Scholarships

Applications for NDRPA’s 2027 Dr. Sandra Modisett Memorial Scholarship and the 2027 Dr. LaVernia Jorgenson Memorial Professional Development Scholarship will be accepted this spring. Check back then for application links.

 

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.

2026 Scholarship Winners                

     

Aspen Eslinger (U-Mary)     Jaci Fischer (U-Mary) 

 

  • 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)
  • 2024 – Savannah Green (NDSU) & Taylen Thomas (University of Mary)
  • 2025 – Kamryn Wiese (NDSU), Benjamin Huhn (NDSU) & Ella Bossert (NDSU)
  • 2026 – Aspen Eslinger (U-Mary) and Jaci Fischer (U-Mary)

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.

2026 Scholarship Winner                        

                 Austin Boepple 

 

  • 2002 – Ann Poeschel West, Grafton Parks & Recreation Department
  • 2017 – Jill Nelson, Grand Forks Park District
  • 2022 – Hilary Flatt, Valley City Parks and Recreation
  • 2023 – Randi Litchy, Fargo Park District
  • 2024 – Andrew Grafton, Dickinson Parks and Recreation
  • 2025 – Stephanie D’Ambrisio, Fargo Park District
  • 2026 – Austin Boepple, Dickinson Parks and Recreation