The North Dakota Water Education Foundation (NDWEF) has named Jayden Bondy of Petersburg, Aria Braaten of Hoople, Carter Schmitz of Christine, and Kara Siemieniewski of Ganeseo as the 2024 recipients of the Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship.

Each of these students wrote essays on the theme of “Your most vivid memory concerning water.” The NDWEF established the Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship Endowment to honor Russell Dushinske and Warren Jamison for their outstanding service, leadership, and lifelong commitment to water development in North Dakota.

Jayden Bondy, a 2024 graduate of Dakota Prairie High School in Petersburg, plans to attend Valley City State University to pursue a degree in education. She aspires to become a teacher and youth leader. Her parents are John and Melissa Bondy.

Aria Braaten, a 2024 graduate of Grafton High School, will start her studies at the North Dakota State College of Science, focusing on agriculture. She aims to continue her education at North Dakota State University, majoring in agriculture education. Her parents are Sarah and Jason Johnston.

Carter Schmitz, a 2022 graduate of Killdeer High School, is currently a civil engineering student at North Dakota State University. His interest in engineering began while working for a local company specializing in grain bin engineering and construction. His parents are Staci and Chris Schmitz.

Kara Siemieniewski, a 2024 graduate of Lidgerwood High School, will attend the North Dakota State College of Science to specialize in precision agronomy with a minor in animal science. She plans to contribute to her family’s agricultural business after college. Her parents are Lucas and Sadie Siemieniewski.

The Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship Endowment, established by the NDWEF within the North Dakota Community Foundation, commemorates Russ Dushinske and Warren Jamison’s distinguished service, leadership, and dedication to water development in North Dakota.

This endowment provides four $1,500 scholarships to deserving North Dakota students who attend a college or university within the state. Preference is given to, but not limited to, students studying water-related fields or those whose families are actively involved in North Dakota’s water resource management.

The scholarship awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet of the North Dakota Water Convention on Dec. 12, 2024.

The 2025 Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship will be available Janaury 1, 2025.