The First Generation Business Scholarship is awarded to first-generation, incoming freshman who are majoring in a program within the College of Business. The scholarship is supported by the Challey Institute and the Ron and Kaye Olson Deanship for NDSU's College of Business.

Eligibility 

Students must be enrolled at NDSU as a first-generation, incoming freshman and be majoring in a program within the College of Business.

Awards

Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000. Recipients are expected to attend all events in the Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series.

Application

Students can apply for this one-time scholarship using the NDSU Academic Scholarship Application. Be sure to select the Olson/Challey First Generation Business Scholarship on the online form. 

Deadlines

• Incoming freshmen: February 1, 2024

From Scott Beaulier, Dean of NDSU's College of Business:

"As a first-generation student myself, I have firsthand experience with the challenges of being first-generation. I also have tremendous gratitude for the opportunity higher education has afforded me."