Scholarships

Links to the applications for NDRPA’s 2024 Dr. Sandra Modisett Memorial Scholarship and the 2024 Dr. LaVernia Jorgenson Memorial Professional Development Scholarship are below. Applications for both scholarships are due by Nov. 1, 2023.

Dr. Sandra Modisett Scholarship

NDRPA annually recognizes outstanding university students enrolled in the fields of parks, recreation, leisure, natural resources and tourism through the Dr. Sandra Modisett Memorial Scholarship.

1992 – Jodi Anderson (UND) & Robyn Gervis (UND)
1993 – Michelle Curtis (University of Mary)
1994 – Theresa Younger (UND) & Robyn Gervis (UND)
1995 – Josie Nelson (UND) & Christopher Dill (NDSU)
1996 – James Saccoman (UND) & Brett Lambrecht (NDSU)
1997 – Jennifer McCracken (UND) & Justin Maillet (NDSU)
1998 – Chantel Olson (UND) & Jacinda Schneiter (NDSU)
1999 – Michelle A. Paulson (UND) & Jaime Melicher (NDSU)
2000 – Nicole Riddle (NDSU) & Stacia Jacobson (UND)
2001 – Emily O’Conner (UND)
2002 – Travis Schmidt (NDSU) & Mistyn Maurer (UND)
2003 – Anna Hoepner (NDSU) & Diana Downs (UND)
2004 – Andria Kilper (NDSU) & Carrie Jo Benke (UND)
2005 – Leah Mathias (NDSU), Tyler Tracy (NDSU) & Ira Signalness (NDSU)
2006 – Tracie Powers (UND) & Eric Kittelson (UND)
2007 – Leah Burgstahler (UND) & April Nies (UND)
2009 – Megan Borchert (NDSU) & Erik Sjursen (UND)
2010 – Rachael Bus (UND) & Sara Callaway (University of Mary)
2011 – Danna Nelson (UND) & Chelse Simon (University of Mary)
2012 – Nicole Barrett (UND) & Aubrey Ellefson (UND)
2013 – Bailee Vaughn (UND) & Ashely Marquis (UND)
2014 – Brenda Skime (NDSU) & Grant Richardson (NDSU)
2015 – Ethan Erbele (UND)
2016 – Jennifer Croy (UND)
2017 – Aimee Padgett (NDSU) & Krystal Wold (NDSU)
2018 – Rojin Karahan (DSU) & Thomas McClenahen (NDSU)
2019 – Benson Kramer (NDSU)

2023 NDRPA Dr. LaVernia Jorgensen Memorial Professional Development Scholarships: Amy Walters, Jamestown Parks and Recreation District, and Randi Litchey, Fargo Park District.

Dr. LaVernia Jorgensen Professional Development Scholarship

NDRPA recognizes professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge through advanced degrees, conferences or other learning opportunities through the Dr. LaVernia Jorgensen Memorial Professional Development Award.

2002 – Ann Poeschel West, Grafton Parks & Recreation Department
2017 – Jill Nelson, Grand Forks Park District
2022 – Hilary Flatt, Valley City Parks and Recreation
2023 – Amy Walters, Jamestown Parks and Recreation District, and Randi Litchy, Fargo Park District.