- Grants and
Scholarships
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- Adeline Stevenson Nurse Scholarship
- Following the death of Adeline Stevenson Nurse on July 12,
1983, Beta Chapter received a bequest of $10,000 for a state
scholarship to be administered in her name by Beta chapter "for
North Dakota women teachers who are attempting to attain their
graduate degree in education." Money from her estate has been kept
intact and added to with only the interest earned available for
scholarships. The first was awarded in 1986, and presently, the
scholarship is given in alternate years with the most recent
recipient being Ann Sorteberg, Zeta Chapter, Mayville, ND in 2005
in the amount of $500.
David Kegel Memorial Music Grant
- This grant begun with a bequest from Beta Chapter Member Jane
Kegel in memory of her husband. First awarded in 2001 it provides
funding for a junior high school music student to attend the
International Music Camp at the International Peace Gardens on the
North Dakota-Canadian border. In 2006, Hillary Breedan of
Discovery Junior High School received an award of $250.
Recruitment Grant $250
- Forerunner of this grant was an essay contest on "Why I Want
to Be a Teacher" conducted in 1947. Roberta Hartwell, Central High
School, Fargo, ND won the contest which carried a $50 award.
- Beginning in 1964 and continuing to the present, the
Recruitment Grant has been awarded to a high school senior who
plans to pursue an education degree. Applications are accepted
from area high school girls and the award is $250. In May, 2005,
Kayla Frappier of Oak Grove High School received the grant.
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- Copyright 10/9/2006