The Bemidji State University Foundation offers a variety of options for you to have a significant impact on the lives of our students. We would be happy to discuss your ideas and suggestions in developing opportunities within a specific program, department, initiative, or College.
Aalberts Memorial Scholarship
AAUW-Mabel Parks Scholarship
Abe Patterson Memorial Scholarship
Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship
Annie M. Czarnecki Scholarship
Bemidji KFC Scholarship
BSU Academic Achievement Scholarship
BSU Foundation General Scholarship
BSU Recognition Scholarship
Campus Honors Scholarships
Chet and Naomi Swedmark Family Scholarship
Chet Anderson Leadership Scholarship
David and Dianne Parnow Scholarship
Francis Johnson Scholarship
Fred Breen Scholarship
George and Sandy Thelen Leadership Scholarship
George W. Neilson Admissions Scholarship
Hartz Scholarship
Hunt Family Scholarship
James and Janet Love Scholarship
Joe & Jan Lueken Presidential Scholarship
John S. Glas Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth and Mary Erickson Scholarship
Knoshaug Mathematics Scholarship
Kopp Family Foundation Scholarships
Les Duly Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship
Minnesota Energy Resources
Naylor Electric Scholarship
Paul Bunyan Telephone Cooperative Scholarship
Presidential Honorarium Scholarship
Presidential Scholarship Endowment
Robin Norgaard Kelleher BSU Scholarship
Russell and Gudrun Harding Scholarship
Special Situation Scholarship
Tuorila/Haiby Scholarship
Winston and Irene Naylor Scholarship
Presidential Leadership Scholarships
David and Kathryn Sorensen Leadership Endowment
Alpha Nu Scholarship
Modern & Classical Language Scholarship
Patricia Rosenbrock Scholarship for Community Activism
Bemidji Rotary Scholarship
Constance Simenson-DeKrey Scholarship
Harry Moore Scholarship
Wm and Dona Mae Naylor Scholarship
Robin Norgaard Kelleher Scholarship
Wes Westrum Memorial Scholarship
John B. Arneson Scholarship
Jack & Delphine Jacobsen Scholarship
Norm Wagner Memorial Scholarship
Al Clark Scholarship
Tom Rowlette Scholarship
Anderson Family Scholarship
Nancy and Jim Bensen Scholarship
James and Marilyn Heltzer Education Scholarship
Residential Life/Dining Service Award
Theta Tau Epsilon Gerald Michael Schnabel Award
Rick Maynard Scholarship Fund
Allison Marvin Memorial Scholarship
Please feel free to contact the Foundation staff for questions relating to scholarships.
The following scholarships are available through the American Indian Resource Center.
Esther and Alfred C. Instebo Scholarship
Joe and Jan Lueken American Indian Scholarship
Jack and Marie St. Martin American Indian Scholarship
Red Lake Scholarship
F. Miles and Margaret Nelson Scholarship
Paul V. Boswell Memorial Scholarship
Stan K. Medina Memorial Scholarship
American Indian Alumni Scholarship
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Scholarship
If you would like to make a gift or receive information about the American Indian Resource Center, please contact

Dawn Huseby, Director of Development
Contact Dr. Donald Day
Executive Director, AIRC
If you would like to make a gift or receive information about the A. C. Clark Library, please contact

Joe Czapiewski, Director of Development
Contact Robert Griggs
Associate Vice President for Extended Learning & Library
The Center for Extended Learning was founded in 1973 to meet the needs of long-distance students. Some thirty years later, we're still doing what we do best - helping you achieve your academic goals, no matter where you happen to live. Through the CEL, you are free to take individual courses your need, or even complete an entire degree - right from the comfort and convenience of your own home or office.
The following scholarships are available through the Center for Extended Learning.
BSU Distance Learning Scholarship
Ed Gersich Distance Education Scholarship
Gladys McKinley Distance Learning Scholarship
Michael McKinley Distance Learning Scholarship
Northern MN Distance Learning Professional Scholarship
If you would like to make a gift or receive information about the Center for Extended Learning, please contact

Joe Czapiewski, Director of Development
Contact Robert Griggs
Associate Vice President for Extended Learning & Library
View the BSU Insider for specific information pertaining to the Scholarship Award Recipients for the 2009/2010 academic year.