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Updated March 18, 2010
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SENIOR (CLASS OF 2010) SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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North Dakota Academic Scholarship
Amount: $750 per semester or $1,500 per academic year (renewable up to $6,000 if student maintains a 2.75 GPA)
Criteria: Must plan to attend a North Dakota postsecondary institution (public or private). A list of eligible postsecondary institutions is available in Student Services. Applicants must earn a composite score of 24 on the ACT. The last test date to earn this score was February 6, 2010
Process: Apply online at the link below
Deadline: June 7
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North Dakota Academic Scholarship (link)
North Dakota Career and Technical Education Scholarship
Amount: $750 per semester or $1,500 per academic year (renewable up to $6,000 if student maintains a 2.75 GPA)
Criteria: Must plan to attend a North Dakota postsecondary institution (public or private). A list of eligible postsecondary institutions is available in Student Services. Applicants must earn a score of 5 on each of three WorkKeys assessments (Locating Information, Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics). The deadline for taking the WorkKeys Assessments was February 6, 2010.
Process: Apply online at the link below.
Deadline: June 7
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North Dakota Career and Technical Education Scholarship (link)
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
Amount: $1,500 renewable up to four years
Criteria: This program is highly competitive. ND winners in the past have had ACT scores above 30. Byrd Scholars are also selected on the basis of demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and promise of continued academic achievement. Leadership, co-curricular involvement, and community and public service activities are also considered.
Process: Applications and additional information are available at the link below.
Deadline: April 23
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Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship (link)
Tyler Herman Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $150
Criteria: The primary purpose of the scholarship is to financially assist those students who have lost a parent or sibling.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 1
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Solheim Elementary Parent Teacher Organization
Amount: 3 - $250 scholarships
Criteria: Must have completed at least two full years at Solheim Elementary School.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 15
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Wachter Middle School Parent Advisory Council Scholarship 2010
Amount: 2 - $500 scholarships
Criteria: Must have completed four full semesters at Wachter Middle School.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services or on the link below.
Deadline: April 16
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Wachter Middle School Parent Advisory Council Scholarship (link)
Simle Middle School Parent's Advisory Council
Amount: 4 - $250 scholarships
Criteria: Must have attended Simle Middle School for at least two semesters.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 2 at 3:00 pm. Turn in completed applications to Simle Middle School by the deadline date and time.
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Zonta Club of Bismarck
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Open to females planning to pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: March 30
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Bismarck Eagles Auxiliary
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must plan to attend Bismarck State College. Financial need is more important than GPA for this scholarship.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 15 (received)
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QWEST Pioneers of North Dakota 2010 Scholarship Program
Amount: 4 - $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: Must have demonstrated commitment to community service activities and been accepted by an institution for at least a two year program of study.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 1 (postmarked)
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Bismarck-Mandan Mayors' Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
Amount: Two $500 scholarships
Criteria: Must have a qualifying disability as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; or the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants will be selected on the basis of an essay, financial need, application content, and academic merit.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 30.
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Jeannette Myhre Elementary School 2010 PTO Scholarship
Amount: $350
Criteria: Must have attended Myhre Elementary School for at least three years.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: March 26.
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2010 Student-View Scholarship Program
Amount: One $4,000, two $1,000, and four $500 scholarships.
Criteria: No minimum ACT or GPA required.
Process: Complete a short application at the link below.
Deadline: April 22
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2010 Student-View Scholarship (link)
Jeannette Myhre Elementary School Myhre Family Scholarship
Amount: $350
Criteria: Must have attended Myhre Elementary School for a minimum of three years.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: March 26
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Jane Ellis Scholarship Award 2010
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must have average or better academic achievement, a need for financial assistance for college costs, and participate in school and community activities.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 10
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Horizon Middle School Staff Scholarship
Amount: Two $500 scholarships
Criteria: Must have attended two full years at Horizon Middle School.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 1 (received)
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Cenex-Bismarck/Mandan Farmers Union Oil Company Scholarship
Amount: Not indicated.
Criteria: Applicant and/or guardian must be a patron member of Cenex-Bismarck/Mandan Farmers Union Oil Company (must have done at least $500 worth of business in the current year).
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: April 15
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Reuben T. Guenthner Scholarship
Amount: $400
Criteria: Must have completed one or more career and technical education courses between grades 9 and 12 (Career and Technical Education courses may be in any of the following programs: Agriculture Education, Business and Office Technology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Information Technology, Marketing Education, Technology Education, or any of the programs in Trade, Industry, Technical and Health Careers). Must plan to enroll in a two-year ND public postsecondary institution and major in a career and technical education program of two years or less.
Process: Applications are available at the link below.
Deadline: April 1
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Reuben T. Guenthner Scholarship (link)
Cenex Harvest States Foundation Scholarship
Amount: 25 - $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: Must plan to pursue an agricultural-related major at a two-year or four-year college.
Process: Applications are available at the link below.
Deadline: April 1
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Cenex Harvest States Foundation Scholarship (link)
National Farmers Union Foundation Stanley Moore Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Must be a Farmers Union member. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, social and community involvement, an essay and phone interview.
Process: Applications are available at the link below.
Deadline: April 16
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North Dakota Farmers Union (link)
FUMP Foundation Stanley Moore Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: Open to MN, MT, ND, SD, and WI Farmers Union members and their children. Award criteria includes: academic record of student, social and community activities, essay or oral speech (video), priority given to ag-related study, and phone interview of finalists.
Process: Applications are available at the link below.
Deadline: April 1
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North Dakota Farmers Union (link)
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Amount: 40 - $1,000 scholarships
Criteria: Must be a high school senior planning to enroll next fall at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program. A list of eligible colleges is on the website below. Recipients are determined by a random drawing.
Process: Apply online at the link below.
Deadline: March 31
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U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program (link)
COLLEGE-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS:
The following are scholarship opportunities we have received from colleges. However, check with the college you plan to attend for a complete listing of scholarships for incoming freshmen.
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Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota)
2010-2011 Academic Year Scholarships: Numerous scholarships are available. See Julie Morben in Student Services for a handout. Deadlines vary.
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Rasmussen College
Amount: $600 up to $10,000 (based on cumulative GPA and bachelor's or associate's degree program)
Criteria: Must apply for and begin classes no later than the fall quarter 2010. Students must carry a minimum of 9 credits and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Process: Contact Rasmussen College for more details and an application form (see link below). Additional information is also available in Student Services.
Deadline: May 30
Note: Rasmussen College will match the Dollars for Scholars award up to a maximum of $500.
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Rasmussen College (link)
Montana State University (Bozeman, MT) Fall 2010 Non-Resident Freshman Scholarships
See the link below for the most up-to-date scholarship award parameters for fall 2010 freshman.
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Montana State University (Bozeman, MT) Fall 2010 Non-Resident Freshman Scholarships (link)
JUNIOR (CLASS OF 2011) SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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North Dakota Academic Scholarship
Amount: $750 per semester, $1,500 per year, renewable up to four years for a total of $6,000 (students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 while in college to renew).
Criteria: Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year public college or university in North Dakota. Some private colleges are participating as well. Stop in Student Services for a complete list. To qualify for the scholarship the following criteria must be met:
--Obtain a grade of at least a C in each course required for graduation and a cumulative GPA of at least a B.
--Receive a composite score of at least a 24 on an ACT no later than the February ACT test date of your senior year.
Course Requirements:
--1 credit of Algebra II
--1 credit of mathematics for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
--2 credits of the same foreign language or Native American language
--1 credit of fine arts or career and technical education
--1 additional credit of fine arts, career and technical education, or foreign language
--1 credit of an AP course and completion of the AP exam in that course or either 1/2 credit or 1 credit in a dual credit course
Process: An online application will be available March 1 of your senior year.
Deadline: June 7 of your senior year. You must also request a final transcript to be sent after graduation to the Department of Public Instruction, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440. See Linda Kunick in the Administration Office to request your transcript. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30.
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North Dakota Career and Technical Scholarship
Amount: $750 per semester, $1,500 per year, renewable up to four years for a total of $6,000 (students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 while in college to renew).
Criteria: Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year public college or university in North Dakota. Some private colleges are participating as well. Stop in Student Services for a complete list. To qualify for the scholarship the following criteria must be met:
--Obtain a grade of at least a C in each course required for graduation and a cumulative GPA of at least a B.
--Receive a composite score of at least a 24 on an ACT or a score of at least a 5 on each of the three WorkKeys assessments (Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics). WorkKeys will be given at Bismarck State College. Call the BSC Testing Services Office at 224-5658 to register. Cost is $40 for all three tests. Deadline for taking the ACT or the WorkKeys assessments is the February ACT test date of your senior year.
Course Requirements:
--1 credit of Algebra II
--2 credits of a coordinated plan of study recommended by the Department of Career and Technical Education. Plans of study can be viewed at ND Career Plans of Study
--3 additional credits, 2 of which must be in the area of career and technical education
Process: An online application will be available March 1 of your senior year.
Deadline: June 7 of your senior year. You must also request a final transcript to be sent after graduation to the Department of Public Instruction, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440. See Linda Kunick in the Administration Office to request your transcript. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30.
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NOTE:
All juniors will take the ACT or WorkKeys assessments during school in the spring of their junior year at no cost. Students can take the ACT or WorkKeys multiple times (at own cost) but must be completed by the February ACT test date of your senior year for scholarship eligibility.
For more information on the ACT or to register online go to: www.actstudent.org
For more information on the WorkKeys assessments go to: www.act.org/workkeys
For more information on the scholarships go to: www.dpi.state.nd.us/resource/act/act.shtm
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2011 North Dakota Scholars Program
Amount: 45 - 50 in-state tuition scholarships (renewable if a 3.5 GPA is maintained in college)
Criteria: Must plan to attend a North Dakota college or university, take the ACT no later than June 12, 2010, and rank in the 95th percentile or higher of all ND students taking the ACT.
Process: ACT scores are automatically sent to the North Dakota University System.
Deadline: Must take the ACT no later than the June 12, 2010 test date.
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SOPHOMORE (CLASS OF 2012) SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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North Dakota Academic Scholarship
Amount: $750 per semester, $1,500 per year, renewable up to four years for a total of $6,000 (students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 while in college to renew).
Criteria: Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year public college or university in North Dakota. Some private colleges are participating as well. Stop in Student Services for a complete list. To qualify for the scholarship the following criteria must be met:
--Obtain a grade of at least a C in each course required for graduation and a cumulative GPA of at least a B.
--Receive a composite score of at least a 24 on an ACT no later than the February ACT test date of your senior year.
Course Requirements:
--1 credit of Algebra II
--1 credit of mathematics for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
--2 credits of the same foreign language or Native American language
--1 credit of fine arts or career and technical education
--1 additional credit of fine arts, career and technical education, or foreign language
--1 credit of an AP course and completion of the AP exam in that course or either 1/2 credit or 1 credit in a dual credit course
Process: An online application will be available March 1 of your senior year.
Deadline: June 7 of your senior year. You must also request a final transcript to be sent after graduation to the Department of Public Instruction, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440. See Linda Kunick in the Administration Office to request your transcript. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30.
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North Dakota Career and Technical Scholarship
Amount: $750 per semester, $1,500 per year, renewable up to four years for a total of $6,000 (students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 while in college to renew).
Criteria: Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year public college or university in North Dakota. Some private colleges are participating as well. Stop in Student Services for a complete list. To qualify for the scholarship the following criteria must be met:
--Obtain a grade of at least a C in each course required for graduation and a cumulative GPA of at least a B.
--Receive a composite score of at least a 24 on an ACT or a score of at least a 5 on each of the three WorkKeys assessments (Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics). WorkKeys will be given at Bismarck State College. Call the BSC Testing Services Office at 224-5658 to register. Cost is $40 for all three tests. Deadline for taking the ACT or the WorkKeys assessments is the February ACT test date of your senior year.
Course Requirements:
--1 credit of Algebra II
--2 credits of a coordinated plan of study recommended by the Department of Career and Technical Education. Plans of study can be viewed at ND Career Plans of Study
--3 additional credits, 2 of which must be in the area of career and technical education
Process: An online application will be available March 1 of your senior year.
Deadline: June 7 of your senior year. You must also request a final transcript to be sent after graduation to the Department of Public Instruction, 600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440. See Linda Kunick in the Administration Office to request your transcript. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30.
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NOTE:
All juniors will take the ACT or WorkKeys assessments during school in the spring of their junior year at no cost. Students can take the ACT or WorkKeys multiple times (at own cost) but must be completed by the February ACT test date of your senior year for scholarship eligibility.
For more information on the ACT or to register online go to: www.actstudent.org
For more information on the WorkKeys assessments go to: www.act.org/workkeys
For more information on the scholarships go to: www.dpi.state.nd.us/resource/act/act.shtm
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SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES:
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AnyCollege.com (link)
Resources include search tools, scholarship drawings, college information request forms, information on featured colleges and universities, and other resources for students, parents, and counselors.
Cappex.com (link)
This site provides student reviews of 3,000 colleges, displays your admission chances on a scattergram view, and allows a search for $11 billion in merit scholarships.
College Information Service (link)
FastWeb (link)
FastWeb, a free scholarship search service, helps students in making the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.
Federal Student Aid Scholarship Search (link)
MeritAid.com (link)
Comprehensive website dedicated to helping students find merit-based scholarship opportunities from colleges across the country.
RUReadyND (link)
Explorer, Planner, and testGEAR
Scholarship Alert (link)
Register for regular email notices of scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Scams
A number of privately operated scholarship search companies charge fees that range from $30 to well over $300. Most provide a list of sources of financial assistance for which you may apply. Many search companies offer to refund your fee if you do not receive any award. However, some services require you to provide a rejection letter from every source on the list to claim your refund. You should be aware that many scholarship sources do not routinely send rejection letters. According to the Federal Trade Commission, warning signs that a scholarship service may be a scam include the following statements:
"This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back."
Wrong. No one can guarantee to get you a grant or scholarship.
"You can't get this information anywhere else."
Unlikely. Many free lists of scholarships are available. Check with your counselor for FREE information about current scholarships before you pay someone for the same or similar information.
"May I have your credit card or bank number to hold this scholarship?"
No way. It may be a setup for an unauthorized withdrawal from your account. Don't give out your or your parents' credit card or bank account number on the phone without first getting all the information in writing.
"We'll do all the work."
Don't be fooled. There's no way around it. You must apply for the scholarships or grants yourself.
"The scholarship will cost you some money."
That doesn't make sense. Free money shouldn't cost a thing. Don't pay anyone who claims to have access to a scholarship for you.
"You've been selected by a 'national foundation' to receive a scholarship or You're a finalist in a contest (that you didn't enter)."
Be careful. Before you send money to apply for a scholarship, check it out. Make sure the foundation or program is legitimate. Most sources of financial aid have application deadlines and eligibility criteria; they do not, generally, operate like a sweepstakes. Some places imitate federal foundations, agencies, and corporations. They might even have official sounding names, using such words as "National" and "Federal" or claim to have a Washington, D.C. location in order to project an aura of legitimacy.
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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