Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship

The Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship celebrates the life and vibrant spirit of former UND student, Dru Sjodin, by turning grief into triumph and continuing her legacy of involvement. This scholarship provides funding toward tuition and fees for a full academic year. Young women entering their sophomore, junior or senior year from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply. The recipient of the Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship Endowment will be a highly motivated young woman who is held in good academic standing. She will have charitable interests and enjoy volunteering within her community.
Preference may be given to:

  1. A native of North Dakota or Minnesota
  2. Someone who demonstrates financial need

Selected recipient of the Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship will:

  • Collaborate with CVIC at UND
  • Attend Clothesline Project & Take Back the Night Rally
  • Assist with a communication plan to promote the Dru Sjodin Memorial Scholarship and CVIC at UND
  • Maintain two journal entries of scholarship experience to share with the donor of the scholarship and Dru’s Family

Award
$8,900.00
Scopes
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Deadline
03/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please respond to the following questions in 500 words or less per question.
    • Describe how you will honor Dru's memory by promoting safety and violence prevention in the upcoming year.
    • Describe how your leadership and service on campus has allowed you to positively impact individuals at UND or within the community as a whole.
    • Discuss how another individual or group has impacted your life, views or experiences.
  2. In order to determine financial need, applicant must have completed FAFSA
  3. Upload your unofficial transcript from Campus Connection if you did not upload it on the General Application.