Ken and Kristi Grafton Study Abroad Endowment

The Ken and Kristi Grafton Study Abroad Endowment is available to students who are pursuing a doctorate within the Department of Plant Pathology (with an emphasis on pathogen genetics or host/parasite interactions) or Department of Plant Sciences (with an emphasis on plant breeding and genetics). Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above in their first year of studies in their Ph.D. program. Preference is given to students who have published in research journals or presented their research findings at national professional meetings. The award amount varies and students are automatically considered based on their completed General Application through the NDSU Scholarship Application system.