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Updated April 12, 2013
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SENIOR (CLASS OF 2013) SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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Ken Hendrickson Scholarship
Amount: Not Stated
Criteria:1. The Ken Hendrickson Scholarship is available to only BHS Students.
2. Preference is for students involved in Tech Ed or Math
Process: Apply online at http://www.bpsfoundation.com/scholarships/apply
Deadline: May 1st, 2013
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Centennial PTO Shelly Stumpf Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $300
Criteria: Must have attended Centennial School for a minimum of one year
Process: Pick up an application in Student Services
Deadline: May 20, 2013
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Curtis Carlson Scholarship
Amount: $250-$1,000
Criteria: Must be a senior male who will attend The University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in the fall.
Process: Pick up an application in Student Services
Deadline: June 11, 2013
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Great Clips Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must be attending a Cosmetology school in North Dakota or western Minnesota
Process: Pick up an Application in Student Services
Deadline: May 15th, 2013
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Rita Murphy PTO Scholarship
Amount: $250
Criteria: Must have attended Rita Murphy Elementary for at least 2 years
Process: Pick up an application in Student Services
Deadline: May 1st, 2013
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Bismarck Masonic Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Not Stated
Criteria: Must be a graduating Senior
Process: Pick up an Application in Student Services
Deadline: April 15th, 2013
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Title: Medical Goods, Inc. Minority Nursing Student Scholarship
Amount: $1,000.00
Description: If you're an African American, Native American, or Hispanic American U.S. citizen & student pursuing a nursing degree in higher education, then you're eligible for this scholarship from Medical Goods, Inc. The deadline is May 31st.
Website information: http://www.medicalgoods.com/minority-nursing-scholarship/
Title: USLO Minority Student Entrepreneur Scholarship
Amount: $1,000.00
Description: Minority student entrepreneurs who want to or have already started a business are eligible for this scholarship. Students must be in high school or full time students in a U.S. college. The deadline is April 15th.
Website information: http://www.usleaseoption.com/scholarship.php
Title: Massage Therapy Helping Others Scholarship
Amount: $1,000.00
Description: Students pursuing a degree in massage therapy and who are interested in giving back to the community are eligible for this scholarship. The deadline is March 31st.
Website information: http://www.massageschool.org/submit/scholarship.php
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Zonta International Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Must be a graduating female pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
Process: Pick up an application in student services
Deadline: April 5th, 2013
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North Dakota Academic/CTE Scholarship
The application for the North Dakota State Scholarship and CTE scholarship is now available. Make sure you submit your application between March 1st and June 7th. Requirements for this scholarship can be found at the bottom of this web page.
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ND Academic and CTE Scholarship Link (link)
Gene L. Kouba Memorial Scholarship
Amount: up to $1,000
Criteria: Applications will be prioritized in the following manner
1. Veterans with service-connected disabilities
2. Veterans eligible for VA pension benefits due to non service-connected disabilities
3. Other veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces
4. Spouses/unremmaried widow(er)s of veterans
5. Unmarried chioldren of veterans, until age 26
Process: Pick up an application in student services
Deadline: Due to the local chapter no later than May 15th, 2013
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Simle Middle School PAC Scholarship
Amount: $250
Criteria:
- Student must have attended and completed two semesters at Simle Middle School
- Must be a graduating Senior
Process: Pick up an application in student services
Deadline: April 16th, 2013
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Associated General Contractors of ND Scholarship
Amount: $500-$1,500
Criteria: Students must be going into specific careers related to construction and fields related to construction. Check in student services for a complete list of programs and schools that would qualify for this scholarship. Some examples are Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Welding Technology, and Diesel Technology.
Process: Pick up an application in student services
Deadline: May 1st, 2013
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Bismarck Eagles Auxiliary Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must be attending Bismarck State College
Process: Pick up an application in Student Services
Deadline: April 15th, 2013
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Cenex Farmers Union Oil Company Scholarship
Amount: Not Stated
Criteria: Applicant or parent/guardian must be a patron member of Cenex-Farmers Union Oil Company of Bismarck/ Mandan. The patron member must have done at least $1500 worth of business in the current year.
Process: Pick up an Application in Student Services
Deadline: April 15th, 2013
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North Dakota Farm Bureau Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Applicant's parent mut be a member of North Dakota Farm Bureau
- Applicant must be a high school senior
- Applicant should be a well-rounded student who has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Process: Student must submit an application, High School Transcript, and three reference letters
Deadline: April 15th, 2013
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ND Farm Bureau Application Link (link)
Wachter Middle School PAC Scholarship
Amount: $300
Criteria:
•Must have completed four full semesters at Wachter Middle School.
•Two students will each receive an award of $300.00.
•Scholarships are from the Wachter Parent Advisory Council.
•Must be a graduating senior from one of the Bismarck/Mandan high schools.
•Any graduating senior continuing their education after high school (i.e., 4 year college, 2 year college, technical or trade school, etc.) and meeting the scholarship criteria is encouraged to apply.
•Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, work experience, community involvement, and future plans.
Process: Pick up in application in Student Services
Deadline: April 1st, 2013
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AES Engineers Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria and Process: Student must complete an essay that can be found on the scholarship website
Deadline: October 4th, 2013
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AES Engineering Scholarship (link)
North Dakota Farmers Union Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Must be a Farmer's Union Member
Process: Fill out an online application or ask Miss McCormick for an application in Student Services
Deadline: The deadline varies for each of the scholarships. There are 7 different scholarships listed online, so make sure you check them all to see which ones you may qualify for.
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North Dakota Farmer Union Scholarships Link (link)
B. Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Can be a high school junior or senior
Process: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:
Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important?
- Your submissions must be sent to the organization by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com
Deadline: May 27, 2013
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B. Davis Scholarship (link)
Big Sun Scholarship 2013
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must be a student athlete who is a senior in high school
Process: Compose a short essay answering the following 3 part question:
What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What made you join these activities? What made you continue to contribute to them?
-Send your essay submission to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 21st, 2013
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BigSun Scholarship 2013 (link)
Catching the Dream
Amount: Varies
Criteria:- Must be a Senior in High School
- Must be a college bound Native American Student
Process: Follow the process stated on the application; fill out an application
Deadline: April 15th, 2013
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Catching the Dream Application (doc document)
File Size: 177 kb
Abbot and Fenner Scholarship Program
Amount: $1000
Criteria:
- Must be a Junior or Senior
Process:- Write a 500-1000 word essay on the following topic: What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?
- Email you essay to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Deadline: June 14th, 2013
For more information check out the Abbott and Fenner website:
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Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants (link)
Scholarships Available for Native American Students
There are various scholarships available to students that are Native American. Please check out the link to see which scholarships may pertain to you.
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Native American Scholarship Database
Native American Scholarship Database (pdf document)
File Size: 263.85 kb
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 including the specific courses identified in the scholarship requirements and a cumulative GPA of at least a B.
--Receive a composite score of at least a 24 on an ACT no later than February 9, 2013.
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, Native American language, or sign 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, 2013.
Deadline: June 7, 2013. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30.
*Math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite:
Probability and Statistics -- .5 credit
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics -- .5 credit
Applied Trigonometry -- .5 credit
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry -- 1 credit
Enriched Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry -- 1 credit
**Fine Arts:
All Art Department courses
All Music Department courses
English Department -- Advanced Theatre Arts
***Career and Technical Education:
All Business Administration Department courses
All High School of Business Department courses
All Computer Programming Department courses
All Family & Consumer Sciences Department courses
All Medical Related Careers Department courses
All Career Academy courses -- except Horticulture/Botany and Agri-Science Technology if used for science graduation
****Dual Credit Courses Available at Bismarck High School
Speech, Web Page Design, Computer Programming II, Anatomy/Physiology, Pre-Calculus, Enriched Pre-Calculus, and Probability and Statistics
If you have questions regarding dual credit at BSC, call Marla Hagemeister at 224-2573.
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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 including the specific courses identified in the scholarship requirements 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). Deadline for taking the ACT or the WorkKeys assessments is February 9, 2013.
Course Requirements:
--1 credit of Algebra II
--2 credits of a coordinated plan of study recommended by the Department of Career and Technical Education. BPS Coordinated Plans of Study are listed below.
--1 credit selected from foreign languages, Native American languages, American Sign language, fine arts, or Career and Technical Education
--Any 5 additional credits, 2 of which must be in the area of Career and Technical Education.
Process: An online application will be available March 1, 2013.
Deadline: June 7, 2013. Notification of award will be sent to students by June 30, 2013.
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2012-2013 Coordinated Plans of Study (ocx document)
File Size: 80.27 kb
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.
Check with the college you plan to attend for scholarships available to incoming freshmen.
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JUNIOR (CLASS OF 2014) 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 including the specific courses identified in the scholarship requirements 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, Native American language, or sign 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.
*Math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite:
Probability and Statistics -- .5 credit
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics -- .5 credit
Applied Trigonometry -- .5 credit
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry -- 1 credit
Enriched Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry -- 1 credit
**Fine Arts:
All Art Department courses
All Music Department courses
English Department -- Advanced Theatre Arts
***Career and Technical Education:
All Business Administration Department courses
All High School of Business Department courses
All Computer Programming Department courses
All Family & Consumer Sciences Department courses
All Medical Related Careers Department courses
All Career Academy courses -- except Horticulture/Botany and Agri-Science Technology if used for science graduation
****Dual Credit Courses Available at Bismarck High School
Speech, Web Page Design, Computer Programming II, and Probability and Statistics
If you have questions regarding dual credit at BSC, call Marla Hagemeister at 224-2573.
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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 including the specific courses identified in the scholarship requirements 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 24 hours in advance. Tests are scheduled from 9 am until 1:30 pm. Plan for 55 minutes for each of the three tests. Cost is $40 for all three tests or $15 for a single test. 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. BPS Coordinated Plans of Study are listed below.
--1 credit selected from foreign languages, Native American languages, American Sign language, fine arts, or Career and Technical Education
--Any 5 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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2012-2013 Coordinated Plans of Study (ocx document)
File Size: 80.27 kb
NOTE:
All juniors will take the ACT Plus Writing 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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2014 North Dakota Scholars Program
Amount: 30-35 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 8, 2013, and rank in the 95th percentile or higher on the ACT composite score 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 8, 2013 test date.
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SOPHOMORE (CLASS OF 2015) 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 including the specific courses identified in the scholarship requirements 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, Native American language, or sign 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.
*Math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite:
Probability and Statistics -- .5 credit
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics -- .5 credit
Applied Trigonometry -- .5 credit
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry -- 1 credit
Enriched Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry -- 1 credit
**Fine Arts:
All Art Department courses
All Music Department courses
English Department -- Advanced Theatre Arts
***Career and Technical Education:
All Business Administration Department courses
All High School of Business Department courses
All Computer Programming Department courses
All Family & Consumer Sciences Department courses
All Medical Related Careers Department courses
All Career Academy courses -- except Horticulture/Botany and Agri-Science Technology if used for science graduation
****Dual Credit Courses Available at Bismarck High School
Speech, Web Page Design, Computer Programming II, and Probability and Statistics
If you have questions regarding dual credit at BSC, call Marla Hagemeister at 224-2573.
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NOTE:
All juniors will take the ACT Plus Writing 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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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 including specific courses identified in the scholarship requirements 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 24 hours in advance. Tests are scheduled from 9 am until 1:30 pm. Plan for 55 minutes for each of the three tests. Cost is $40 for all three tests or $15 for a single test. 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. BPS Coordinated Plans of Study are listed below.
--1 credit selected from foreign languages, Native American languages, American Sign language, fine arts, or Career and Technical Education
--Any 5 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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2012-2013 Coordinated Plans of Study (ocx document)
File Size: 80.27 kb
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)
American Legion Scholarship Search (link)
This website has information about different scholarships and financial aid.
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
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