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North Dakota Academic Scholarship


Name: North Dakota Academic Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $6,000 per year

Information And Eligibility:
The North Dakota Academic Scholarship is a merit-based program designed to recognize and reward high-achieving students who are residents of North Dakota. This scholarship aims to encourage students to pursue higher education within the state by providing financial support. It is awarded to students based on academic performance, standardized test scores, and other qualifying criteria. The scholarship is renewable annually for up to four years, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a legal resident of North Dakota.
  • Must graduate from an accredited North Dakota high school, approved home education program, or possess an equivalent qualification (e.g., GED).
  • Minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must achieve qualifying scores on the ACT (composite score of at least 24) or SAT equivalent.
  • Completion of a rigorous high school curriculum, which includes specific course requirements as outlined by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
  • Enrollment as a full-time student in an accredited North Dakota postsecondary institution.
  • Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in college to retain eligibility.

Deadline: July 15

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