Best Colleges in North Dakota

UNDA

University of North Dakota Aerospace Undergraduate Scholarship

The North Dakota Space Grant provides scholarships to outstanding students who are attending public, two-year and four-year universities in North Dakota These scholarships are designed for STEM-majoring students (STEM is “science, technology, engineering and mathematics”). These degrees support NASA research and technology needs and are awarded for fall and spring semesters.

Interested students who are majoring in a STEM field should contact the financial aid office at their university. They will be required to obtain one letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Students should also fill out and submit the application form to the Office of Financial Aid. Students from Lake Region State College should submit a one-page essay about themselves and their current and future educational goals and how they relate to this scholarship.

MSUH

Minot State University Honor Scholarships

Minot State University awards several scholarships for freshman honor students and transfer students. These awards are made based on high school GPA, ACT and SAT scores. The higher the entrance exam scores and GPAs, the higher the scholarship amounts will be. For instance, an incoming student with a GPA between 3.50 and 4.00, an ACT of 30+ and an SAT between 1280 and 2210 may receive a renewable scholarship award of $2,500. Students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.49, an ACT of 18-19 and an SAT of 1270 to 1380 will receive a one-year only award of $500.

EMLF

Edson and Margaret Larson Foundation Scholarship

University of Mary This outside scholarship is a competitive award ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 per student, per academic year based on the availability of funds made available from the Edson and Margaret Larson Foundation. The amount of the award is based on demonstrated financial need and other academic awards the student receives. Scholarship is intended for students who show strong leadership potential and who plan to continue their studies in either Minnesota or North Dakota. If they plan to pursue a career in North Dakota, they will be strongly considered for this award. Eligible students will be juniors or seniors with 60 credits. They will be chosen based on their demonstrated levels of community service. A proven academic record, community service, leadership and entrepreneurial success. Graduates of North Dakota high schools and North Dakota residents will be given preference. Year-round campus students may be awarded for graduate studies.

VTC

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship

Contest At the University of Mary, Varsity Tutors schedules a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest. Competing students write an essay in response to the prompt-of-the-month. Each entry is reviewed by the Varsity Tutors at the end of the month. The winning student will be chosen to receive a $1,000 college scholarship.

North Dakota State University has a guaranteed awards program that is similar to Minot State University’s program. First-year students with high ACT scores (above 32) and high SAT scores (1420+) who also have high GPAs will win freshmen award scholarships. The GPA is unweighted. The higher the GPA and entrance exam scores, the higher the award will be.

For instance, an incoming freshman with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, an ACT of more than 32 and an SAT of more than 1420 will be awarded $3,000 per year, for four years, for a total of $12,000 cumulative.

A student with an ACT of 29 to 31 and an ACT of 1330 to 1410 and a 3.5 GPA will will $2,500 per year for four years (a total of $10,000 cumulative).

A student with a GPA of more than 3.0, an ACT of 22 to 24 and an SAT of 1020 will win a one-time award of $2,000.

Incoming students to NDSU who have an ACT of 22 or higher and an SAT equivalent to 1100, and a 3.0 cumulative GPA are eligible to compete for named scholarships. They should be admitted to NDSU to apply; but they can review criteria before applying to NDSU. Some of these scholarships include:

AG Dean’s Freshman Scholarship. Award total varies; it is available to incoming freshmen who are enrolled in the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources.

The Albert and Celeste Brauer Scholarship, with a varying award total, is awarded to current or incoming freshmen who are in good standing. To be considered, these students should have either the maiden name or surname of Brauer.

The Annexstad Family Foundation Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarship is awarded to students with a demonstrated financial need. Students should demonstrate exceptional potential for leadership within their chosen field after they complete their undergraduate studies. It is open to students in all majors and the award amount will vary. Every student who wants to qualify for this scholarship should be able to show that they have persevered through a family or personal hardship. As an example of a “personal hardship,” the student may suffer from a physical disability, severe illness or injury, severe poverty or they may have been victimized by a serious crime. A serious hardship may also include loss of one or both parents, substance abuse, foster care or physical abuse.

The Charles and Bonnie Ulmer Leadership Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student who has demonstrated strong leadership qualities.