Scholarships In North Dakota

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Are you interested in learning more about the available scholarships in North Dakota? While it may seem that the third least populous state can only offer vast open plains in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States, North Dakota is actually home to 14 public and 6 private universities that offer a wide range of educational opportunities. With its recent boom in the oil and gas industry, North Dakota has perfectly weathered the storm of recession to also boast strong job growth and low unemployment rates. In fact, the "Roughrider State" is one of the states with the most new millionaires per capita in the entire nation. If you are seeking to take advantage of tremendous growth in this thriving state, the following are 25 of the most generous scholarships available to help you achieve success in North Dakota.

1. Al Golden Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline: April 1st

Named after the North Dakota oil pioneer who became the first member of the North Dakota Petroleum Council's Hall of Fame, the Al Golden Memorial Scholarship Fund presents $2,000 annually to a deserving undergraduate student who is pursing post-secondary education in geology, engineering, processing plant technology, or science to gain the technical skills needed for the oil and gas industry. Eligible candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at an accredited North Dakota college or university.

Contact

Al Golden Memorial Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 1395
Bismarck, ND 58502
(701) 223-6380

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2. Alva J. Field Memorial Trust Education Scholarships

Deadline: November and April 1st

In honor of an accomplished real estate and insurance businessman, the Alva J. Field Memorial Trust Education Scholarships provide up to $3,000 in tuition assistance each semester to graduating high school seniors as well as vocational certificate, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree students from Williams County. Applicants must be of good moral character, have an earnest desire for a college education, and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 or better.

Contact

Alva J. Field Memorial Trust Education Scholarships
111 East Broadway
Williston, ND 58802
(701) 577-2000

3. Amy Svihovec Memorial College Scholarships

Deadline: June 6th

Administered through the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACO), the Amy Svihovec Memorial College Scholarships are granted for $1,500 for children and grandchildren of county employees who are between the ages of 17 and 22. Since scholarships cannot be awarded to all qualified applicants, four recipients will be chosen annually based on community service, personal/professional achievements, leadership potential, and academic performance.

Contact

Amy Svihovec Memorial College Scholarships
1661 Capitol Way
P.O. Box 877
Bismarck, ND 58502
(701) 328-7300

4. Bismarck-Mandan Scholarships for People with Disabilities

Deadline: April 30th

With the goal of establishing a receptive climate for the involvement of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of community life, the Bismarck-Mandan Mayor's Committee awards two annual Scholarships for People with Disabilities for $500 apiece as financial assistance for attending a college, university, vocational training, or other post-secondary training organization in North Dakota. Applicants must have documentation for a qualifying physical or mental disability, be graduating from a Bismarck or Mandan school, and be in good academic standing.

Contact

Bismarck-Mandan Scholarships for People with Disabilities
P.O. Box 5503
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 222-3636

5. Cass County Electric Cooperative Lineworkers Scholarship

Deadline: May 5th

For individuals who reside within the boundaries of the Cass County Electric service territory, the Cass County Electric Cooperative Lineworkers Scholarship was established in 1998 as part of the Willard Grager Year of the Lineman Award to provide $1,000 in financial support for post-secondary education. Qualified candidates must be pursuing an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and/or Electrical Line Worker Certificate from a two-year North Dakota college.

Contact

Cass County Electric Cooperative Lineworkers Scholarship
4100 32nd Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 356-4405

6. Donald B. Sass Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1st

In memory of a noted community leader who was posthumously named "Landman of the Year" by the Landman's Association of North Dakota in 1984, the Donald B. Sass Memorial Scholarship is offered through the North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) for $2,000 to upper-class undergraduate students aspiring for a career in the oil and gas industry. Applicants must be majoring in petroleum land management, petroleum engineering, geology, geological engineering, or chemical engineering at a four-year North Dakota institution.

Contact

Donald B. Sass Memorial Scholarship
P.O. Box 5155
Grand Forks, ND 58206
(701) 795-1531

7. Emma Skogen Scholarship for the Visually Impaired

Deadline: March 15th

Through the North Dakota Association of the Blind (NDAB), the Emma Skogen Scholarship is granted annually for $1,000 to three residents of North Dakota who are visually impaired and demonstrate financial need for tuition assistance in attending one of the vocational or trade schools within the state. All applicants will be evaluated based on financial need, education/career goals, involvement in school and community activities, and work experience.

Contact

Emma Skogen Scholarship for the Visually Impaired
733 Dawn Circle
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-2720

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8. Esther Hample Scholarship Fund

Deadline: June 1st

Established by the Bismarck-Mandan Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW) in honor of the "Woman of the Year" in 1960, the Esther Hample Scholarship Fund is designed to provide $1,200 to female undergraduate students who graduated from a Bismarck or Mandan high school before enrolling in any U.S. higher learning institution. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrate critical financial need, and submit two typed professional letters of reference.

Contact

Esther Hample Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 4064
Bismarck, ND 58502

9. Fred Martin Great Character Scholarship Program

Deadline: March 31st

At North Dakota State University, the Fred Martin Great Character Scholarship Program is presented annually to a full-time male student who has pledged to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and exhibits extraordinary personal character. For consideration, applicants must write a two-page personal essay describing their involvement in community service, career objectives, future goals, academic achievements, and participation in on-campus activities.

Contact

Fred Martin Great Character Scholarship Program
1125 16th St. North
Fargo, ND 58107
(952) 913-3624

10. Hattie K. Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship

Deadline: April 1st

The American Legion Department of North Dakota awards the Hattie K. Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship for $2,000 annually for graduating high school seniors in North Dakota who are the direct descendants of a veteran with honorable service in the United States military. Qualified applicants must submit an application, proof of military service, verification of acceptance to an accredited higher learning institution in North Dakota, and a 500-word personal statement.

Contact

Hattie K. Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship
405 West Main Avenue Suite 4A
West Fargo, ND 58078
(701) 293-3120

11. Helen Bergstrom Ernst Scholarship Trust

Deadline: September 26th

Established with the purpose of providing financial support to further the post-secondary education of students who are members of the Spirit Lake Nation, the Helen Bergstrom Ernst Scholarship Trust will award $1,000 to tribe members who are currently enrolled or enrolling in an accredited higher learning institution. Applicants must carry 12 or more credits each term, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, and be first-time college students.

Contact

Helen Bergstrom Ernst Scholarship Trust
P.O. Box 344
Fort Totten, ND 58335
(701) 766-1200 ext. 224

12. Jan Jordan Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline: March 21st

Annually, the Municipal Government Academy utilizes the Jan Jordan Memorial Scholarship Fund to award two $1,000 college scholarships to outstanding students in North Dakota between the ages of 17 and 22 years old who are the children or grandchildren of a city employee and/or elected city official. Recipients must be registered as full-time students in an accredited North Dakota university, college, or vocational/technical certification program.

Contact

Jan Jordan Memorial Scholarship Fund
401 East Front Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 223-3518

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13. Jane A. Taylor North Dakota Scholarship

Deadline: September 1st

As a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations, the North Dakota Chapter of P.E.O. International has established the $1,000 Jane A. Taylor North Dakota Scholarship for female residents who are attending a state university. Eligible applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, have completed at least 64 college credits, display outstanding moral character, and be actively involved in community/church activities.

Contact

Jane A. Taylor North Dakota Scholarship
1500 Edwards Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 223-2053

14. Kathy Ohly Memorial Scholarship Fund

Deadline: April 16th

In memory of a dedicated physician assistant who served as an inspiration and role model to the profession for decades before losing her fight with breast cancer, the Kathy Ohly Memorial Scholarship Fund is presented by the North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants (NDAPA) for up to $1,500 annually. While all qualified North Dakota residents must be enrolled in an accredited physician assistant program, preference will be given to students who share Ohly's dedication for providing care to children suffering from orthopedic conditions.

Contact

Kathy Ohly Memorial Scholarship Fund
8628 Highway 40
Battleview, ND 58773
(701) 838-6394

15. Liudahl Scholarship for Fish and Wildlife Management

Deadline: April 1st

Sponsored by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in honor of Ronald D. Liudahl who co-founded the Dakota Anglers, the Liudahl Scholarship is designed to provide up to $2,000 for North Dakota residents who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program related to wildlife management, fisheries biology, natural resources management, or wildlife biology. Candidates must have completed at least 30 college credits, have good academic standing, be involved in extra-curricular activities, and clearly indicate career goals in wildlife resource protection.

Contact

Liudahl Scholarship for Fish and Wildlife Management
100 North Bismarck Expressway
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 328-6300

16. Mary Cripps Memorial Special Education Scholarship

Deadline: March 15th

For student members and dependents of members of the North Dakota United, the Mary Cripps Memorial Special Education Scholarship is available annually to provide $500 to undergraduate and graduate students in North Dakota who are pursuing initial or advanced certification training in special education. Special consideration will be given to students pursuing special education to become instructors of English, Math, or Science for children with disabilities.

Contact

Mary Cripps Memorial Special Education Scholarship
301 North Fourth St.
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0450

17. North Dakota Academic Scholars Program

Deadline: June 6th

In order to reward high school students for ranking in the upper fifth percentile of their graduating class in preparation for attending an accredited North Dakota public, private, or tribal college, the North Dakota Academic Scholars Program provides $6,000 four-year scholarships. Candidates must have achieved a composite score or 24 or better on the ACT, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be enrolled full-time in at least 15 credits each semester.

Contact

North Dakota Academic Scholars Program
600 East Boulevard Avenue 10th Floor
Bismarck, ND 58505
(701) 224-2541

18. North Dakota Career and Technical Education Scholarships

Deadline: June 6th

With the goal of encouraging and recognizing deserving high school seniors for taking challenging career-oriented coursework, the North Dakota Career and Technical Education Scholarships offer up to $6,000 for four years of undergraduate studies at any accredited public college, private university, or tribal college in the state. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater, enroll full-time with at least 12 credits each semester, and have achieved three 5s on the WorkKeys assessments.

Contact

North Dakota Career and Technical Education Scholarships
600 East Boulevard Avenue 10th Floor
Bismarck, ND 58505
(701) 224-2541

Scholarship Link

19. North Dakota State Indian Scholarships

Deadline: June 6th

Based on academic ability and financial need for tuition assistance, the North Dakota Legislative Assembly will award between 150 and 175 North Dakota State Indian Scholarships each academic year that range in value from $800 to $2,000. Qualified applicants must be legal North Dakota residents, be enrolled members of a federally or state-recognized Indian tribe, and be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher learning or state vocational program.

Contact

North Dakota State Indian Scholarships
600 East Boulevard Avenue 10th Floor
Bismarck, ND 58505
(701) 224-2541

20. Patrick Kenne Scholarship in Rural Water Technology

Deadline: January 31st

Through the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association (NDRWSA), the Patrick Kenne Scholarship in Rural Water Technology is open to any students who receive their water from a rural water system in North Dakota as well as students who are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary rural water technology course. Selection for the six annual $500 scholarships will be based on academic performance, career goals, leadership qualities, financial need, an essay, and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

Contact

Patrick Kenne Scholarship in Rural Water Technology
2718 Gateway Avenue Suite 201
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 258-9249

21. Roy Janz Memorial Scholarship in Accounting

Deadline: October 31st

Funded by the Board of Directors from the North Dakota CPA Society in honor of one of the state's first-ever Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), the Roy Janz Memorial Scholarship in Accounting is presented annually for $1,000 to student members who intend to become a CPA for serving the citizens of North Dakota. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in accounting, be actively pursuing the CPA credential, and write a brief narrative on career aspirations.

Contact

Roy Janz Memorial Scholarship in Accounting
2701 South Columbia Rd.
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 775-7100

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22. Snowmobile North Dakota - Rhoda Greenup Scholarship

Deadline: April 1st

Established in appreciation of the many years she faithfully published for the successful snowmobile newspaper SNO-DAK News, the Snowmobile North Dakota - Rhode Greenup Scholarship is granted each year for $1,000 as financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and college students attending higher education in the state. Eligible students must have taken the North Dakota Snowmobile Safety Course and write a 500-word essay on how they would generate excitement for snowmobiling in North Dakota.

Contact

Snowmobile North Dakota - Rhoda Greenup Scholarship
1600 East Century Avenue Suite 3
Bismarck, ND 58503
(701) 328-5377

23. Stanley Moore North Dakota Farmers Union Scholarship

Deadline: April 21st

For all members of the North Dakota Farmers Union and their children, the Stanley Moore Scholarship is bestowed annually for $1,500 upon a graduating high school senior, college student, or non-traditional student who is seeking funding to attend a two or four-year accredited university in the state. While the funding can be applied to any area of study, preference will be given to students demonstrating academic achievement in an agriculture-related program.

Contact

Stanley Moore North Dakota Farmers Union Scholarship
1415 12th Avenue SE
P.O. Box 2136
Jamestown, ND 58402
(800) 366-8331 ext. 102

24. Trinity Health Foundation Nursing Scholarships

Deadline: July 15th

As North Dakota's largest healthcare provider and one of the leaders in medical education, the Trinity Health Foundation offers many nursing scholarships annually for students who have been accepted into an accredited nursing program leading to LPN, ADRN, or BSN status. In order to be considered for up to $2,000 per semester with a $250 stipend each month while attending school, candidates must submit an application, an official transcript, three letters of recommendation, and a two-page autobiography on career goals in healthcare.

Contact

Trinity Health Foundation Nursing Scholarships
P.O. Box 5020
Minot, ND 58702
(701) 857-5191

25. Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: March 15th

With the mission of encouraging students to strive for peace and justice both in their educational pursuits as well as their personal lives, the Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation provides up to $5,000 to undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of or currently attending school in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. Eligible applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to peace and justice through completing a specific justice project, displaying leadership in a peace organization, serving as a role model for others, or remaining courageous in pursuing their convictions about peace and justice.

Contact

Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation Scholarship
324 Harvard St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-8125

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Since a college education is becoming increasingly expensive in North Dakota and beyond, it is essential for graduating high school seniors and incoming college students to do their homework to find additional sources of funding to afford the rising price tag of tuition. Whether you are a native North Dakotan or are considering moving to the "Peace Garden State" to take part in its booming industries, be sure to check out these 25 great scholarships in North Dakota to overcome financial obstacles for reaching your fullest career potential.