VALLEY CITY, N.D. (VCSU) – Tickets are on sale now for the annual VCSU Scholarship Auction happening Friday, April 17, at the Valley City Eagles Club.
This year’s theme of “Stars, Stripes & Scholarships” brings a patriotic celebration to the Eagles Club. Expect an evening filled with red‑white‑and‑blue spirit, standout auction items, and support for the students who represent the bright future of VCSU.
“The scholarship auction is a popular event for the Viking community. We are grateful for the continued generosity of our donors and bidders,” said Kim Hesch, assistant director for advancement. “Your support helps us ensure strong enrollment and meaningful scholarship opportunities for our students.”
Auction tickets are on sale now for $70 each, which includes admission, two drink tickets, and a buffet dinner. Purchase tickets online at www.vcsualumni.org or by contacting the VCSU Foundation office at 701‑845‑7203. New this year, guests can purchase reserved seating to guarantee their table location for the auction.
The night begins with a social hour at 5 p.m. The buffet dinner will be served at 6 p.m., with the live auction to follow at 7 p.m. This is an opportunity to bid on great items while contributing to scholarships, offering financial relief for future and current VCSU students.
New This Year – Reserved Seating
Skip the rush. Sit together. Enjoy the night! This year, guests can reserve a table to guarantee their seating arrangement for the evening. The options include:
- Reserved Half Table (4 Guests) – $300
Guaranteed group seating. Includes dinner and drink tickets for each guest. - Reserved Full Table (8 Guests) – $600
Your own table for the evening. Includes dinner and drink tickets for each guest.
Reserve a table online at www.vcsualumni.org or call the VCSU Foundation at 701‑845‑7203.
The silent auction will be set up in person again this year at the Eagles Club, but bids will be made exclusively in the Handbid app. Silent auction bidding begins Monday, April 13, at 1 p.m. and concludes at 8 p.m. on the night of the auction.
The Handbid app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. After downloading, participants follow the prompts to create an account, then choose “VCSU Scholarship Auction 2026” from the list. Users can monitor their winning and losing bids from the dashboard, receive notifications when they have been outbid, and check out within the app at the end of the night. Silent auction participants do not need to be present to win.
Social: Starting at 5 p.m. will be the social hour—browse the silent auction, check out the raffle boards, and try your luck at the popular prize wheel.
Donate Auction Items: Auction items are currently being solicited for the event. Anyone who wishes to donate an item can contact the VCSU Foundation office. As the event approaches, a list of silent and live auction items will be available on the VCSU Foundation website at www.vcsualumni.org, click on the “Auction” banner.
For more information regarding the VCSU Scholarship Auction, to purchase tickets, or to donate an item, call the VCSU Foundation Office at 701‑845‑7203 or visit the VCSU Auction website at www.vcsualumni.org