Our Opportunities

Welcome to the Minot State University Scholarship opportunities website! The 2026-27 scholarship application deadline for most scholarships was February 15, 2026, but late applications will continue to be accepted beyond the deadline.

Through the efforts of the Minot State University Foundation and the generosity of alumni and friends, Minot State University awards numerous scholarships each academic year. Below you will find a listing of Minot State scholarships available to admitted students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications.

Some Minot State Scholarships available for the 2026-27 school year require a separate application form from the one available here. Please click here to visit the Minot State Additional Scholarship Information page to locate applications for these scholarships.

To get started on the application process:
• Click the red “SIGN IN” on the upper right corner of this page and use your NDUS user ID and password to login.
• Complete the General Application AND any supplemental applications presented.
You will automatically be matched with scholarship opportunities for which you meet the criteria, based on your applications and your Minot State student record. The system may also provide additional “recommended” scholarships that invite you to complete additional questions, but the majority of our scholarships only require that you submit the General Application.
• Consider all “Recommended” Scholarships presented after you submit the General Application (if Recommended Scholarships appear for you). Complete the additional questions to apply for Recommended Scholarships too.
• If you are selected for a scholarship, you will be notified by postal mail or email beginning in late spring 2026.

All eligible students are also encouraged to complete the 2026-27 FAFSA at fafsa.gov to be considered for federal student aid programs and for need-based Minot State scholarships.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Judge Everett Nels & Mary Olson Scholarship
Established by Judge Everett Nels and Mary Olson for the benefit of...
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Varies Judge Wallace D Berning Scholarship
Established by the Berning Family in memory of their father, Judge...
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Varies Judith Howard and Peter Hugret Educational Scholarship
Awarded to an elementary education student who is of sophomore, junior...
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Varies Julia Burke Scholarship
Established by Don, a long-time psychology professor, and his wife,...
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Varies June E. (Steinke) Votaw Scholarship
Scholarship is in memory of June E. (Steinke) Votaw and is awarded to...
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Varies Karen Olson Scholarship
Established by P.E.O. Chapter AG in memory of Karen Olson, a long-time...
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Varies Kay Erickson Memorial Scholarship
Established by Kay’s family in her memory. Recipients must be a female...
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Varies Keith and Elema Cunningham Scholarship
Established by Elsie Cunningham in memory of her husband, Keith, and his...
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Varies Keith and Patricia White Scholarship-Communication Disorders
Established by the Minot Sertoma Club and Patricia White in recognition...
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Varies Keith and Patricia White Scholarship-Special Education
Established by the Minot Sertoma Club and Patricia White in recognition...
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Varies Kelly Vig Scholarship
Established by Darrik and Betsy Trudell in memory of Betsy’s mom, Kelly....
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Varies Kenneth G. and Francis L. Huso Scholarship
 One half of award shall go to students who have graduated from...
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Varies Kevin & Joan Mattson Scholarship
The Joan Mattson Scholarship in Memory of Kevin Mattson was established...
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Varies Kevin and Merri Jo Connole Scholarship 
Established by Kevin and Merri Jo Connole in 2013 for the benefit of MSU...
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Varies Kevin Michael Hill Scholarship 
Established by Michael Hill in memory of his son, a former MSU student....
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Varies Kiwanis Club of Minot Scholarship
Established by the Kiwanis Club of Minot. Recipients must be education...
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Varies Laker Shootout Scholarship
Created by Blaze Travel Basketball, this scholarship must go to students...
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Varies Learning Tree Challenge Grant Scholarship
Established to assist past or current employees at The Learning Tree or...
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Varies Learning Tree Scholarship
Established to assist past or current employees at The Learning Tree or...
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Varies Lee Badertscher Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually and requires a 3.5 cumulative GPA, major in a four-year...
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Varies Leisa and Kevin Harmon Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship
Established by Kevin and Leisa Harmon, both proud Minot State alumni,...
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Varies Leona L. Rubbelke Memorial Scholarship-Nursing
The Leona R. Rubbelke scholarship fund was established as outlined in...
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Varies Leona R. Rubbelke Memorial Scholarship-Health Services
The Leona R. Rubbelke scholarship fund was established as outlined in...
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Varies Leonard Boehmer Memorial Scholarship
Established by his daughter, Judie Boehmer, in his memory for the...
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Varies Lindbo Family Scholarship
Established by Denise Lindbo, a 1991 graduate whose education and degree...
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Varies Lois Bellet Williams Nursing Scholarship
Established by Dennis and Diane Bellet, brother and sister-in-law of...
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Varies Loretta F. Holub Nursing Scholarship
Established by Loren Holub in honor of his mother Loretta, a “Heritage...
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Varies Lt. Col. Charles Drake Poole Scholarship 
Established by Charles and Marilyn Wald in honor of her father, Lt. Col....
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Varies Lund Scholarship
Established by Karen Lund, a 1962 alum in honor of the Lund Family. ...
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Varies Lunday Scholarship
Named after Audrey Lunday, professor emeritus, who taught...
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Varies Luther and Diann (Witham) Hanson Scholarship
Established by Luther and Diann Hanson for the benefit of MSU’s CoB...
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Varies Mabel Olsgaard Elementary Education Scholarship
Established through the estate of Mabel Olsgaard, a Minot State Teacher...
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Varies Magic City Networking Business Leaders Scholarship
Established by the Magic City Networking Group.  This scholarship will...
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Varies Maloney Educational Trust Scholarship
Established from the estate of Mable and Ethel Maloney and awarded to ND...
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Varies Margaret Ann Brooks Memorial Scholarship 
Established by Dr. Fred O. Brooks in 2007. Awarded to female students...
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Varies Margaret Bruce Scholarship
Established to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the MSU...
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Varies Marie Torgerson Scholarship
Established by a bequest from the estate of Femando G. Torgerson in...
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Varies Marilyn Joy Selland Scholarship
Established by Marilyn’s children, Mark, Brian and Paula, in her memory...
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Varies Mark & Gloria Sanford Scholarship
Established by Mark & Gloria Sanford to benefit juniors and seniors...
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Varies Mark and Wendy Slotsve Scholarship
Established by Mark and Wendy Slotsve to benefit math education majors...
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Varies Mark Ronde Memorial Scholarship
Established by relatives and friends of Mark Ronde. Preference is given...
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Varies Marlys Haagenson Johnson Scholarship
Established by Marlys Haagenson Johnson a 1967 alumna who taught in the...
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Varies Marv and Barb Semrau Scholarship 
Established by Marv and Barb Semrau.  This scholarship will be awarded...
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Varies Mary Ann Walizer Scholarship
Established by Ottis Walizer in memory of his wife, Mary Ann Walizer....
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Varies Mary Buchwitz/Quandt Scholarship
Established by Mary Quandt for the benefit of foster care children who...
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Varies Mary E. Wilson Family Scholarship
Established by Mary Wilson who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business...
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Varies Math and Computer Science Scholarship
Awarded to students who plan to major in mathematics or computer...
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Varies Math/Math Education Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to junior or senior students pursuing a...
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Varies Megan (Perdue) Awalt Scholarship
Established by Megan Awalt ’11 for the benefit of accounting majors....
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Varies Meiers' Science Scholarship
Established by MSU alumni, Gayne and Barbara Meiers for the benefit of...
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