Top 32 North Dakota Scholarships in February 2026

The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors and current college students from states served by the BNSF Railway. Students who are American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, or other indigenous peoples of North America and are seeking a bachelor's degree in designated fields of business or science, are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a resident or full-time graduate student in the MAC region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) who is pursuing a degree in archival administration? If so, the MAC Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one individual in the MAC region who is pursuing graduate studies in archival administration. Applicants must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recent academic year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The John Deere Scholarship was established to encourage Midwestern welding students to pursue their passions without worrying about the costs. Thus, each year, two scholarships will be awarded to Midwestern welding students. While the first ($2,500) will be available to a student from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Missouri, the second ($2,500) will be available to a female or minority student, with preference to students from the states of Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota or South Dakota. All applicants must be enrolled in a Weld Engineering or Weld Engineering Technology (4 year degree) program or a mechanical or manufacturing engineering program with weld emphasis. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one semester of academic study in their welding program and submit two letters of recommendation along with their application. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Engineering/Geology Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students at a four-year school who are looking to pursue a career in the mining industry. Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 ($2,000 upon initial application, $2000 for first renewal, and $1000 for second renewal) over a three-year period to a deserving recipient. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of one of the RMMI member states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming). Additionally, they must be pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in one of the engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, or environmental. The selected students will receive an all-expense paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference in late June, where they will have the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all of the technical sessions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in the mining industry!Show Less

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Technical Scholarship annually awards $1,000 to students from an RMMI Member State who are pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, and environmental. The monetary value of the scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university to be used as tuition credit for the winner. If you're a resident of an RMMI Member State and are pursuing a mining-related or eligible engineering degree at a two-year technical or trade school program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The PFund Foundation Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking to make a difference in their communities. The scholarship awards range from $1000 to $12,000 and are given to those who demonstrate a commitment to leadership within the LGBTQ+ community. Recipients can use the funds to pursue academic programs or leadership development opportunities. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Midwest Chapter AIST Computer Technology Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who are members of the Midwest Chapter of the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) or their dependents. High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in computer technology or electrical engineering to prepare for a career in the iron and steel industry are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Midwest Chapter Member AIST Engineering Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who are members of the Midwest Chapter of the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) or their dependents. High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering to prepare for a career in the iron and steel industry are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Western States AIST Scholarship provides financial assistance to residents of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin who are members of the Midwest Chapter of the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) or their dependents. High school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in any field, including engineering to prepare for a career in the iron and steel industry are encouraged to apply. Editor’s Note: As of 2024, the Western States AIST Scholarship is not currently being offered. If this is incorrect, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will update this page accordingly. Show Less

The Barry Scholarship Program is available to graduating seniors who participate in the Philanthropy and Youth (PaY) program at participating North Dakota and Minnesota high schools. Recipients are chosen for their leadership potential, character, and involvement in the PaY program.Show Less

Undocumented immigrants who came to the United States before the age of 16, consider checking out the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The scholarship, worth up to $25,000 per year, is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or because their state's public universities will not admit them (see "Eligibiltiy Information" for full list of qualifying states). Applicants must also be attending one of TheDream.Us's partner colleges (Christian Brothers University, Delaware State University, Dominican University, Eastern Connecticut State University, or Trinity Washington University (Women’s College)) to qualify. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, meaning recipients can receive up to $100,000 to help cover the costs of their bachelor’s degree program. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student who is (1) residing in a locked-out state and (2) pursuing a postsecondary education at a Partner College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

Agriculture is a booming industry, accounting for roughly 10 percent of all U.S. employment. If you're interested in pursuing a job in this sector, the BNSF Railway Company Collegiate Scholarship could help pay for your education! This scholarship is awarded to 10 students annually who are members of Future Farmers of America. Applicants must be graduating seniors or college students from California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Texas. Students pursuing a certificate or degree in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career pathways are encouraged to apply. The BNSF Railway Company Collegiate Scholarship is worth up to $5,000 (distributed in $1,250 payments per year for four years). If you're interested in this scholarship, you may want to consider exploring similar scholarships for agricultural studies available through Scholarships360. There are plenty of other opportunities to help fund your education!Show Less

Integrity, leadership, and ethics are important values to hold all throughout life - helping individuals stay true to themselves and kind to others from school to far beyond. To celebrate young Minnesotans and North Dakotans who demonstrate such values, the Better Business Bureau is kindly offering the BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship (Minnesota and North Dakota)! To qualify for the $2,500 scholarship, students must be college-bound high school seniors from Minnesota or North Dakota. Then, to be considered for the award, they must submit a maximum 1,000-word essay "about how the applicant overcame a challenge by applying one or more of the UncommonSense principles," as well as a letter of recommendation from a school official, employer, or community leader. If you're an ethical, integrous leader who is graduating from a high school in Minnesota or North Dakota, we encourage you to apply! Plus, be sure to check out these other Minnesota scholarships and North Dakota scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Are you a North Dakota resident currently pursuing a graduate degree with a nurse practitioner focus? If so, you may be eligible for the NDNPA General Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to three (3) graduate students from North Dakota who have completed at least 24 credit hours of graduate coursework and are studying to become a nurse practitioner. To be considered, applicants should also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a 1-2 page essay about the impact they hope to make as a nurse practitioner. If you're from North Dakota and enrolled in a graduate program to become a nurse practitioner, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a North Dakota resident currently pursuing an in-state graduate degree program with a nurse practitioner focus? Further, do you have a passion or interest in health policy? If so, you may be eligible for the NDNPA Health Policy Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 to one (1) graduate student from North Dakota who has completed at least 24 credit hours of graduate coursework and is studying to become a nurse practitioner in their home state. To be considered, applicants should also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a 1-2 page essay about the impact they hope to make on health policy and the legislative process in their future career as a health practitioner, as well as how they plan to become involved in health policy and which health policy topics interest them. If you're from North Dakota, are enrolled in a graduate program to become a nurse practitioner, and have a passion for health policy, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The NDUS Native American Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for North Dakota residents who are enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes and have been accepted full-time to a North Dakota institution of higher learning or state vocational education program. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 in scholarship funding to multiple North Dakota residents who are members of federally recognized Native American tribes and attending an in-state university. Applicants must also hold a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a North Dakota resident who has graduated from a high school in ND or a bordering state? Further, are you a first-time undergraduate student currently pursuing your studies in a post-secondary program in North Dakota? If so, consider applying for the North Dakota State Grant! Each year, the grant awards up to $1,375 per semester or $917 per quarter to many eligible ND students, depending on applicants' enrollment status. Grant recipients may receive the grant for up to eight semesters or twelve quarters of full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment, or the attainment of a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. To apply, interested students must submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you're a North Dakota resident pursuing an in-state post-secondary program, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an undergraduate student at a college, university, or vocational/technical certification program within North Dakota? Further, are you the child or grandchild of a current North Dakota county employee or county official? If both apply, consider applying for The North Dakota Association of Counties/ILG Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 each to multiple college students in North Dakota who descend from ND county employees and county officials. To apply, interested students must submit (1) a personal statement about their academic goals and expectations, and (2) an essay that answers the question "How has your parent’s/grandparent’s experience in county government helped shape who you are?" If you have a parent or grandparent who has served as a North Dakota county official or employee, and you're currently attending university within the state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior who will be attending a college or university in North Dakota to pursue a construction-related field of study? If so, you may be eligible for the AGCND High School Senior Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $750 and $1,500 each to high school seniors who will be attending Bismarck State College, the North Dakota State College of Science, Minnesota State University - Moorhead, the University of Mary, or North Dakota State University to study construction-related fields. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, Construction Technology, Welding Technology, Construction Management Technology, Civil Engineering & Surveying Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Diesel Technology, and Construction Engineering. If you're a high school senior who hopes to study construction or similar fields at one of the eligible universities, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you attending a North Dakota college or university? Further, do you have a passion or interest in studying water-related fields? If so, consider applying for the Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to four (4) North Dakota university students. While preference will be given to students studying water-related fields and students whose families have taken an active role in North Dakota’s water resource management, neither is a requirement to apply. To be considered for the essay, interested students must submit a two-page essay about their "most vivid memory concerning water." If you're a university student in North Dakota with a passion or interest in water-related studies, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school student residing in the American west or U.S. territories whose Governors participate in the bipartisan Western Governors’ Association (WGA)? More importantly, do you love where you live and have a passion for art? If so, you might consider applying for the Celebrate the West Contest! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $600 to 23 lucky students who create a piece of artwork that most thoughtfully reflects an insight about the West or the applicant’s relation to the West. In order to apply, you simply need to email a digital copy of your artwork and your entry form to [email protected]. If you’re passionate about art and have some insights about where you live, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship awards up to $2,000 to college-bound high school seniors from North Dakota who are direct descendants of a veteran with honorable service in the U.S. military. Recipients will have two years from the date of graduation from high school to use his/her award. If you fit these criteria and are looking for some help expensing college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Edward O. Nesheim Memorial Scholarship annually awards $1,500 to a college-bound high school senior who resides in North Dakota and is a direct descendant of a U.S. veteran who served honorably. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.75 GPA and be pursuing a degree in agriculture, human nutrition, or medicine (Medical Dr, PA, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy or Chiropractic). This scholarship was created by Sonja Adahl to honor the memory of her late father, Edward O. Nesheim. If you're a North Dakota resident who is a direct descendant of a U.S. veteran and will soon be enrolled in college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Have you graduated from a North Dakota high school and are attending a vocational or technical/trade school? Further, do you have a passion or career interest for mechanics, electrical, welding, or surveying? If so, consider applying for the JoAnn Link Hetzel Vocational/Technical/Trade School Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one current vocational/technical/trade school student from North Dakota. Applicants must also be full-time students and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. While preference is given to individuals pursuing studies in mechanics, electrical, welding, or surveying, it is not a requirement to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a North Dakota high school senior who will be pursuing their post-secondary education in-state? If so, consider applying for the North Dakota Dollars for Scholars Opportunity Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards a $1,000, renewable scholarship to multiple incoming post-secondary students from North Dakota. To be eligible, applicants must also have a GPA between 2.5 and 3.25. If you're a high school senior from North Dakota planning on studying at an in-state college or university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less