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	Mel Hoover and Spencer Hoover Business Scholarship Established by Mel Hoover and Spencer Hoover for the benefit of...	Ended
Varies	Merton & Karen Johnsrud Scholarship Established by the Johnsruds for the benefit of Division of Social...	Ended
Varies	MHA Nation Scholarship Established by Jeff and Peggy Miller. Recipients must be enrolled...	Ended
Varies	Michael and Susan Hummel Scholarship Established by Michael, a 1971 alum, and his wife, Susan. The Hummels...	Ended
Varies	Michelle Kincheloe Tollefson Scholarship Established by Michelle Toffefson for the benefit of full-time students...	Ended
Varies	Mike and Angie Christianson Scholarship Established by Mike and Angie Christianson for the benefit of Minot...	Ended
Varies	Mike and Debi Ahmann Scholarship Established by the Ahmanns, both Minot State alumni, who were life-long...	Ended
$475.00	Minot Area Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Offered by the Minot Area Retired Teachers Association to sophomore,...	Ended
Varies	Minot Eagles Aerie #2376 Scholarship Established by the Minot Eagles Aerie 2376 upon surrendering their...	Ended
Varies	Minot Model Alumni Association Scholarship Established to perpetuate the name and memory of Minot Model High...	Ended
Varies	Minot Moose Lodge Scholarship Established by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 822, Minot, from...	Ended
Varies	Minot Quota Club Scholarship Awarded to female students with sophomore through senior standing who...	Ended
Varies	Minot State Alumni Association Scholarship Emphasis is given to children/grandchildren of MSU alumni, faculty,...	Ended
Varies	Minot State University Scholarship Awarded to full time undergraduate students. Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.	Ended
Varies	Minot State University Staff Senate Scholarship Established to assist Minot State University staff members who have been...	Ended
Varies	Minot Young Professionals Network Scholarship Established by the Young Professionals Network of Minot. Student must...	Ended
Varies	Montana Dakota Utilities Scholarship Awarded to students from a community served by Montana Dakota Utilities...	Ended
Varies	MSIS Scholarship Established by Dr. Lorraine Willoughby for the benefit of a MSIS...	Ended
Varies	MSU Well Live Dimensional Established by the MSU Wellness Center for the benefit of Minot State...	Ended
Varies	Myron & Shirley Thompson Scholarship Established by Myron and Shirley Thompson, who both earned teaching...	Ended
Varies	Myrtle Nordwick Canata Endowed Scholarship Established in 1993 through the estate of Myrtle Nordwick Canata, a 1930...	Ended
Varies	N.R. Faulkner Scholarship Established by Ryan and Hope Anderson in memory of Hopes’s father, N.R....	Ended
Varies	Naomi E. Adams Scholarship Established in August 1995 in memory of Naomi E. Adams whose personal...	Ended
$1000 for Non-ND residents per year, $4000 for ND residents per year	Native American Tuition Waiver The Native American Tuition Waiver promotes enrollment of members of...	Ended
Varies	Native American Scholarship Recipients must be of Native American/American Indian ancestry (a...	Ended
Varies	ND Texas Hold'em Poker Championship Scholarship Established by the MSU Alumni Association and the Vegas Motel & Seven’s...	Ended
Varies	Nell E. Boozenny Sander Scholarship Established by Nell Sander for the benefit of female MSU students who...	Ended
Varies	Nels and Edna Solheim Scholarship Established through the Edna Soheim Estate. Scholarships will be awarded...	Ended
Varies	Nels T. and Oline Blikre Scholarship Awarded to students who are residents of Mountrail County, ND, posses an...	Ended
Varies	Norgard-Jensen Scholarship Recipients must be full-time students and be current ND residents. ...	Ended
Varies	North Dakota Speech, Language, and Hearing Association Scholarship Established by the North Dakota Speech, Language, and Hearing...	Ended
Varies	Ole and Sarah Joraanstad Scholarship This scholarship was established by Harold O. and Loretta Joraanstad for...	Ended
Varies	Olga Peterson Minot Model Alumni Association Scholarship Established by the Minot Model Alumni Association in memory of Olga...	Ended
Varies	Orvald J. Bjerken Scholarship Non-athletic scholarship awarded to students demonstrating academic...	Ended
Varies	Oscar and Jean Quam Scholarship Oscar and Jean Quam Scholarship —Established in memory of MSU’s VP of...	Ended
Varies	Otto R. and Irene E. Johnson Scholarship Scholarships honoring Irene Ella Johnson who dedicated her life to her...	Ended
Varies	Outstanding New Student Scholarship Scholarship for incoming freshmen with a declared major of Professional...	Ended
Varies	Ove Jorgensen Scholarship Awarded to outstanding business students on the basis of academic...	Ended
Varies	Papa John's Scholarship For the benefit of Minot State University students.	Ended
Varies	Pat and Mary Kay Jones Scholarship Established in 2008 by Pat and Mary Kay Jones. Awarded to full-time CoB...	Ended
Varies	Pat Sheldon Elementary Education Scholarship In memory of Pat Sheldon for elementary education majors admitted to the...	Ended
Varies	Patricia (Trish) Hoeven Scholarship Awarded to a full-time MSU student.	Ended
Varies	Patrick Kelly Muus Memorial Nursing Scholarship Established by Richard and Bernie Muus in memory of their son, a...	Ended
Varies	Patty Lou Pietsch Trzpuc Memorial Scholarship Established for the benefit of the top MSU nursing student. Awarded to a...	Ended
Varies	Paul and Sherri Tefft Scholarship in Memory of Carl Kalvelage, Galen Brown and Floyd Fairweather Established by Paul and Sherri Tefft. First preference given to students...	Ended
Varies	Paul Morrison Scholarship Awarded to junior or seniors who are majoring in economics, history,...	Ended
Varies	Pearl Stusrud Memorial Scholarship Awarded annually to students pursuing the B.S. degree in accounting....	Ended
Varies	Peoples State Bank Scholarship Recipients must possess a 2.5 or greater GPA and have financial need. ...	Ended
Varies	Philip and Barbara Fallis Scholarship Established by family members and friends in memory of Philip and...	Ended
Varies	Physical Education Academic Scholarship Awarded to a physical education majors with a minimum 2.0 GPA.	Ended

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