NDSU Honors College Scholarship

The NDSU Honors College invites incoming first year students with a 3.98-4.00 GPA or 3.0+ GPA & 30+ ACT (1370+ SAT) to apply.

Completing the essay for the NDSU Honors College Scholarship will also qualify you for the Harry D. McGovern STEM Scholarship (If applicable).

Selected semi-finalists will be required to complete a Zoom interview as part of the application process. Once selected, semi-finalists will receive an email with instructions to select an interview time.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Office of Admission, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Deadline
02/04/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. ACT/SAT Scores
    • Please upload documentation of your ACT/SAT Scores
    • What is your highest ACT/SAT Composite Score?
  2. Upload your unofficial transcript
  3. The Honors Program seeks students who are curious, engaged, and willing to take action to make a difference in their communities and beyond. In an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words, reflect on a problem, challenge, opportunity, or cause that matters to you. Describe a time when you took action on an issue, challenge, opportunity or cause – large or small – to address a problem, help others, improve a situation, pursue a goal, or create positive change. What did you learn about yourself through that experience? How do you hope to continue developing your strengths through your education, experiences, and involvement in the Honors Program?
  4. I understand that AI tools may be used for assistance, but essays must be my own work. Fully AI-generated essays may result in disqualification from scholarship opportunities. If you used AI to answer these questions, please include a brief statement on how it was used. This statement does not count toward the 750-1000 word limit.