Our Opportunities

Welcome to the Minot State University Scholarship opportunities website! The 2024-25 scholarship application is open. Although our application deadline for most scholarships was February 15, 2024, we’ll continue to accept late applications after the deadline with priority going to on-time applicants!

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 2024-25 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 2024.

All eligible students are also encouraged to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA at fafsa.gov (after it opens in December 2023) in order to be considered for federal student aid programs and for need-based Minot State scholarships.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Leadership Scholars Program Scholarship
The Leadership Scholars Program is a unique opportunity at Minot State...
Deadline03/31/2024
Varies Sadie and Alexander and John A. Harchanko Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is available to Native American students from North...
Deadline03/31/2024
Varies Severson Entrepreneurship Scholarship for New Freshmen and New Transfer Students
The Severson Entrepreneurship scholarship is open to first time freshmen...
Deadline07/01/2024
Varies API Bakken Chapter Scholarship
Established by the API Bakken Chapter for the benefit of CoB students...
Ended
Varies Bob Frantsvog Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Bob Frantsvog, the scholarship goes to a...
Ended
Varies ChuLinda Scholarship
Established by Chuck Thompson, recipients must be College of Business...
Ended
Varies Dak Jam Scholarship
Recipients must be marketing majors with preference given to students...
Ended
Varies St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation - MSU Communication Disorders Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students from one of the following...
Ended
$0.00 St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation - MSU Communication Disorders Scholarship Challenge Grant Funds
This scholarship is awarded to students from one of the following...
Ended
Varies St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation - MSU Nursing Scholarship Challenge Grant Funds
This scholarship is awarded to students from one of the following...
Ended
Varies St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation - MSU Social Work Scholarship Challenge Grant Funds
This scholarship is awarded to students from one of the following...
Ended
Varies Schaefer Berg Scholarship
Established by Kristi (Schaefer) Berg, proud MSU faculty member and...
Ended
Varies Edson and Margaret Larson Challenge Grant Scholarship
Funded by the Edson and Margaret Larson Foundation. Must be a Colllege...
Ended
Varies (Z) VEST Scholarship
Established by Marvin Zerr, D.D.S., Ph. D., who attended MSU from 1980...
Ended
Varies Aas Family Scholarship
Established by Lynn Aas and David and Kathy Aas for the benefit of...
Ended
Varies Academic Excellence
Automatic award for newly admitted freshmen who meet academic requirements.
Ended
Varies Accounting Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior accounting major with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Ended
Varies Adelaide and Eleanor Johnson Scholarship-Business 
Established by the Johnson Family to honor Adelaide Johnson and Eleanor...
Ended
Varies Adelaide and Eleanor Johnson Scholarship-Education
Established by the Johnson family to honor Adelaide Johnson and Eleanor...
Ended
Varies Adelaide Johnson Scholarship
Established by Michael Vannett in appreciation of Dr. Johnson who served...
Ended
Varies Agnes and Ray Ladendorf Scholarship
Established by Thomas Ladendorf in memory of his parents Agnes and Ray...
Ended
Varies AllState Scholarship
Established by Kim Albert for the benefit of Minot State University...
Ended
Varies Alma Bratlien Arends Scholarship
Established by Alma’s family in honor of her 50 plus nursing career. ...
Ended
Varies Alvin and Shirley Dietz Scholarship
Established by the Dietzs for the benefit of ND high school graduates...
Ended
Varies American Association of University Women Scholarship (AAUW)
Available to all disciplines, this scholarship is awarded to a senior...
Ended
Varies Anna and Adam Stevahn Scholarship
Established by Harold and Diana Randall to honor Diana’s parents, Anna...
Ended
Varies Anna Indergaard Nursing Scholarship
Established in memory of Anna by her son, Dale Indergaard. Recipients...
Ended
Varies Ardella and Clinton Larson Scholarship
Established by Clinton and Ardella Larson for the benefit of College of...
Ended
Varies Art Department Endowment
Available to Art and Art Education majors.
Ended
Varies Arthur T. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Arthur Wilson by his wife, Mary Wilson, and his...
Ended
Varies Arts and Sciences Scholarship
Recipient must be a College of Arts and Sciences student.
Ended
Varies Audrey & Steve Sidener Scholarship
Established by Steve Sidener, a 1967 English alum, for the benefit of...
Ended
Varies Balas Family Scholarship
Honors members of the Balas Family, all of whom have been college...
Ended
Varies Bane-Sather Scholarship
Established by H. Paul Crockett and Frances Bane Crockett in memory of...
Ended
Varies Beall Law Scholarship
Recipients must be majoring in Criminal Justice and plan to work in some...
Ended
Varies Ben and Theresa Wald Scholarship
Established by Theresa Wald for the benefit of full-time CoB...
Ended
Varies Bernadine H. Kunkel Endowed Scholarship
Established by Bernadine H. Kunkel.  Awarded to full-time students...
Ended
Varies Betsy Nokleby Scholarship 
Established by the Student Association in honor of Betsy Nokleby who...
Ended
Varies Betty Iljana Scholarship 
Established by Betty Iljana for the benefit of science majors.
Ended
Varies Betty Jean Halvorson Nursing Scholarship
Established by Betty’s sister, Charlotte Thiemecke Flloyd.  Betty taught...
Ended
Varies Beverly G. and Ruth Blowers Scholarship
Established in memory of Beverly G. and Ruth Blowers and awarded to...
Ended
Varies Black-Neuharth Education Scholarship
Established by Kevin and Cynthia Neuharth in honor of their parents and...
Ended
Varies Blaine and Kathy Deslauriers Scholarship
Established by Blaine and Kathy, both MSU alums. Recipients must be...
Ended
Varies Blaine B. Kuist Memorial Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of Blaine B. Kuist, for...
Ended
Varies Bob & Sandy Frantsvog Scholarship
Recipients must be College of Business students.
Ended
Varies Bob and Pat Nelson Communication Disorders Scholarship
Established by the Nelsons, both MSU alums, for the benefit of students...
Ended
Varies Bob and Pat Nelson Science Scholarship
Established by Bob and Pat Nelson, both MSU alums. Recipients must be...
Ended
Varies Bobbie Williams Scholarship 
Scholarship was established in memory of Bobbie Williams who attended...
Ended
Varies Brady, Martz & Associates
Awarded to a junior or senior accounting major who is in pursuit of CPA...
Ended
Varies Bram Davidson Writing Scholarship
Established by the Davidson Family in memory of Bram. Recipients must...
Ended