Bobcat Company started the scholarship program (now administrated by DICE) more than 30 years ago and over 500 scholarships have been awarded since the program's inception. The scholarship applications were judged on academics; content and clarity of a written essay; honors and participation in school; and community activities. The entries were scored by an independent judge outside of the company.
"This is another exceptional group of young men and women," said Nikki Bruce, communications manager for DICE. "We are thrilled to congratulate and reward them for what they've already accomplished, and we look forward to watching them progress as future leaders in whatever careers they choose."
The 2011 - 2012 recipients of the DICE Scholarship are:
Benjamin Ballweber, of Fargo, N.D., attending North Dakota State University
Ashley Berg, of Lisbon, N.D., attending Minnesota State University Moorhead
Kate Fitzgerald, of Moorhead, Minn., attending University of North Dakota
Abbey Heidrich, of Bismarck, N.D., attending University of Mary
Becka Heidrich, of Bismarck, N.D., attending University of Mary
Briana Hoaby, of Lisbon, N.D., attending North Dakota State University
Tristan Juran, of Oakes, N.D., attending North Dakota State University
Kayla Owens, of Bismarck, N.D., attending University of North Dakota
Helen Pashos-Pickron, of Atlanta, attending Georgia Institute of Technology
Toni Planteen, of Fargo, N.D., attending University of Mary
Robert Rodriguez, of Peachtree City, Ga., attending Georgia State University
Aaron Rudebusch, of Wahpeton, N.D., attending North Dakota State University
Nicholas Schmitz, of Bismarck, N.D., attending North Dakota State University
Chelsey Stoppleworth, of Gwinner, N.D., attending North Dakota State University
Ja'Bria Summers, of Statesville, N.C., attending East Carolina University
Asia Thomas, of Lawrenceville, Ga., attending Savannah State University
Jared Trangsrud, of Enderlin, N.D., attending North Dakota College of Science
Travis VanHoy, of Union Grove, N.C., attending University of North Carolina Wilmington
Kasie Weber, of Milnor, N.D., attending Minnesota State University Moorhead
Taylor Werner, of Bismarck, N.D., attending North Dakota State University