choose one or more recipients of the award each year. 

The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must be (1). Admitted or enrolled as a student in good standing at Dawson Community College; (2). Preferably taking courses leading to a career in physical education, sports management, medicine, dietary, wellness, or related fields: and (3). Preferably a full-time student. Financial aid is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award. 

In order for a student to receive this award in a subsequent year, he or she must reapply and be selected as the best candidate. Should the earnings fall short of $500 in a given year, the Foundation will notify the donor for approval of awarding a lesser amount or offer the donor the opportunity to deposit additional funds.

The Glendive Masonic Lodge established a scholarship in September 2009. Tim Matterson, Foundation Treasurer spoke with the officers of the Glendive Masonic Lodge, of which he is a member, and they left the scholarship criteria to the direction of the Foundation Board. It was agreed upon that Jolene Myers and Sandra Cargill would determine the criteria.

Criteria will be as limitless as possible and made available to entering Dawson Community College students. Entering students planning to enroll full time at Dawson Community College must meet the general scholarship application criteria, no specific field of study is required.

The STEM Endowment was made possible by a generous donation from Gregory C. and Peggy A Johnson and established in October of 2021. Natives of Glendive, Greg and Peggy graduated from Dawson County High School in 1979 and 1981 respectively. They both attended Dawson Community College as non-traditional married students. Greg graduated in 1989 with his Associate of Arts Degree.

After graduation from Dawson Community College Greg transferred to Montana Technological University (Montana Tech) in Butte, Montana. Greg graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety & Health-Science & Engineering. Peggy attended Dawson Community College and Montana Tech, and then transferred to University of Central Oklahoma, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Peggy graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Elementary Education. 

After graduation, Greg started his career in the oil and gas industry in the Williston, Powder River and San Juan Basin oilfield plays of Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Colorado and ended his career in the Sichuan Province of China. Greg's career included work in the upstream and downstream sectors, supporting field operations, corporate center, policy stewardship, and project management positions in both domestic and international organizations. He finished his career with over 12 years of international assignments in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Kazakhstan and China. After graduation, Peggy started her career in elementary education in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. Peggy has taught in both the public and private school systems. She continues to work with students needing reading intervention programs and provides private tutoring. 

Objectives/History: The Hayden and Madisyn Moore Endowed Scholarship was established in April 2021. This Scholarship was established by family and friends. Their father Justin Moore, a native of Cody, Wyoming attended Dawson Community College. He was a standout basketball player and student under coach Don Mast. He was a teammate of current DCC coach Joe Peterson. After two seasons at DCC Justin finished his playing career at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas where he was a standout player for two seasons. Moore resides in Parker, Colorado and has a successful career in financial planning.

Scholarship Provisions: This scholarship was established in April 2021 through family and friends. This scholarship  will be perpetual and will exist permanently to assist student athletes from Colorado and Wyoming who are planning on attending Dawson Community College. Preference will be given for student-Athletes who are planning on playing for the Dawson Community College Men's Basketball team. The scholarship is worth $500 for the 2021-2022 school year.

Doc Pressman was born on July 8, 1920, in Glendive, the second of Andrew and Ruby (Harpster) Pressman. He spent his youth on the family dairy farm, graduating from Dawson County High School in 1938. He was active in student government, serving as President of Student Council, and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was also active in the school bands and orchestra. He worked for Montgomery Ward in Glendive until the fall of 1939, when he enrolled at the University of Minnesota. The following year, he attended Dawson Junior College, graduating in its first class after acquiring the requisite credits in science to enroll in dental school. In 1944, he graduated from the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota. 

In June of 1944, Harold married Audre Negus of Glendive and they moved to San Diego, where he was assigned to the Naval Dental Corps as Lieutenant jg. Upon completion of active duty, they moved to Billings, where he began private practice of dentistry in 1946. 

In 1958, he took a sabbatical and enrolled in the master’s degree program in Prosthodontics at the University of Iowa before returning to practice in Billings. Upon his return to Billings, he helped develop the athletic mouth guard for the Billings Public Schools. 

In 1968, he was invited to join the faculty of the dental school at the University of Minnesota. He taught there for three years and each year received an award given by the students for Outstanding Clinical Instructor. He said it was an opportunity to give back to the school he owed so much. 

In 1971, he returned to Billings, where he practiced dentistry until he retired 26 years later. Upon retirement, at age 77, he and Audre spent 10 years in Sun City West, Arizona where he played trumpet with two concert bands, returning to Billings for the summers, rejoining his buddies in the Shrine Band. He was very proud of his Dutch ancestry, and he and Audre enjoyed visiting his cousins in the Netherlands. They also traveled to Thailand and other countries in Europe. 

The Howard C. Hodus Memorial Law Enforcement Endowed Scholarship was established as a memorial from his children James H. Hodous and family, Robert C. Hodous and family, and Judi Lafond and family. 

They have requested the memorial funds be awarded to a Law Enforcement student in the memory of Howard C. Hodous, former Sherriff of Dawson County. They would like the accumulated earnings in the future to pay a full tuition scholarship. 

The Hystad family Endowment for Academic Scholarships at Dawson Community College has been established. This endowment was made possible through a lead gift from Darrell and Debra Hystad. 

The scholarship awarded annually is based on a financial need basis for students from eastern Montana as well as Slope and Golden Valley counties in North Dakota. The recipient must have maintained a 2.2 grade point average or above and is seeking a degree to provide them the opportunity to further themselves in the job market. 

Darrell Hystad worked various jobs after his military service. He began a career working in the oilfield moving to Glendive in 1976. He started working for Haliburton where he was trained in all areas of the oilfield service industry. He left Haliburton after 21 years to work for the state of Montana as an inspector for the oilfield in southeastern Montana. 

Hystad learned the legal aspect along with paperwork requirements of the industry in his position with the state. During this time his two daughters graduated from high school. They both attended and received a degree from Dawson Community College. Darla received several scholarships which enabled her to attend. 

“The scholarship were a great value to her at a time when they were greatly needed. I have always known the value of knowledge and how it can help a person advance in life. I have been able to use what I have learned to financially help my family and myself, “ Hystad stated.” 

“I also realize this scholarship can provide assistance to young people who need it in their quest for a better future. Our hope is that this scholarship will help deserving young people with an opportunity they may not otherwise have, and that it will be available for years to come,” Hystad said. 

Darrell and Debra reside in Glendive. They have two daughters –Darla who resides in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and Darcie who lives in Glasgow, Montana. They have four grandchildren. 

This scholarship shall be for tuition for each semester, independently. The award is $1,000 for the academic year. Any student who receives this shall have priority for the scholarship for 4 semesters provided. 

They shall be required to maintain a 2.5 GPA for each semester. They shall receive no sports scholarship. They shall have no drug, alcohol, or criminal related charges once scholarship is accepted. If such should occur recipient shall be required to reimburse funds awarded that semester. 

The scholarship shall be awarded based on a financial basis for students from Eastern Montana and Slope and Golden valley counties in North Dakota. That recipient has to maintain a 2.2 GPA or above and is seeking a degree to provide them the opportunity to further themselves in the job market. 

The Dawson College Foundation is a non-profit 501 C (3) organization in 1963 to support and promote the welfare of Dawson Community College and its students. For more information or to donate, contact Dawson College Foundation Executive Director Dennis Harp at dharp@dawson.edu or visit http://www.dawsoncollegefoundation.org/

The James D. Schultz Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in June of 2010. This scholarship was established in memory of James (Jim) Schultz to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria outlined in this agreement. 

Mr. Schultz was a teacher throughout his entire professional career, first as a secondary English teacher starting in Glendive in 1966 for three years. Later, he taught in Polson, Montana for five years and returned to teach briefly at Dawson County High School before beginning his college teaching career at Dawson Community College. 

Mr. Schultz taught college English courses at DCC for thirty years until his retirement in 2007. He challenged students to open their minds to new ideas, think critically, and strive for excellence. Mr. Schultz was a devoted teacher who touched hundreds of students’ lives over the years. In 1993, he was named “Burlington Northern Teacher of the year”, an honor bestowed upon a select few. 

Once the scholarship reaches endowment status and has generated a minimum of $500 in earnings, the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and the remaining half in the spring semester. The amount of the award will be approximately $500; the exact amount may vary slightly. 

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid. Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one of more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled or admitted as a student in good standing at Dawson Community College, pursuing the requirements for transfer into a bachelor degree in secondary education with a teaching major in English or a related field; and (2) maintain satisfactory academic status. This is a one-year award. In order for a recipient to receive this award in a subsequent year, he or she must reapply and be selected as the best candidate.

Jim was born on October 18, 1928 in Lisbon, North Dakota to Rev. Amandus and Augusta Vomhof. He graduated from Lester Prairie High School in Minnesota in 1945, and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the end of World War 11. 

He also served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict, and then pursued an academic career. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing at the University of Minnesota, he accepted a position as Dean and Chief Executive Officer at Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana. 

Although originally tasked with closing the school, Jim developed new courses and marketed the college which resulted in more than a 100% growth in enrollment. He led the college through four continuous years of growth, and then accepted the dual position of Business Manager and Purchasing Officer at St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield, Kansas. 

After earning a Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Curriculum and Instruction, his next academic step was to become the Assistant Superintendent for Business with the Winfield Public School District. 

His experience in Winfield prepared him to take on greater responsibilities as the Assistant Superintendent for Business with USD 233 Olathe. One of his favorite projects was helping oversee the construction and furnishing of Santa Fe Trail Junior High. 

In 1969, Jim was hired as one of the original administrators of Johnson County Community College. He accepted the position with the understanding that once the college facility was completed, he would move to the academic side as the Director of Business. Several of his children remember him taking them to look at a farm field where he announced, “This is where JCCC will be built!” 

For the next 20 plus years, Jim managed a division with over 170 full and part time faculty and staff. During his tenure, he developed more than 14 programs including the culinary arts, chef apprenticeship, fashion merchandising, paralegal, interior design, and entrepreneurship. 

He also negotiated and managed the Burlington Northern Railroad engineer program, established some of the first two plus two programs with Emporia State University, implemented a Business and Industry Institute and Small Business Development Center ( the first community college SBDC in Kansas), and established a Hospitality Management Certification Program at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth. 

Several of the programs have grown to become nationally recognized. He was successful as a result of his ‘managing while walking around” style. Students, staff, faculty, and peers knew him for asking one simple question, “What can I do to help you?” 

And that he did; he was a mentor, manager, friend, confidante, and innovative educator who was driven to help people and use education to reach their potential goals. 

Retiring from Johnson County Community College as the Associate Dean of Business and Technology did not take him out of the education scene. Jim became actively involved with the Association for College Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the only business accrediting body for two-year academic institutions. 

He began as a site team evaluator, then a site team chair, and was named the Associate Director of Accreditation in 2002. Over the years, Jim trained and mentored hundreds of school and faculty, offering his extensive academic expertise for developing and growing quality academic programs. 

His time and talents were recognized by several awards including the JCCC Wall of Honor and the ACBSP Star of the Year Award. In addition to being a dedicated, professional educator and businessperson, Jim was a dedicated husband. 

He was married to his wife, Patricia, for 60 years, and was a loving father of seven children-all College educated and working in the academic or medical field. Throughout his adult life he was always actively involved with community service; held church leadership positions; and was active in mission work in the United States, Guatemala, and Africa. Whether at school, home, church, or in the community, Jim was a positive role model and mentor. 

Criteria: Business student and need. 

The Jeanie Austin Nelson Memorial Rodeo Scholarship is awarded to a Dawson Community College second-semester freshman who: is a rodeo athlete, has scored college rodeo points, is under the age of 24, has a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and is planning to return to DCC in the fall. 

This scholarship will be awarded at $150.00 per semester and the yearly total will be $300.00. Recipients must be full-time students and maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to receive the award. 

Applications must be submitted to the Dawson Community College Financial aid office by the students before April 8th. The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement, athletic achievement, recommendations, and partial need. 

For consideration the student must submit a completed application form, two letters of reference; one being of a person nature and one being from a coach, clergy member, employer, extra-curricular advisor, or volunteer work supervisor. The student must also submit a copy of fall semester grades and a copy of spring semester class registration. An interview may be requested.

The Joe Friederichs Memorial Science Scholarship initial donations were memorials. The first year this scholarship was awarded was in 2007-2008. Additional funds came in during the year which allowed going perpetual for the 2008-2009 award year.

This award is for first of second year students, majoring in a field of study which requires chemistry as part of the curriculum ( i.e: engineering, allied health, science, science education, etc.) or planning to enter or return to Dawson Community College in the fall.

Joe was educated and graduated from Eden Valley High School. He then graduated from the Gate Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota and worked as a telegrapher on the Montana branch of the Great Northern Railroad. In March 1951, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean War.

He was honorably discharged in March 1954 with the rank of Sergeant. Following his military service, Joe attended Carroll College in Helena where he received his bachelor’s degree. He began his teaching career in Buxton, North Dakota and then moved to Glendive in 1961 to teach at Dawson County High School.

During the summer months Joe worked as a park ranger for the National Park Service in Glacier National Park. He was united in marriage to Carol Awsumb on June 18, 1963 in Glendive, Montana. He then obtained his master’s degree from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and spent the rest of his teaching career as an instructor at Dawson Community College. He retired in 1994.

The Jonas Kolberg Memorial Agriculture Scholarship was established for Dawson Community College freshmen, majoring in Agriculture, planning to return to Dawson Community College in the fall. 

The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, and potential success in Agriculture, rather than on need.

The Glendive JSEC is committed to assisting the upcoming workforce to realize their goals and in 2000 it established a $200 Dawson Community College scholarship for Dawson County High School seniors.

Today, the JSEC offers three $500 Dawson Community College scholarships. The scholarship criteria has evolved through the years and is now open to seniors graduating from High School in Circle, Glendive, Richey, and Wibaux or returning Dawson Community College students from those same areas.

The Kay-Dunkerley-Magnussen Memorial Art Scholarship was established in 1987 by her parents Luke and Marquerite Dunkerley. The requisites that are required are: 

1.     That the recipient be a graduating senior of Dawson County High School, Glendive, Montana. 

2.     That the recipient attend Dawson Community College, Glendive, Montana. 

3.     That Dawson County High School art/craft teachers and one Dawson County High School administrator select the recipient. 

4.     That the year interest, only, be used for the scholarship. 

It is the parent’s wish that through this scholarship, a student with artistic potential, each year, may be encouraged to further their art education.

This scholarship established by Precision Machine and Weld,, Incorporated was established in memory of Keith Paul Guelff to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria outlined in this agreement. 

Mr. Guelff was a Glendive native, a farmer, and a lifelong learner who loved studying about natural history, ancient artifacts, geology, and the wonders of the earth. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in bio-chemistry from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. 

After college he taught school for a time before he began farming in Dawson County. His passion was making things grow, hunting and collecting rocks and minerals, solving problems, and helping others. He believed that college was important for many reasons, not the least of which, because it taught students how little he or she thought they knew. Teaching and learning were central to his life. 

The fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. 

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid. 

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one of more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process. A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full –time students in good standing at Dawson Community College, majoring in Agri-business or a related field: and (2) maintain an overall (2.75) GPA. 

Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award. In order for a recipient to receive this award in a subsequent year, he or she must reapply and be selected as the best candidate.

The Kenneth Skillestad Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in July 1985 with a lead gift from Mrs. Sharon Skillestad. The prerequisites established are: 

1.     That the recipient be a graduate of Dawson County High School. 

2.     That the recipient attend Dawson Community College. 

3.     That two Dawson County High School guidance counselors and one Dawson County High School administrator select the recipient. 

4.     That the interest, only, be used for the scholarship.

5.     That the scholarship award by $50 per quarter. 

6.     That the recipient may use the scholarship for a two-year period. 

The M.C. and Florence Kolstad Vocational Technical Scholarship was originally set up for the field of Auto Mechanics. When that program was discontinued, the field of study was changed to accommodate something that was in keeping with the original intent of the donors-a skill based program of study.

The selection of the recipient is based on scholastic achievement and recommendations rather than on need. The winner of the scholarship will be announced at the DCC Awards Banquet. 

The Martha Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in February 2012. Martha was born on January 15, 1932 in Malta, Montana. She was raised and educated in Malta graduating from Malta High School with the class of 1950. 

Following high school Martha attended Montana State University graduating with the class of 1954 with a teaching degree. Martha moved to Harlem, where she taught at the Harlem High School from 1954 until 1960. During her time in Houston, Martha met the love of her life, William D (Bill) Kelly, who was also teaching at the Harlem High School. 

They were united in marriage on December 23, 1964 in Glendive at Zion Lutheran Church. Martha taught in Wolf Point from 1960 until 1965 when she and Bill moved to Glendive where continued teaching. She taught Home Economics and Physical Education until she retired from Dawson County High School in 1982. 

Martha was also involved in after school programs. She was the advisor for the Future Homemakers of America Club in Wolf Point. She was the first girls Track Cross Country coach for Dawson County High School and the Cheerleading Advisor for all the schools where she taught. 

Upon her retirement, she taught hundreds of students for over 28 years. Mr. Bill Kelly was Principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Glendive. Between Lincoln and DCHS there were very few students that graduated in Glendive without knowing one or both. 

This scholarship is established with an endowed status. The earnings from the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. 

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another qualified applicant who meets the requirements in the Selection Criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Financial Aid Director and Committee. 

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The College may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one or more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College; (2) permanent residence must be within a 100 mile radius of Glendive, Montana; (3) have a designated Education as a major. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award.

The Mary Moore Memorial Scholarship was established for Dawson County High School seniors planning to attend Dawson Community College in the fall and are going to enroll as Education Majors.

The scholarship selection committee comprised of Dawson County High School Librarian and English instructors will make the choice. The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement and potential success as a teacher and will be based on need in case of a tie.

The Music Faculty Salary Endowment agreement was made and entered into on the 1st day of May, 2017 by and between Cliff and Melonie Beeler, hereinafter referred to as the “Donor” and Dawson College Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized and located in Glendive, Montana.

The donation is transferred and delivered to the Dawson College Foundation for the purpose of establishing the Music Faculty Salary Endowment (the “Fund”) and is to become an asset of the Dawson College Foundation and to be governed by the Articles of Incorporation for the Dawson College Foundation, and By-Laws of that organization, as amended from time to time. 

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The principal of the endowment will remain intact and the interest earned annually will be distributed for the intent of the endowment. The purpose of the Fund is to support the salary of the Dawson College Music Faculty.

The Patricia A. (Trish) Matteson Endowed Educational Scholarship was established in December of 2020. The endowment was made possible through gifts from family and friends of Matteson.

The scholarship will aid those students who wish to pursue a career in the Field of education and have a passion for making a difference. Matteson, an advocate for all students, helped establish 2 plus 2 transfer agreements in education with Dickinson State University, Montana State University Billings, and other colleges and universities in Montana.

Matteson grew up in the Midwest before coming to Montana. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Rocky Mountain College and her M.Ed. from MSU-Northern (then known as Northern Montana College). She taught fourth grade in Laurel Public Schools for three and a half years before taking four years off to be with her children, Ben and Jennifer.

She went to work at Dawson Community College in the fall of 1986 in the Learning Center. During her 23 years at DCC she taught in the Learning Center, served as Career Counselor, and taught Educational classes. Her years at DCC were special to her because she enjoyed the family-like atmosphere and her work with the college students. She still loves hearing from and seeing former students.

Trish and her husband, Tim, and their children have fond memories of their time associated with Dawson Community College. For further information and criteria for the scholarship, please contact the Dawson Community College Foundation.

Raymond and Natha Ostby graduated from Dawson Community College in 1968. They make two scholarships available through their foundation. These scholarships are awarded to freshman students who will be returning to Dawson Community College and show academic excellence, demonstrate a desire to fill a societal need, and who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution.

The Ree Ride Scholarship was established in August of 2008. This scholarship is established through the Dawson College Foundation with criteria specified by Tom Ree. 

The scholarship fund is to continue to build until it reaches the Dawson College 

Interest may then be used to fund a needy student (one who does not have access to other funds). The DCC Rodeo Coach may on occasion with special permission from Mr. Ree utilize the interest for a needy Rodeo athlete. Should the fund continue to grow to be a substantial amount an application process should be implemented for the selection of a recipient. 

Recipient criteria are as follows: 

1.     Must attend DCC full time. 

2.     Can be either a first or second year student.

3.     Ag major or rodeo athlete.

The Reid Ripley Memorial Agriculture Scholarship was established for first or second year students, majoring in Agriculture, preferably from Dawson Community Count or the surrounding area, planning to enter or return to Dawson Community College in the fall. 

The selection of the recipient is based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, and potential in Agriculture, rather than on need. 

Ty and Connie Ripley are the donors. Parents of Reid Ripley.

This Richard E. Guenzi Memorial Scholarship was established for a first or second year student, planning to enroll at Dawson Community College and major in computer science. The scholarship selection committee will be comprised of Dan and Dawn Guenzi, Dawson Community College computer instructors, and Ralph Lenhart. The winner of the scholarship will be announced at the DCC awards banquet for a second year student, and by mail if a first year student.

Richard “Dick’ Guenzi served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1946 as an Electronic Technician and Fireman First Class. He then attended Colorado A&M College in Fort Collins, followed by the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mr. Guenzi worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Casper, Wyoming before becoming surveyor for Shell Oil Company. In 1957 he established Guenzi Surveys. In 1967 he began teaching land surveying technology at Dawson Community College, where he later introduced the computer science program.

He became division chairman of the vocational technical department at Dawson in 1989 and retired in 1991. He also developed Apple computer surveying software, which he marketed nationwide.

The Richard R. McMullin Scholarship fund was established in August 2008. This scholarship fund was organized by “Friends of Richard R. McMullin”, established through the Dawson College Foundation with criteria specified by Tom Ree. 

The scholarship fund is to continue to build until it reaches the Dawson College Foundation required dollar amount of $5,000, for a perpetual scholarship before it is to be made available through an application process. 

Recipient criteria are as follows: 

1.     Must attend DCC fulltime. 

2.     Can be either a first of second year student. 

3.     Science major with preference given to the fields of: biology, botany, earth science, and medical.

The Roman S. Zuroff Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in January of 2010.  The scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Roman Zuroff to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria outlined in this agreement.

Dr. Zuroff served as Chairman of the Dawson Junior College Board of Trustees from 1966 to 1973. He was elected President of the Board from 1968 to 1970. He served on the Board during the time the first building was constructed on the current campus site. Also, during this time-frame, the Dawson College Endowment was established which later became the Dawson College Foundation.

Once the scholarship reaches endowment status and has generated a minimum of $500 in earnings, the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. The amount of the award will be approximately $500; the exact amount may vary slightly.

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid.

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account.

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one of more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College, majoring in pre-health professions, such as medical science/nursing, medicine, dental, optometry, and (2) maintain satisfactory academic standing. Financial needs is a consideration.

The Ron Conrad Drama Endowment Scholarship was established by Melonie and Clif Beeler. Mr. Conrad is an educator and advocate for the arts with over 40 years of influence in Dawson County. He came to the area in 1976 and taught English, Speech, and Drama at DCHS.

During his time at the high school he led the forensics team to many state championships winning state coach of the year three times and national coach of the year once. After leaving DCHS, he was director of Head Start for 19 years and adjunct faculty at DCC. Mr. Conrad has a long history of helping DCC and the Glendive area as director of the Community Theater, running lights and sound for Miss Montana, and assisting the drama productions at Makoshika State Park.

The scholarship is established with an endowed status. The earnings from the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic years, half in the fall, and the remaining half in the spring semester.

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another qualified applicant who meets the requirements in the Selection Criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Financial Aid Director and Committee.

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The College may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account.

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one or more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: (1) preference will be given to students pursuing Fine Arts (2) If no applicants pursue Fine Arts, preference will go to candidates who do not receive athletic scholarships. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award. 

The Rotary Club of Glendive established this endowed scholarship on January 23, 2013. Goals of Rotary International include promoting community service, providing opportunities for education and literacy, and solving other world problems, such as water and housing shortages.

The scholarship revenue will provide funding for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester.

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who meets the requirements in the selection criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid.

Contributions may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account.

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one of more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process. A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College; (2) maintain an overall 2.5 GPA; (3) be a graduate of a Dawson County high school or home school; and (4) have demonstrated academic achievement and a record of community service.

A record of community service may include experience in Rotary sponsored activities, such as the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, or Interact Club. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award. In order for a recipient to receive this award in a subsequent year, he or she must reapply and be selected as the best candidate.

The Dawson College Foundation will provide a report to the Donor at the end of the academic year regarding the selection and progress of scholarship award recipients.

The Stockman Bank Endowed Scholarship was established in February 2010. This scholarship is being established to provide financial assistance to selected students who meet the criteria outlined in this agreement. 

Since its establishment in 1953 by Wm, Nefsy, Stockman Bank has been a banking organization to serve the needs of the entire community. Particularly important in its original vision was to serve agriculture producers and local businesspeople. Stockman Bank continues to serve the interests and financial needs of these important members of Montana’s communities. 

This scholarship is established for an endowment status. When the fund has generated a minimum of $500 in earnings, the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. The amount of the award will be approximately $500; the exact amount may vary slightly. 

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another student who fulfills the requirements in the Selection Criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Director of Financial Aid. Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one or more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: (1) a Montana resident; (2) admitted or enrolled as a student in good standing at Dawson Community College; (3) preferably majoring in an agricultural-related program or major; and (4) preferably a full-time student. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one-year award. In order for a recipient to receive this award in a subsequent year, he or she must reapply and be selected as the best candidate.

The Montana Vietnam Veterans of America was founded in Glendive in June of 1985. They became an official member of the National VVA in December 1985. The applicant for the scholarship must be (a) An Honorable discharged veteran of the regular armed forces of the United States or their spouse, child or stepchild or (b) The spouse, widow or widower, child or stepchild of any military service person killed in the line of duty, or an MIA, or Prisoner of War. 

The Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a Montana Resident. The applicant must have maintained a 2.0 grade point average in high school or the last college semester attended prior to the semester applied for scholarship. 

The scholarship may be used in any field of study at Dawson Community College. The applicant must maintain full-time status and maintain a minimum of 12 hours per semester. 

The scholarship is for $250.00 for one year only and will be dispensed with $125.00 in the fall semester and $125.00 in the spring semester. Proceeds from the scholarship must be used to pay college tuition expenses and the cost of books. 

The winner of the scholarship will be determined by a selection committee who will follow the guidelines set forth by Glendive Chapter #234 of the VVA. Glendive Chapter #234 of the VVA reserve the right to reject any and all applications. Applications must be post marked by March 15. 

In June of 2019 the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 234 of Glendive, Montana recently received a significant grant from the Kool Kids Child Care Center Board of Directors. Funds from this grant were used to enhance the Vietnam Veterans of America scholarship endowment, managed by the Dawson College Foundation. 

The membership of the VVA Chapter 234 extend their greatest thanks to Kool Kids Child Care. This endowment was established in 1987. Scholarship assistance to Dawson Community College has been awarded since its establishment.

The W. and Ann Dohrmann Memorial Scholarship was established for area students, planning to attend Dawson Community College. This scholarship will be awarded at $250.00 per semester, renewable for four (4) consecutive semesters and the yearly total will be $500. Recipients must be full-time students and maintain a 2.0 grade point average in 12 credits per semester in order to continue to receive the award.

The selection of a recipient is based on scholastic achievement, recommendations, and extra-curricular activities, rather than on need.

Students should fill out the application: obtain two personal references and a copy of the seventh-semester transcript for seniors, high school transcript for recent graduates or a copy of fall semester grades and spring class registration if applying as a second year student.

All of the application items must be submitted by the student to the Dawson Community College Financial Aid Office.

The Wendee Eyer Memorial Scholarship was established in September of 1989 and begin in the fall of 1990 with a $5,000 lead gift. The scholarship award is full full tuition or interest earned whichever is less. The recipient must be a DCHS recent graduate who is attending Dawson Community College. The minimum grade point average must be 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The recipient must have a high school emphasis in math and science.

The selection committee at the time of the establishment of the scholarship included Jerry Jacobs, Steve Wedel, and Richard Lindgren. Replacement appointees to be made by high school principal in math/science area. 

Mr. Toepke was a local entrepreneur who served on the Dawson College Foundation for 33 years, holding the President position for 29 of those years. He received an honorary degree from Dawson Community College in 1996. Wes was a firm believer in giving back to his community, supporting not only the College but ABC Little League, Glendive Girls’ Softball, the Boys and Girls Club, Cottonwood Country Club, Glendive Tennis Association, Grandview and the Senior Citizen’s Center. 

The scholarship is established with an endowed status. The earnings from the fund will provide for one or more annual scholarship awards to be announced in the spring and disbursed the following academic year, half in the fall and the remaining half in the spring semester. 

If a scholarship award is unused, it may be retained in the scholarship account or may be awarded to another qualified applicant who meets the requirements in the Selection Criteria portion of this agreement. This decision will be made by the Dawson Community College Financial Aid Director and Committee. 

Contributors may donate additional funds to the account at any time. The college may continue to award the scholarship so long as funds remain available in the scholarship account. 

A scholarship committee within the college will choose one or more recipients of the award each year. The following criteria will be used in the selection process: A recipient must (1) be enrolled as a first-time: full-time student in good standing at Dawson Community College; (2) permanent residence must be within a 100 mile radius of Glendive, Montana. Financial need is a consideration, but not a determining factor. This is a one year award.

The Zach Anderson Memorial Scholarship was set up by Zach’s family to help students with financial needs. It is open to male and female athletes either graduating from high school or already attending college. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

1.     You must have graduated from the following Eastern Division AAU Wrestling Counties: Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Phillips, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan, Valley, and Williams County in North Dakota. 

2.     Preference will be given to students that participate in the wrestling program. 

3.     Preference will be given to students attending Minot State University. 

4.     Open to both male and female athletes. 

5.     Open to Graduating Seniors through Junior year in College. 

·        Scholarship recipients need to complete an application on a yearly basis. 

·        Applications will not be considered unless they are typed or printed. 

·        A copy of your most recent grade transcripts is required. 

Deadline: 

November 1 each year to awarded on January 29th of each year. $500.00 per semester starting with the fall semester, must see first semester grades and registration for 2ndsemester. 

Selection Committee: Rory Anderson, Toni Anderson, Derik Anderson, and Dustin Anderson.