NDDSVC Awards $13,500 in Scholarships

Empowering women through education: NDDSVC awards $13,500 in scholarships

BISMARCK, ND—In August, the North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) awarded a total of $13,500 to seven women through the organization’s Women’s Opportunity Scholarship.

The Women’s Opportunity Scholarship provides financial assistance to low-income women pursuing higher education in North Dakota. The scholarship aims to break the bonds of poverty and empower women to enhance their lives and the lives of their families both economically and intellectually. Scholarship funds help recipients pay for tuition, books and other school expenses.

2025 Women’s Opportunity Scholarship recipients include:

• Mina Afrasiabi, Grand Forks—University of North Dakota
• Nicelette Blowers, Bismarck—Minot State University
• Jenna Brave Bull, Mandan—Bismarck State College
• Jennifer Grohs, West Fargo—North Dakota State University
• Jaylee Jay, Minot—Minot State University
• Damaris Ortega Rivera, Mandan—Bismarck State College
• Lataya Seminole, Bismarck—United Tribes Technical College

“These recipients have shown strength when faced with adversity and have big goals for the future,”  said Dana Mees, Assistant Director at NDDSVC. “It’s an honor to support them through the Women’s Opportunity Scholarship and be part of their journey.”

For those interested in applying for the Women’s Opportunity Scholarship, applications are accepted every March 29th through June 15th. More information can be found at https://nddsvc.org/get-involved/womens-opportunity-scholarship

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The North Dakota Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition (NDDSVC) supports and serves as a unified voice for 18 domestic violence/sexual assault (DV/SA) victim advocacy centers across North Dakota. From training and educational materials to public awareness and legislative policy change, NDDSVC works to provide North Dakota communities with the best tools and information to better support victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.