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 Stephen Larson/Lawrence and Geraldine Larson Family Scholarship
Established by Ron Larson in memory of his brother, Stephen, and...
Ended
Varies Sundre Sand & Gravel Earth Science & Geology Scholarship
Established by Rebecca Hill, owner of Sundre Sand and Gravel, for the...
Ended
Varies Surrey Mustang Scholarship
Established by the Power of 1 for the benefit of Surrey High School...
Ended
Varies Susan Haanstra Elsom Memorial Scholarship 
Established by friends and family of Susan Haanstra Elsom in her memory....
Ended
Varies Ted and Joan Brinkman Scholarship
Established by Ted and Joan Brinkman to benefit junior or senior College...
Ended
Varies Teresa and Darrel Loftesnes - Lofty Goals Scholarship
Established by Darrel and Teresa Loftesnes.  This scholarship will be...
Ended
Varies Terry and Ann Zeltinger Scholarship
Established by Terry and Ann Zeltinger for the benefit of communication...
Ended
Varies Terry and Gail Johnson Scholarship
Established by Terry and Gail Johnson for CoB majors. Preference will be...
Ended
Varies Terry Ferebee Eckmann Scholarship
Established by Terry Eckmann, current teacher education professor, for...
Ended
Varies The Brigadier General Jerome T. Hagen Retired Military Member Scholarship
Available to any active duty military, National Guard or Reserve members...
Ended
Varies Theodore "Ted" Grandall Scholarship
Ended
Varies Theodore and Nan Monson Scholarship
Established in February 1995 in memory of Theodore and Nan Monson who...
Ended
Varies Tim & Laura Mihalick Scholarship
Established by the Mihalicks for the benefit of COB students who possess...
Ended
Varies Tim and Allison Vallely Business Scholarship
Established by Tim and Allison Vallely to benefit College of Business...
Ended
Varies Tim and Lynn Smith Scholarship
Established by Tim and Lynn Smith. Recipients must be French horn...
Ended
Varies Todd and Della Erickson Family Scholarship
Scholarship will be split between education and college of business...
Ended
Varies Todd and Tonya Hunskor Scholarship
Ended
Varies Todd Magnuson Scholarship
Established by Todd’s wife, Marlys Magnuson, in his memory. Todd spent...
Ended
Varies Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Special Education Scholarship
Available to students pursuing a degree in Special Education.
Ended
Varies Tom and Mary Probst Family Scholarship
Awarded to current ND residents residing West of Highway 3.  Preference...
Ended
Varies Tom Willis Scholarship
Established in memory of Tom, long-time MSU professor of art for the...
Ended
Varies Tracy Petersen Snyder Scholarship
Established by the parents and husband of Tracy Petersen Snyder in her...
Ended
Varies Transfer Student Scholars Award
The Transfer Student Scholar Award is available to new transfer students...
Ended
Varies Trueblood Family Scholarship
Established by Don and Bonnie Trueblood. Recipients must be sophomore,...
Ended
Varies Vadell Family Scholarship
Established by Aisha Vadell.  This scholarship will be awarded to a...
Ended
Varies Vicky & Rich Campbell Scholarship
Established by Rich and Vicky Campbell for the benefit of special...
Ended
Varies Virginia P. George Scholarship
Established through the estate of Virginia P. George, a life-long social...
Ended
Varies Walter Piehl Arts Scholarship
Established by family and friends of Walter Piehl in honor of his many...
Ended
Varies Wendlin Striefel Family Scholarship
Established by Mark and Holly ’94 Mosser in honor of her late father,...
Ended
Varies Westlie Scholarship
Students must demonstrate financial need, and possess a record of...
Ended
Varies Wihelmina Thompson Scholarship
Awarded to education students demonstrating academic achievement.
Ended
Varies William Joseph Coming Hay Scholarship
Established by Eric Clausen in memory of Billy Joe Coming Hay. Awarded...
Ended
Varies William N. "Skip" Shirley Memorial Scholarship
Established by Dr. Steve and Jennifer Shirley in memory of Dr. Shirley’s...
Ended
Varies Women United
Established by Women United for the benefit of full-time, female, MSU...
Ended
Varies Wylie and Kathy Hammond Native American Scholarship
Established by Wylie and Kathy Hammond.  Wylie was the first MSU Native...
Ended
Varies Xcel Energy Scholarship 
Awarded to math, science, or energy economics students. Recipients must...
Ended
Varies Yale Family Scholarship
Established by Renae and Kevin Yale. Recipients must demonstrate...
Ended
Varies Yvonne Falstad Hoover Nursing Scholarship
Established by Mel and Yvonne Hoover for the benefit of nursing...
Ended
Varies Yvonne Schultz Scholarship
Awarded to College of Business students.
Ended