Essay

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

UMSA Foundation Scholarship

UMSA Foundation Scholarship offers $3,000 and $1,000 awards for students in specific fields. Eligibility: residents of five Midwest states.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

North Dakota Association of County Engineers Scholarship

North Dakota Association of County Engineers offers scholarships up to $2,500 for students in engineering and construction fields.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship

AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

What is a letter of recommendation?

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

How do I create a resume? 

RMCMI Technical Scholarship

The RMCMI Technical Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students in trade programs interested in mining. Apply now!

North Dakota Community Foundation Scholarships

North Dakota Community Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for students based on merit, need, or activities. High local win chance!

Minot Area Community Foundation's scholarships

Minot Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

FM Area Foundation Scholarships

FM Area Foundation offers $292,000+ in scholarships for Cass County and Clay County students. High chances for local applicants!

Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship

The Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for nursing students in select U.S. states and Alberta, Canada.

Hattie Tedrow Memorial Fund Scholarship

Scholarship for ND high school seniors, descendants of veterans. Up to $2,000 awarded. Essay required.

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

TAAP Scholarship

The TAAP Scholarship offers $10,000 for students in addiction studies, requiring financial need and a commitment to North Dakota.

Robert J. Green Undergraduate Student

The Robert J. Green Undergraduate Student award offers $1,000 to civil engineering students in MN, ND, and SD. Apply now!

$1,000 NCITE Undergraduate Scholarship

The $1,000 NCITE Undergraduate Scholarship supports civil engineering students in MN, ND, and SD. Apply now!

The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.

PFund Scholarship

PFund Scholarship offers up to $12,000 for LGBTQIA+ leaders in the Midwest. Apply now to support your community involvement!

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

PFund Foundation Scholarship Program

The PFund Foundation offers up to $10,000 scholarships for LGBTQ+ students in the Midwest committed to community leadership.

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in medical practice management fields. Apply now if you reside in the Midwest!

RMCMI Engineering & Geology Scholarship

RMCMI Engineering & Geology Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for students in mining or engineering fields across select Western states.

Stanley Moore Scholarship

The Stanley Moore Scholarship provides $1,500 awards to Farmers Union members and their children in five states. Essay required.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

Korean War Veteran Descendant - Midwestern Regional Chapter Scholarship

Scholarship for descendants of Korean War veterans, offering $500 to $5,000 for students in the Midwest with Korean heritage.

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships

AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarships offer $250+ for AIST members and dependents attending Midwest universities. Essay required.

NIADA Regional Scholarships

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Art Project

 First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest

ADL Midwest invites students to the First Amendment Freedoms Art & Essay Contest with awards up to $5,000. Open to grades 6-12.

North Central Region 9 Scholarship

The North Central Region 9 Scholarship offers $1,000 for students pursuing degrees in engineering or technology with a 3.0 GPA.

NACA Northern Plains Regional Student Leadership Scholarships

NACA Northern Plains offers $500 scholarships for undergraduates in student activities or services in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.