Guaranteed Scholarships
First-year and transfer students who are admitted, meet the academic criteria and transcript deadlines are guaranteed a scholarship at NDSU.
Maximize your scholarship and financial aid opportunities by submitting the NDSU scholarship application and FAFSA. See the scholarship timeline(s) below.
| Final High School Transcript Requirements | Minimum Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| 3.98-4.00 GPA or 3.0+ GPA & 30+ ACT (1370+ SAT) | $3,000/year (maximum of four years) |
| 3.80-3.97 GPA | $2,000/year (maximum of four years) |
| 3.65-3.79 GPA | $1,500/year (maximum of four years) |
| 3.0-3.64 GPA | $1,000/year (maximum of four years) |
| Note: If you receive a renewable scholarship that is higher than your guaranteed minimum award, you will receive the higher amount only. The awards are not cumulative. | |
| Transfer students with at least 12 transferable credits completed, who are admitted to NDSU by August 1 (for fall semester) or December 1 (for spring semester), who are working towards their first bachelor's degree, are guaranteed a minimum scholarship based on the criteria below. | |
|---|---|
| Academic Requirements | Minimum Scholarship Amount |
| 3.5-4.0 GPA | $2,000 (renewable for one additional year) |
| 3.0-3.49 GPA | $1,000 (renewable for one additional year) |
| Note: Students transferring to NDSU after attending another college or university for one semester or less may be considered for First-Year Guaranteed Scholarships. | |
| The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to incoming transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). To be eligible for this award students must complete the general scholarship application and upload their PTK membership certificate. | |
| Note: If you receive a renewable scholarship exceeding the guaranteed minimum amount, the higher award will replace the lower one (not be added to it). | |
First-Year Scholarship Timeline
May 1
Deadline to confirm plans to attend NDSU to keep scholarship offers - students who do not confirm by this deadline may lose their awards
July 1
Deadline for NDSU to receive official final high school transcripts and test scores (if applicable) for guaranteed scholarship confirmation
Scholarship Examples
Land Grant Access Award
North Dakota State University recognizes the benefits that a diverse student body has on all members of the NDSU community. As one of the land grant institutions in North Dakota, NDSU remains committed to our mission of providing an accessible, affordable, and high-quality education to students.
NDSU North Dakota Native American Scholarship Match
NDSU students who receive the North Dakota Native American Scholarship may be eligible for a $2,000/year scholarship match.
