Red River Communications Scholarship Program

At Red River Communications, we believe in the power of education and in supporting our youth as they strive for success. That’s why we’re proud to offer $1,000 scholarships to 12 local students to allow them to pursue their dreams and build a brighter future.

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Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors whose families are Red River Communications members or customers. Whether heading to a university, community college, or technical/trade school, we want to help you take the next step in your educational journey.

Scholarships Available:

General Membership Scholarship ($1,000)EIGHT $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students within our service territory of the cooperative. The parent/legal guardian of the applicant must be a member of the Red River Rural Telephone Association (DBA Red River Communications).

General Customer Scholarship ($1,000)ONE $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student within our service territory. 

Vocational Scholarship ($1,000)ONE $1,000 scholarship award to provide opportunities to a student pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate, or an industry-recognized credential at a vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year community college, or state college.

Technical Scholarship ($1,000)– ONE $1,000 scholarship award to support a student interested in the fields of telecommunications and technology who has a strong desire to attain an education and needs financial assistance.

Agricultural Scholarship ($1,000) ONE $1,000 scholarship award for a student who plans to study for a career in some way connected to the agricultural industry. 

Learn more about the program and apply at the link below.

Application deadline is March 13, 2026.

If you you are unable to complete an online form, please complete and submit the form directly to Red River Communications by mail, email ([email protected]), or online by March 13, 2026. Mail to: PO Box 136, Abercrombie, ND 58001. 

Additional Scholarship Programs

FRS (Foundation for Rural Service) Scholarship program provides opportunities for students to attend college or vocational school.

The foundation annually awards scholarships to an exceptional group of rural students for their first year of college or vocational school. FRS has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since its inception, empowering rural students throughout the country to advance their communities with invaluable skill sets and experiences.

Applications for the 2026 FRS Scholarship Program are coming soon.


To apply, click the link below, and you will be brought to the FRS Scholarship Application. To learn more about FRS and other scholarship opportunities, go to www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships

Minnesota Residents: This year the Foundation will award six scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2026. There are two types of scholarships this year:

One of five $2000 General Scholarships: To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior with plans to attend post-secondary education at a university, college, or technical college, be a Minnesota resident, and the applicant’s family must subscribe to at least one service from an MTA member company, like Red River Communications. *Note: The Bud Morrow Scholarship will be awarded to the highest-scoring applicant in this category, who receive an additional $1,000.00.

One $3,000 Jon Tollefson Technology Scholarship: To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior with plans to major in either Telecommunications or Information Technology (IT) at a university, college, or technical college and be a Minnesota resident.


Applications for the 2026 MTA Scholarship program are coming soon.

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