North Dakota Dollars for Scholars Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by North Dakota Dollars for Scholars

Overview and application window
- Students may submit scholarship applications from January 1 through April 1 each year. Awards range from $600 up to $2,500. Applicants must be graduates of a North Dakota high school. Below are the available scholarships administered through North Dakota Dollars for Scholars, with amounts, eligibility criteria, preferences, and GPA requirements.

General eligibility notes
- Unless otherwise specified, applicants should meet the GPA minimums listed for each award. Some scholarships require full-time enrollment. Several awards give preference based on high school, field of study, military affiliation, financial need, or community service. Read each description carefully for any additional documentation required (for example, FAFSA EFC information for need-based awards).

Scholarships for high school seniors (including those returning to college)
- Brad and Julie Burgum Community Service Scholarship
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Available to high school seniors or students returning to college; honors Brad Burgum’s service to Central Cass Dollars for Scholars.
- Preference: Applicants planning to attend North Dakota State University.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5

- Dr. Fradkin Community Service Scholarship
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Students who demonstrate exceptional community service.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5

- Edward G. Marek Memorial Vocational Scholarship
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Students enrolling in a vocational, technical, or trade program (mechanics, electrical, welding, surveying preferred).
- Minimum GPA: 2.0
- Preference: Graduates of Central Cass High School; selection considers both financial need and merit. Applicants must include FAFSA EFC information in their student profile.

- JoAnn Link Hetzel Vocational/Technical/Trade School Scholarship
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Full-time students attending a vocational, technical, or trade school.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Preference: Students pursuing mechanics, electrical, welding, or surveying.

- Mallie Ann Breuer Scholarship
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: High school seniors enrolling in a nursing program.
- Preference: Graduates of Wahpeton High School.
- Minimum GPA: 3.00

- Midwest AgEnergy Scholarship
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Seniors planning a degree that supports the energy and/or agriculture industries.
- Minimum GPA range: 2.5–3.25
- Preference: Graduates of one of the following schools—Garrison, Max, Underwood, Turtle Lake-Mercer, Washburn, Wilton, Center-Stanton, Hazen, Jamestown, Valley City, Barnes County North, Pingree, Medina, Montpelier—or any senior who is a child/stepchild of a Midwest AgEnergy employee.

- Military Scholarship (high school seniors)
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Dependents of members of a North Dakota military unit/installation.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Enrollment: Must be a full-time student

- Opportunity Scholarship (renewable)
- Award: $1,000 per year (renewable)
- Eligibility: North Dakota high school seniors with GPA between 2.5 and 3.25 who will pursue post-secondary education in North Dakota (includes trade and vocational programs).
- Renewal: May be renewed annually for up to four years (maximum of four awards to the same recipient).

- Barnes County Corn and Soybean Plot Scholarship
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Seniors from Barnes County planning to pursue an agricultural degree.

- Ardon Herman Memorial Scholarship
- Award: $600
- Eligibility: High school seniors pursuing a degree related to conservation practices and/or agriculture.
- Preference: Students from the Maddock and Leeds area.

Scholarships for current college students (returning and graduate students)
- EducateND Scholarships
- Award: $2,000
- Eligibility: Students majoring in preK–12 education; must be in their third or fourth year or be a graduate student who is accepted into an education degree program at a North Dakota college or university.
- Minimum GPA: 2.75

- Robert and Doris Alin Legacy Scholarships
- Award: $2,500
- Eligibility: Education majors who are juniors or seniors.
- Requirements: Full-time enrollment and employment of at least 10 hours per week.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5

- Military Scholarship (college students)
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Enlisted/active duty North Dakota military members, veterans, retired military members from North Dakota, and dependents of members of a North Dakota military unit.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Enrollment: Must be a full-time student

- James A. Guy Memorial Scholarships
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Returning college students.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- Enrollment: Full-time students

- Returning Student and Graduate Student Scholarships
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Returning college students and graduate students.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5

- Brad and Julie Burgum Community Service Scholarships (also available to college students)
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: High school seniors or returning college students (same award available in both categories).
- Preference: Students attending North Dakota State University.
- Minimum GPA: 2.5

- Professional Association Returning Students/Graduate Students Scholarships
- Award: $1,000
- Eligibility: Returning or graduate students; awards are sponsored by professional associations and target specific majors.
- Eligible fields may include: accounting, agricultural economics, business, chiropractic, communications, computer and information technology sciences (programming, data processing, web design, system analysis, networking, engineering, simulator maintenance, etc.), economics, finance, dental assisting, and physician assistant studies.

How to apply / next steps
- Submit your application between January 1 and April 1. Make sure your profile includes any required documentation (for example, FAFSA EFC for need-based awards). Review each scholarship’s specific requirements and preferences before applying.

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