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Betty Lu Lenthe Speech Education Grant Now Available

The North Dakota United Foundation is thrilled to announce the Betty Lu Lenthe Speech Education grant to our members. In recognition of the legacy of Betty Lu Lenthe, the grant promotes speech as part of the overall forensic program including speech, debate, and drama activities.
Published: June 0225

This grant is available to assist an individual member or group of members or their students in speech, debate, and drama activities. The award is open to individual members, students, student organizations, or educational institutions. 

Applicant creativity in the use of the grant is encouraged. Potential uses include supporting individual or team travel to competitive regional or national events; summer drama workshops for students; or purchasing of specialized equipment for drama. More than one award may be made. It is anticipated that about $1,000 will be available to support student activities in 2025. 

All NDU Foundation grant opportunities available to further enhance public education and public service in North Dakota. Grants are open for application year-round, as long as funding is available.  

Please visit https://ndunited.org/foundation/scholarships-and-grants to learn more about the Betty Lu Lenthe Speech Education Grant, as well as the variety of scholarships and grants offered by the NDU Foundation.  

The North Dakota United Foundation is recognized as a public foundation by the IRS under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Donations to the Foundation may be tax deductible for federal and state income tax purposes. Contact the NDU Foundation today at 701-223-0450 or [email protected] for more information.  

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