Top 15 North Dakota Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship 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 as their state's public universities will not admit them. The scholarship is offered by TheDream.Us, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.Us believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $80,000 to students to help cover the costs of one's bachelor’s degree program at one of their Opportunity Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student residing in a locked-out state who is passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

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. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a resident 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!

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Technical Scholarship annually awards $2,000 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. The scholarship is valued at up to $5,000 over a three-year period ($2.000 for the initial application, $2,000 for first renewal, and $1,000 for second renewal). If you're a resident of an RMMI Member State and are pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in an eligible engineering discipline, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

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. The application process is simple and can be completed online or by paper. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education! The deadline falls on July 15th of every year.

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. Join us in empowering bold leaders and creating a brighter future for all.

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 $1,500 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!

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. The student 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.

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.

The Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration Purpose aims to provide financial assistance to a resident or student of the MAC region pursuing graduate education in archival administration and to encourage the study of archival administration. If the program is not listed in the SAA Directory of Archival Education, the applicant must provide proof of the multi-course standard by submitting course descriptions from the institution's current department catalog. Two letters of recommendation are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

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!

The Region H: Heartland Scholarships 1 and 2 are for SWE female members in any engineering, technology, or computing major. The scholarship is for their undergraduate or graduate studies while attending universities or colleges within the legacy Region H boundaries. The Region H boundaries include: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana.