North Dakota scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to North Dakota residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local North Dakota scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for North Dakota residents (1)
- North Dakota ScholarshipUp to $6,000
North Dakota University System / Department of Public Instruction
Worth up to $6,000 total, paid out in installments of roughly $500 to $750 per term, this scholarship can be used within six years of high school graduation at an accredited North Dakota college, university, tribal institution, or approved apprenticeship. You'll need to meet essential-skill requirements plus two of three readiness components: post-secondary, workforce, or military ready.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; usable within six years of graduationLast verified Sep 28, 2026