Cavalier, ND

“I am currently studying Liberal Arts at LRSC. After graduation, I plan to earn Bachelor’s in History Education and become a high school history teacher. I am also President of the Student Senate, a valuable extracurricular for getting involved in student government.

I have so far received the James Wakefield and American Bank Center Scholarships and I feel very honored. Receiving these shows my hard work, helps financially, and enhances my transcript.”

Kensal, ND

Nicole chose Lake Region State College because it’s a great place to start your college path.

“Why pay more to take the classes at a four-year university when you can take them at a two-year school?”

She found cost savings at LRSC because students only pay for the first 12 on-campus credits. Additional on-campus credits are a bonus. Nicole says all her instructors are great and they truly care about your well-being.

Nicole is the recipient of the Jay & Mavis Gerrells Scholarship endowment

Adelaide, Australia

Austin chose LRSC as it was very affordable and offered an excellent program in accounting. And, as you can see by the photo the great baseball program offered by the college was a bonus.

“Scholarships have had a profound impact on me and many students I know. LRSC offers many scholarships that have made college more affordable and reduced much of the stress of finances.”

Austin received scholarships from the Colleen Bryn Memorial Endowment, Gary and Rita Stenson Endowment, and Harley Summers Toolbox Scholarship.

Leeds, ND

“Because LRSC is only 30 miles from my hometown, it was the perfect location go back and forth to school. I could also take care of my livestock. In addition, attending LRSC cost must less than going to a larger university.”

After college Jarrel plans to earn a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. “Aside from LRSC’s lower tuition compared to a four-year school, scholarships have been a huge blessing to me. I have been able to pay my way through my Associate’s without taking out student loans. I want to thank those who give to institutions for various scholarships. Your contributions do not go to waste.”

Jarrel received the David and Jamie Nienhuis Scholarship and Darling Family Scholarship.

Devils Lake, ND

“I wasn’t quite sure where I wanted to go for college, but the supportive atmosphere really touched me. The cost was also a big factor, and that truly helped solidify my decision.

LRSC has many, many scholarships to help students attending college. My scholarships helped bring relief from worrying about how I was going to pay for college.”

Braden is a qualifier for International DECA competitions.

Braden received a scholarship from the Brian and Deb Houkom Endowment.

Belcourt, ND

Scholarships played a huge role in Tucker Bercier’s college journey. He chose LRSC because it was a way to learn to be independent yet close to home. While at LRSC he’s received honor scholarships, the Susan E. Greenleaf endowed scholarship and external scholarships.

“Scholarships have been beneficial in allowing me to focus on the content of my studies, rather than the financial burdens. The generous donors of LRSC have helped shape my entire career path, so I am forever grateful."

After graduating this December, Bercier transferred to continue studies with a goal of being a social science educator. 

Langdon, ND

Hope chose Lake Region State College because she wanted a college with smaller class sizes. Hope is studying Nursing.

“I desired the opportunity to establish personal relationships with other students and my professors. LRSC is also super affordable and offers flexibility with my schedule.”

The affordability created a great cost savings for Hope.

“Tuition is affordable and the scholarships and grants I was offered were very generous.”

Although not an endowment recipient, Hope received honor scholarships and Royal CTE scholarship from LRSC.

Mariah Foote attended Lake Region State College from 2015 - 2017. She earned her Associate Degree of Science from LRSC in those two years. Mariah transferred to the University of Mary to pursue a psychology bachelor’s and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy. With her full college education, Mariah will work as an occupational therapist.

Mariah’s college education started at LRSC and to her, it was a great experience. “I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement I received from the LRSC staff, particularly Shaun Prince. Her guidance and unwavering belief in my potential were instrumental in my education journey,” Mariah said.

Mariah’s advice to students: “LRSC offers great support and services like TRiO, which guided me to my degree.”