6 WINTER 2026 For over 36 years, Consolidated has invested in our youth through a scholarship program. Our goal is to help students from the communities we serve to further their education. Judging is based primarily on the essay. Only in the event of a tie are the other items included on the application considered. To apply, a student’s parents must be customers of Consolidated. The children of Consolidated employees and directors are not eligible. 2026 Consolidated Telcom Scholarship Ten (10) scholarships at $1,000 each Eligibility Requirements: High school student that will graduate in the year the scholarship is awarded and whose parents receive at least one service from Consolidated. Must submit the application and the essay by March 1, 2026. Essay Question: If you could design a new app to improve people’s lives, what would it be and why? 2026 Dual Credit Scholarship Eight (8) scholarships at $250 each – no limit on number awarded to each student Designed for high school students taking college courses online or in person where there is cost to them. Eligibility Requirements: Must submit the application, essay, a tuition bill (proof of payment) and a completion report with minimum of a C grade by January 15, 2026 or June 15, 2026. Essay Question: Options available at consolidatednd.com/ programs/#scholarship 2026 Tech Scholarship Two (2) Scholarships at $2,000 each Designed for college students who have completed their first year with a degree in a technology related field that would be relevant to Consolidated. Eligibility Requirements: Must submit the application, essay, and transcript showing degree program with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 by July 15, 2026. Essay Question: How do you see your field of study benefiting our region? Scholarship applications, essay topics, and additional information can be found here: consolidatednd.com/programs/#scholarship. THANK YOU TO OUR PHOTO CONTEST PARTICIPANTS We appreciate everyone who submitted photos for our annual Calendar Photo Contest. We loved seeing the creativity and community spirit captured in each image. The free 2026 calendars are now available at our main office at 507 South Main Ave in Dickinson. Congratulations to this year’s featured photographers listed below. Your photos truly showcase the beauty of our community! CONSOLIDATED SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Crystal Miller Stephanie Bren Richard Volesky Nancy Secrest Anneke Lindquist Ashley Coody Ron Crail Sidney Swanke Jack L Griffin Ali Pierce Albert Myran Emanuel Voigt Amanda Wright Karen Novotny Lucy Hurt Darlene Wyman
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