National Guard Association
of North Dakota
We are a professional association of Soldiers and Airmen of the North Dakota Army and Air National Guard (current and retired). We are your friends and neighbors serving North Dakota and the United States of America.
Our purpose: To educate, advocate and promote the well-being of our state and nation. Now and forever – We are the Guard!
2026 Annual Membership Drive
NGAUS Membership Opportunities
National Level Scholarships
AFBA/NGAUS Scholarship
Scholarship for NGAUS active life and digital life members and their family members
The AFBA NGAUS Active Life Member Scholarship awards two $5,000 scholarships every July to Active Life members of NGAUS or dependents of Active Life members seeking an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degree. The applicant must be a full-time student.
The application period is now open. Application deadline: May 31, 2026.
Columbia Southern University Scholarship
Scholarship for NGAUS active annual or active life members
NGAUS has teamed with Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Alabama, to provide a new scholarship for the association’s active annual members.
The NGAUS-CSU Scholarship will be awarded every year to a current active annual or active life member of the association. The recipient may also transfer the scholarship to their spouse or another family member.
The submission period is now open. Application Deadline: July 1, 2026.
USAA Guardian Scholarship Fund
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GUARD CHILDREN
Since September 11, 2001, nearly 800 Guardsmen have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of the Global War on Terrorism. These heroes left behind more than 1,000 children. Established in 2011, the USAA Guardian Scholarship Fund provides college scholarships to the children of National Guardsmen who have been lost in service to our nation since 9/11. Over the past 12 years, NGEF has awarded more than 100 scholarships through the fund.
The submission period is now open. Application Deadline: June 30, 2026.
The Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOUNDED GUARDSMEN
Guard soldiers and airmen who were wounded in an operational or training mission during the Global War on Terrorism are eligible for a $1,000 college scholarship from the Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund.
Established in 2015, Van Hipp donates 100% of the proceeds from his book, The New Terrorism: How to Fight It and Defeat It to The Van Hipp Heroes Scholarship Fund. This initiative is administered by the National Guard Educational Foundation.
The submission period is now open. Application Deadline: July 1, 2026.
Team North Dakota represents at the 147th NGAUS Conference
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NGAND reaches 100% Membership Status for 2025
SUPPORT YOUR SOLDIERS AND AIRMEN WITH AN ANNUAL OR LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Your professional association draws its strength from a united membership. As a joint voice to the North Dakota legislative delegation in the US Congress; NGAND is best positioned to advocate for improved Guard member benefits. Annual and Life memberships are available to all active, separated and retired commissioned and warrant officers of the National Guard.
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2026 Corporate Sponsors
The NGAND/NDNGEA wish to say “Thank You” to our 2026 Conference Sponsors and Roughrider Association Members.
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Partner with us!
Our over 5,000 members are great customers! We come from every corner of North Dakota and from the surrounding states. We come from every walk of life, including many business owners, civic leaders, volunteer firefighters and first responders . . .
Partnering with the Roughrider Association will enable you to:
- Showcase your organization’s contribution to our National Defense
- Meet Congressional, State Government, and National Guard leaders
- Engage with product end-users, purchasing agents, and prospective college students
- Highlight your organization as a sponsor at North Dakota’s premier National Guard event