External Opportunities

External scholarships are sponsored and administered by individuals, agencies or organizations not directly affiliated with North Dakota State University. While this is not an exhaustive list of all available scholarships, it does include many national and local opportunities. We encourage you to research the scholarships you are interested in to learn more about the eligibility requirements and application procedures. Always use caution when searching for information on scholarships to avoid scams. Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate. You should never have to pay to apply for scholarships.

Follow the links on the right side of the page to learn more details about the scholarship, including important information such as eligibility requirements. New opportunities and scholarship resources are added frequently, so please check the site regularly.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies North Dakota Crop Improvement & Seed Association
Available to residents of the state of North Dakota who are full-time...
Visitby 02/15/2026
Varies MHA Education Grant for College and Beyond
ELIGIBILITY: ● Enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes ● Accepted...
Visitby 02/16/2026
Varies Western Reserve Herb Society Scholarship
The Western Reserve Herb Society offers Plant Science scholarships. ...
Visitby 02/28/2026
up to $3000.00 Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society (MSES)
Available to any undergraduate student who is enrolled in Civil or...
Visitby 03/10/2026
Vaires ACEC Research Institute Scholarships
Open to eligible engineering students, enrolled in a college or...
Visitby 03/13/2026
Varies Merjent Foundation Scholarships
Merjent Foundation scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a...
Visitby 03/31/2026
$1500 Surety Bond Authority Scholarship Program
Applicants must provide the following documents to be considered for the...
Visitby 04/06/2026
Varies The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota Scholarship
The Associated General Contractors of North Dakota has scholarships...
Visitby 04/22/2026
$2,000 The North Dakota Association of Counties/ILG Scholarship
Available to children and grandchildren of county officials and...
Visitby 05/22/2026
varies ELG Scholarship Program
Requirements You must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen You...
Ended
$500 Mental Health Scholarship for Women
This scholarship aims to recognize the importance of mental wellness for...
Ended
$500 Live it Up Women in Healthcare Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements To qualify for this scholarship, please...
Ended
$2,000 Al Golden Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY The Al Golden Scholarship is open to full-time students who...
Ended
$1000 Arthur S. Johnson
These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and...
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