Our Opportunities

*Welcome to the Minot State University Scholarship opportunities website! The 2026-27 scholarship application will open on December 1, 2025 with a deadline of February 15, 2026.

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 Tim and Allison Vallely Business Scholarship
Established by Tim and Allison Vallely to benefit College of Business...
Varies Tim and Lynn Smith Scholarship
Established by Tim and Lynn Smith. Recipients must be French horn...
Varies Todd and Della Erickson Family Scholarship
Scholarship will be split between education and college of business...
Varies Todd Magnuson Scholarship
Established by Todd’s wife, Marlys Magnuson, in his memory. Todd spent...
Varies Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Special Education Scholarship
Available to students pursuing a degree in Special Education.
Varies Tom and Mary Probst Family Scholarship
Awarded to current ND residents residing West of Highway 3.  Preference...
Varies Tom Willis Scholarship
Established in memory of Tom, long-time MSU professor of art for the...
Varies Tracy Petersen Snyder Scholarship
Established by the parents and husband of Tracy Petersen Snyder in her...
Varies Transfer Student Scholars Award
The Transfer Student Scholar Award is available to new transfer students...
Varies Trueblood Family Scholarship
Established by Don and Bonnie Trueblood. Recipients must be sophomore,...
Varies Vadell Family Scholarship
Established by Aisha Vadell.  This scholarship will be awarded to a...
Varies Vicky & Rich Campbell Scholarship
Established by Rich and Vicky Campbell for the benefit of special...
Varies Virginia P. George Scholarship
Established through the estate of Virginia P. George, a life-long social...
Varies Walter Piehl Arts Scholarship
Established by family and friends of Walter Piehl in honor of his many...
Varies Wendlin Striefel Family Scholarship
Established by Mark and Holly ’94 Mosser in honor of her late father,...
Varies Westlie Scholarship
Students must demonstrate financial need, and possess a record of...
Varies Wihelmina Thompson Scholarship
Awarded to education students demonstrating academic achievement.
Varies William Joseph Coming Hay Scholarship
Established by Eric Clausen in memory of Billy Joe Coming Hay. Awarded...
Varies William N. "Skip" Shirley Memorial Scholarship
Established by Dr. Steve and Jennifer Shirley in memory of Dr. Shirley’s...
Varies Women United
Established by Women United for the benefit of full-time, female, MSU...
Varies Wylie and Kathy Hammond Native American Scholarship
Established by Wylie and Kathy Hammond.  Wylie was the first MSU Native...
Varies Xcel Energy Scholarship 
Awarded to math, science, or energy economics students. Recipients must...
Varies Yale Family Scholarship
Established by Renae and Kevin Yale. Recipients must demonstrate...
Varies Yvonne Falstad Hoover Nursing Scholarship
Established by Mel and Yvonne Hoover for the benefit of nursing...
Varies Yvonne Schultz Scholarship
Awarded to College of Business students.