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Scholarship Websites:
NDSCS External Scholarships - Awesome site with tons of scholarships!!
Studentscholarships.org
http://www.collegexpress.com/?
http://www.highfivescholarships.com
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
FastWEB
College Scholarships
FedMoney
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
Scholarship Experts
Minot State University - - - "View Undergraduate Catalog for a listing of scholarships" link on this page is an excellent PDF that lists all scholarships available to prospective and current MSU students (This listing is also available in the Guidance Office)
Check other college websites you may attend as many of them have program specific scholarships available.

The state of North Dakota provides aid to high-achieving students, including:
ND Scholars Program
ND Academic Scholarship
ND Career & Technical Education Scholarship
ND Indian Scholarship Program
ND Board of Nursing - Nursing Ed Loan

Check with local organizations for scholarships or other forms of financial assistance through:

• Your place of worship or other religious communities
• Local branches of organizations such as the Rotary Club or Kiwanis
• Other organizations, such as Army ROTC, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and North

• Your parents' employers
• Your employer

ND ACADEMIC and CTE SCHOLARSHIPS

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

The total value of the scholarship is $6,000 with a payment of $750 per semester, or $500 per quarter, for a total annual payment of $1,500. Students not attending college or university in the fall may defer payment until the time of attendance. However, the award will only be paid during the six years following HS graduation.

Scholarships are automatically renewed provided the student is enrolled full time (12 hours the first two terms and 15 hours each term thereafter) and maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA reviewed each term.
(See further information below scholarship requirements)

ND Academic Scholarship

1. ND resident graduating from a ND high school, a public high school in a bordering state according to NDCC15.1-29, or a nonpublic school in a bordering state while residing with a custodial parent (NDCC 15.1-21-02.6)
2. Complete: 1 unit of Algebra II; 1 unit of math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; 2 units of the same
foreign language, Native American language, or sign language; 1 unit of fine arts or CTE; I additional
unit of fine arts, CTE, or foreign, Native American, or sign language
3. Earn no lower than a “C” on any unit required for the diploma and the scholarship
4. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least a “B”, which is a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
5. Earn a 24 or higher on the ACT
6. Complete 1 unit of AP course and exam or 1/2 unit of a dual credit course

ND Career and Technical Education Scholarship (CTE)

1. ND resident graduating from a ND high school, a public high school in a bordering state to NDCC15.1-29,or a nonpublic school in a bordering state while residing with a custodial parent (NDCC 15.1-21-02.6)
2. Complete: 1 unit of Algebra II; 2 units of a CTE coordinated plan of study; 2 additional units of CTE;
one additional elective unit of CTE, foreign language or fine arts
3. Earn no lower than a “C” on any unit required for the diploma and the scholarship
4. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least a “B”, which is a 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale
5. Earn a 24 or higher on the ACT or three 5’s on the WorkKeys assessments


WorkKeys Test

The WorkKeys Test is offered here at Surrey School! This offers our students a more affordable and convenient way to test for the ND CTE scholarship. Each test will be offered at a cost of $12.00 and can be taken & retaken individually or all at once. Tests must be paid for at the time of testing. See Mrs. Sivertson for an appointment. If you qualify for the ND scholarship, please don't wait until spring to take the test! Start in the fall in case you need to retake one or more sections over. The deadline to test is April 15th!
 

College Student’s Responsibility for Maintaining Scholarship Eligibility

• Students must be enrolled full time. Full time enrollment has the same meaning as defined by the financial aid office at the institution the student is attending.
• Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75. If the NDUS determines that a student’s cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of a term is below 2.75, a one-time exception shall be granted, and the student is entitled to the scholarship for the next semester or quarter in which the student is enrolled full time. This exception is applicable to a student only once.
  • If the NDUS determines that the student’s cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of a term is below 2.75 for a second time, the student is no longer eligible to receive scholarship payments under this program.
• Progress toward degree completion must be maintained to qualify for a subsequent disbursement of the scholarship. To qualify for a payment, the following is required in addition to meeting the GPA requirement and full-time enrollment:

• A student is not entitled to receive more than six thousand dollars under the academic and career and technical education scholarships. Eligible students meeting the scholarship requirements will receive $750 per semester or $500 per quarter. 
• The scholarship is valid for six academic years after the student’s graduation from high school for enrollment at eligible institutions within North Dakota.
• The scholarship may be applied to graduate programs if all other eligibility criteria are met.
• Students who defer the scholarship or transfer to a new college or university must contact the North Dakota University System (NDUS) at (701) 328-4156 to re-activate the scholarship or to update the institution.

  Updated 8/30/2018

Top Ten Tips To Getting A Scholarship

1. Be involved in community service activities throughout high school. There are generally a number of community scholarships available.
2. Create and maintain a success resume from freshman year through your senior year in high school. Capturing your accomplishments on an annual basis will help you prepare for scholarship applications and build your personal brand.
3. Consult with your high school guidance counselor, especially for local and regional scholarship information. Some high schools may even assign a guidance counselor as a scholarship coordinator.
4. When writing a scholarship essay, make sure you write it in your own voice. Also, make sure you use spell check and have someone else proofread your essay.
5. Start applying for scholarships in the fall of your senior year of high school. You will want to take advantage of scholarships with early application deadlines.
6. Scholarship deadlines can vary. Develop a scholarship deadline spreadsheet to keep you organized and on time.
7. Be mindful of the details! Carefully read the instructions and make sure your application is filled out correctly and you have included requested items. Some scholarships will request financial information to determine a candidate's need.
8. Apply and keep applying. You can save time by tailoring an existing essay for multiple scholarship applications.
9. If a scholarship interview is required, dress professionally. You will also want to make sure your social media accounts do not have any inappropriate content or pictures. You only have one chance to make a first impression.
10. Continue to apply for upper-class scholarships during your freshman year in college. Even if you are turned down your freshman year, there are scholarships available for college sophomores and juniors.