North Dakota Scholarships

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• AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

BNSF is a critical link that connects consumers with the global marketplace. For more than 160 years, BNSF has played a vital role in building and sustaining this nation's economy. The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is made available to American Indian high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher who reside in one of the 23 states serviced by the Burlington

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• The Restoration of Sight & Health Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

Dakota Lions Sight & Health is proud to award four scholarships to students in South Dakota and North Dakota. We will provide a total of $4000, divided into four $1000 scholarships awarded as follows: $1000 to an undergraduate student from South Dakota; $1000 to an undergraduate student from North Dakota; $1000 to a graduate student from South Dakota; $1000 to a graduate student from North

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• Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. Eligibility Applicants must have Cystic Fibrosis. You

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• Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineMay 15, 2025

Available to private pilots of all ages, the Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship is specifically to promote advanced training in aviation. Applicants must already hold a current Private Pilot Certificate. This scholarship is to be used toward advanced training in aviation. Applicants must provide a professional resume, and include one letter of recommendation related to aviation skills.

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• Boise State WUE Award

• Amount$62,720
• DeadlineOctober 1, 2025

Students must be admitted to Boise State as degree-seeking to be considered for scholarships. By completing the admissions application and meeting the criteria listed below, you will automatically be considered for the WUE scholarships without an additional application. Scholarship recipients are notified through their admission letter. Scholarships will be made visible in the Student Center

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• Blue Cross Blue Shield ND Caring Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineOctober 1, 2025

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation Health Profession Scholarship Program is available to North Dakota residents currently attending a North Dakota university, college or technical college who are enrolled in a nursing or health care related program. They must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student, and must have already completed their undergraduate

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• WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program

• Amount$35,700
• DeadlineOctober 15, 2025

WICHE's Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) enables students in 12 Western states and Pacific Island jurisdictions to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition. States typically fund students to enroll through PSEP if a professional healthcare program is not available at one of their in-state public institutions. The following professional

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is intended for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligibility Criteria Must graduate from a

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• MSSA Scholarship Program

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026

he purpose of the MSSA Scholarship Program is to build and support Minnesota’s health and human service system through a qualified, committed and passionate workforce in Minnesota and the greater Midwest. MSSA scholarships help provide the financial resources to support students pursuing a career in a health and human service-related field. MSSA awards scholarships in three

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• TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

• Amount$80,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Scholarship Details The

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• Western Undergraduate Exchange Plus at University of New Mexico

• Amount$91,676
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

If you've worked hard at your high school, you'll be glad to know that The University of New Mexico is paying attention. You will find several scholarships opportunities. Scholarships are merit-based, competitive and a limited number are available. To be considered you must meet the criteria for consideration, be admitted by the Application Deadline and complete any application materials noted.

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• University of New Mexico WUE Scholarship

• Amount$69,428
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

If you've worked hard at your high school, you'll be glad to know that The University of New Mexico is paying attention. You will find several scholarships opportunities. Scholarships are merit-based, competitive and a limited number are available. To be considered you must meet the criteria for consideration, be admitted by the Application Deadline and complete any application materials noted.

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• Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship

• Amount$500
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

The Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship Program for Native American Students provides support for freshman Native American Students who are pursuing studies in agribusiness, agricultural production, agricultural sciences, or a natural resources degree at any postsecondary institution. This scholarship will be allocated to the institution for distribution to the student in two installments during each

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• UMSA Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

The UMSA Foundation launched its scholarship program in support of our continued efforts in interdisciplinary collaboration and education. Just as we are committed to supporting organizations and professionals in security and risk-related industries, so are we committed to providing support in education. Through this scholarship program, we aim to provide financial assistance as a way to build

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• John Deere Dealer Scholarship Program

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The John Deere Scholarship will be awarded to a Midwest US student, as well as diverse Midwest US student in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology program. Applicants must be a citizen of the United States and attending a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program, or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Scholarship 1

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• Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship

• Amount$6,600
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Welcome to the Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars Scholarship application process! If you're a high-achieving, female-identifying high school student residing in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota, and attending high school in one of these states, you're in the right place. This scholarship opportunity is tailored for students entering 11th or 12th grade

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• PFund Scholarship

• Amount$12,000
• DeadlineMarch 3, 2026

The PFund Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to LGBTQ+ students from the Upper Midwest at all stages of their education. In 2024, PFund awarded a record $150,000 to more than 60 queer students. This scholarship is designed to assist students pursuing a GED, community college, four-year college, university, graduate school, trade school, professional certificate program, or

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• Hess Corporation & North Dakota State Fair Foundation Scholarships

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2026

Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. We are committed to meeting the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment, and making a positive impact on the communities in which we do business in North Dakota. Hess

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• GRHS Youth Essay Contest

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

An International GRHS Essay Contest, sponsored by the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, will be held to encourage students to learn about the history and culture of the German-Russians, people who emigrated from Germany into Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, in the USA, Canada and other countries in the Western Hemisphere, these people have become known as Germans from Russia.

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• WGA Celebrate The West High School Art Competition

• Amount$600
• DeadlineApril 11, 2026

Students must be in a school in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming. WGA's panel of art experts will select one finalist from each state and territory. State Winners will compete for overall First ($1,500), Second ($750),

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• TFND Video Essay Scholarship Contest

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineApril 18, 2026

Tobacco Free North Dakota (TFND) is excited to announce the return of the annual Video Essay Scholarship Contest exclusively for North Dakota high school seniors. As a statewide nonprofit organization, TFND is dedicated to advocating for policies that prevent youth initiation to tobacco and nicotine products, with the ultimate goal of creating North Dakota’s first tobacco-free generation. This

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• North Dakota State Grant and Scholarships

• Amount$11,000
• DeadlineVaries

The North Dakota University System is a unified system of higher education governed by the State Board of Higher Education. Organized in 1990, the University System is led by the chancellor. The NDUS staff supports the State Board of Higher Education’s mission to enhance the quality of life for all those served by the NDUS as well as the economic and social vitality of North Dakota. The North

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• WICHE Western Undergraduate Exchange

• Amount$38,440
• DeadlineVaries

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program, established in 1987, provides students in the Western U.S. with greater access to affordable out-of-state college education. By offering reduced tuition rates at participating schools, WUE helps students pursue undergraduate programs across the West while minimizing the financial burden of student loans. Scholarship Details Established to