The NDSU Honors College awards 30 competitive scholarships to exceptional first-year college students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, curiosity, and a desire to engage fully in the Honors experience.
Scholarship Details
- Thirty scholarships are awarded each year
- Recipients may receive up to $100,000 over four years
- The maximum scholarship amount is $25,000 per year
- Recipients receive guaranteed housing in Pavek Hall
- Recipients participate in honors coursework and Honors College opportunities
- Selection is based on academic record, involvement, leadership potential, essay, interview, and fit with the Honors College community
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an incoming first-year college student
- Must apply and be admitted to North Dakota State University
- Must demonstrate strong academic achievement
- Must demonstrate leadership potential and involvement
- Should demonstrate curiosity and an interest in engaging fully in the Honors College experience
- Must complete the Honors College scholarship application requirements
Application Process
- Complete the Honors College interest form.
- Follow the link provided after submitting the interest form to complete the free application to North Dakota State University.
- After admission to NDSU, access the scholarship portal using the information provided by the university.
- Complete the required questions and essay component in the scholarship portal.
- Submit the Honors College application through the scholarship portal.
- If selected as a finalist, participate in a virtual interview with Honors College faculty and staff.
Finalists will be invited to virtually interview with Honors College faculty and staff. Scholarship recipients are selected through a holistic review of their academic record, involvement, leadership potential, essay, interview, and fit with the Honors College community.
