Richard Bronson Scholarships
2026 Scholarship Applications:
The North Dakota Grocers Association is excited to announce that the 2026 Richard Bronson Scholarship application is now open! These $1,000 scholarships are available to high school seniors or college students who are children of, or work for, full-time employees of NDGA member companies. Past winners are not eligible. Applications must be submitted by March 20, 2026. Follow the directions in the PDF below based on your education level.
High School Scholarship Application
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Apply Here2024 Scholarship Winners
The 2024 NDGA Richard Bronson Scholarship winners were announced at the April 17, 2024 Board Meeting. NDGA raises scholarship funds by conducting the NDGA Golf Outing and Silent and Live auctions. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals and companies, cash donations far exceeded previous years. A special thank you to the Bronson and Kessler families for setting up a $6000 match program that was very successful. This year we were able to award 15 scholarships, which is the most we have ever been able to do. Thanks to all of you who helped make this happen!
Invest in NDGA's Scholarship Program
NDGA is also aware of the ongoing labor situation facing retailers and vendors alike. At a two-day board meeting fall of 2020, the board identified programs that could be used to attract and retain employees:
- Partnerships between NDGA and businesses to grow their workforce in high-need areas such as refrigeration, IT, and transportation to name a few.
- Retail Management Certificate Program: Employers can offer this online course to current employees to enhance their managerial skills.
The North Dakota Grocers Association Board of Directors are requesting that you consider making a tax-free donation to the NDGA Scholarship. We will use this money to expand our current program to the benefit of Retailers, Associate Vendors, and your employees. Please contact NDGA with any comments or questions you may have.