Scholarship Opportunities

Use this listing as a resource for potential scholarships.  The specific scholarship criteria and deadlines listed below may be from the previous school year and are subject to change.  As scholarship notifications are received, this listing is updated with the latest info (criteria, websites, and deadlines, etc). 

*Please regularly check your “Class of 202x Senior Guidance” Google Classroom page and the entryway for some new scholarships that are not listed online*

This spreadsheet and Google Doc are great places to look for Scholarships! All individual scholarships that we receive are posted in these documents. 

Please keep in mind this does not represent an all-inclusive list of scholarships.

• Don’t forget to inquire about institutional scholarships at the schools you are considering. 
• Religious groups, civic groups, fraternal organizations, and employers may be additional sources of scholarships.  Students are also encouraged to involve parents in their search. 
• Try free scholarship searches online at sites like fastweb.com, cappex.com, or meritaid.com

Scholarship Search Engines and College Planning Resources

The ND Career Builders- Scholarship & Loan Repayment program is a tool for business to recruit and retain talent in high-need and emerging occupations in the state.  This unique partnership provides $1 of state funds for each $1 of private-sector matching funds, up to a total of $17,000 per recipient!  The high-need and emerging occupations list is reviewed annually to determine qualifying positions.  Individuals can receive a scholarship on the front end, loan repayment on the back-end, or both, for their commitment to the state to fill one of the high-need occupations.  Learn more by reviewing the information below, or contact the NDUS at 701-328-2906 or ndfinaid@ndus.edu with questions.

Big Future - Welcome to the College Board's Scholarship Search!  Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion.

Cappex.com  This site provides student reviews of 3,000 colleges, displays your admission chances on a scattergram view, and allows a search for $11 billion in merit scholarships.

NCAA Scholarships- NCAA  Divisions I and II schools provide more than $2.9 billion in athletics scholarships annually to more than 150,000 student-athletes. Division III schools do not offer athletics scholarships. Only about two-percent of high school athletes are awarded athletics scholarships to compete in college. Of the student-athletes participating in sports with professional leagues, very few become professional athletes. A college education is the most rewarding benefit of the student-athlete experience.

North Dakota Indian Scholarships -  Students can earn up to $2,000 in scholarship funding per year. Recipients must maintain GPAs of 2.0 or higher.  Applicants must be North Dakota residents and enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribe. They must be accepted for admission by a North Dakota institution of higher learning or state vocational education program and be enrolled as full-time students. Scholarships are based on unmet need as well as merit. Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 - 3.499 must show unmet need to qualify. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher can qualify based on merit. Students may not receive more than the equivalent of full funding for six academic years.

American Indian College Fund Additional Scholarship Database – College information and multiple scholarship opportunities.  Varying deadlines. Applications open January.

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund  The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) offers scholarship opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander students with financial need to increase their access to higher education and resources that cultivate their academic, personal, and professional success.

Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students-  Our goal is to inform students about critical information regarding their college education and share different resources that will help set them up for success.

ND Colleges

Many Colleges offer Scholarship opportunities, if you do not see the College of your choice listed below, please check their website for more information!

UND Scholarship Website - Multiple scholarship opportunities with varying deadlines.  These include but are not limited to: academic merit, nursing, athletic, cultural diversity, and disability scholarships. 

NDSU First-Year Scholarships – Multiple scholarship opportunities with varying deadlines.  Scholarships may also rely on FAFSA information for need-based awards. Be sure to submit all applications early to allow for optimal consideration. 

University of Mary - The University of Mary offers a number of scholarship programs to help students with the cost of tuition. In fact, ninety-nine percent of University of Mary students receive scholarships or some form of financial aid.  Explore scholarship opportunities offered by the University of Mary, as well as outside scholarship resources.

Bismarck State College - BSC offers several scholarships for which you can apply annually. The scholarships are funded by the BSC Foundation through contributions from alumni, faculty and staff, friends, parents, campus organizations, and corporations. Scholarships totaling more than $400,000 are typically awarded. There are multiple scholarship opportunities with varying deadlines.

Minot State University - Minot State University offers a variety of undergraduate scholarships funded from gifts to the University. Scholarships are based on academic achievements, financial need and other criteria defined by the donors. There are multiple scholarship opportunities with varying deadlines.

Jamestown State University - The University of Jamestown offers additional awards ranging from major-related scholarships to fine-arts participant scholarships, alumni referral and legacy status awards, as well as athletic scholarships. There are multiple scholarship opportunities with varying deadlines.

Dickinson State University - Multiple scholarship opportunities with varying deadlines.  These include but are not limited to: athletic, academic merit, and fine and performing arts scholarships. 

Valley City State University – A wide variety of scholarships and waivers are offered based on academic merit, athletics, diversity, and more. 

NDSCS-  Variety of school specific scholarship information and financial aid basics.