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Updated August 31, 2010
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SENIOR (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, 2011.
Deadline: June 7, 2011. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30.
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North Dakota Career and Technical Education 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, 2011.
Deadline: June 7, 2011. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30.
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Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Award
Amount: 1 - $5,000 and 1 - $10,000 scholarship
Criteria: This scholarship is not based on grade point average. It is based on ethics.
Process: Applications are available to download from the link below.
Deadline: September 20
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Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Award (link)
NASSP/Herff Jones Principal's Leadership Award
Amount: Scholarships will range from $1,000 to $12,000 and will be awarded to 100 outstanding seniors from all 50 states.
Criteria: Applicants must rank in the top 20% of their class and will be judged on leadership skills, service, awards, honors and achievements, employment experience, and academic record.
Process: Forms are available in Student Services.
Deadline: BHS can submit only one nominee to continue in the scholarship competition. Turn in completed forms to Julie Morben in Student Services no later than Friday, September 17.
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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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JUNIOR (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. 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. 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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2012 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 11, 2011, 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 11, 2011 test date.
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SOPHOMORE (CLASS OF 2013) 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. 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. 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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