North Dakota State Scholarships and Grants

Residents of North Dakota who have graduated from a North Dakota high school may be eligible for a variety of scholarships or grants made available through the North Dakota University System. Additional information for each of the following programs that are administered by the North Dakota University System can be found at www.ndus.edu/paying-for-college/.

North Dakota Scholars

The North Dakota Scholars program, a merit-based scholarship, provides scholarships to freshmen based on ACT scores. The scholarship at private institutions equals the average tuition at a North Dakota University System research university. The North Dakota Scholars Scholarship is renewable for up to three years provided the recipient maintains a cumulative 3.50 grade point average.

North Dakota State Grant

The North Dakota State Student Incentive Grant Program provides grants to North Dakota residents pursuing their undergraduate degree and who are attending a postsecondary institution in North Dakota. For full-time enrollment status, the grant for 2023-2024 is up to $1,375 per term.

North Dakota State Native American Grant

The North Dakota Native American Scholarship program assists Native American students in obtaining a college education by providing scholarships. This scholarship is based on scholastic ability and unmet financial need.

North Dakota Academic Scholarship and North Dakota Career and Technical Education Scholarship

Two academic scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors. These scholarships were authorized to encourage and reward high school students for taking more challenging course work in preparation for college. The amount of each scholarship is $750 per semester based on full-time enrollment in an accredited North Dakota higher education institution. The scholarships are renewable provided the student maintains a minimum 2.75 grade point average and progress toward degree completion. The student may be eligible for up to $6,000 within six academic school years after high school completion. The application must be submitted to NDUS.