2023 Scholarship Recipients

Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 student scholarship winners, whose families are member-owners of Mor-Gran-Sou. In the spirit of the Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives value of commitment to community, Mor-Gran-Sou is proud to offer yearly scholarships to assist in developing rural leadership in our region.

Mor-Gran-Sou/Basin Electric scholarship

The winner of the Basin Electric Power Cooperative/ Mor-Gran-Sou scholarship award is Mandan resident, Anna Bendish. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship in the fall of 2023. Anna is the daughter of Debra Ova. She plans to attend the University of Mary in pursuit of a degree in Radiological Technology.

Mor-Gran-Sou/WDUS/3C Construction scholarship

 Two $500 scholarships were made available, on behalf of West Dakota Utility Services and 3C Construction, to applicants who plan to attend a certified vocational or technical school. Luke Maier, was awarded a $500 WDUS scholarship. Luke’s is the son of Sual & Sherry Maier. He plans to attend North Dakota State College of Science in pursuit of a degree in Diesel Technology.

There was no applicant for the 3C Construction scholarship.

Mor-Gran-Sou high school scholarships

Mor-Gran-Sou offered one $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from each of the high schools within our service area, for a total of seven $500 scholarships awarded. This year’s recipients receiving $500 in the fall of 2023 are:

• Elgin-New Leipzig Public School – Anna Schatz plans to attend NDSU in pursuit of a degree in Crop and Weed Science. Parent/member is Amber and Brian Schatz.
• Flasher Public School – Jayden Miller plans to attend Bismarck State College in pursuit of a degree in Nursing. Parent/member is Todd and Carmel Miller.
• Glen Ullin Public School – Gabrielle Kuhn plans to attend North Dakota State College  of Science in pursuit of a Dental Hygiene degree. Parent/member is Matthew and Theresa Kuhn.
• Hebron Public School – No application received.
• Mandan Public School – Kylie Thompson plans to attend Bismarck State College in pursuit of a degree in the Medical field. Parent/member is Eric and Susie Thompson.
• New Salem-Almont Public School – Levi Becker plans to attend the University of Mary in pursuit of an Accounting degree. Parent/member is Darcy and Darla Becker
• Selfridge Public School – Mali Morse plans to attend North Dakota State University in pursuit of an Education degree.  Guardian/member is Videll and Victor Krosch.
• Solen Public School – No application received.
• Standing Rock Community/Fort Yates Public School – No application received.
• Home School or outside MGS service territory – Caitlin Ottmar plans to attend the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, in pursuit of a Science degree. Her parents are Renee and Desmond Ottmar.

Luck of the Draw scholarships

Mor-Gran-Sou will award two $500 Luck of the Draw scholarships to be drawn at our annual meeting on July 21, 2023. All high school seniors (Class of 2023) who are dependents of Mor-Gran-Sou members and have not previously been chosen for an MGS scholarship are eligible for this scholarship. Students must attend our annual meeting and be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian and will be required to RSVP before the meeting. The RSVP card will be included with the annual meeting ballot packet mailed to members mid-June 2023