Scholarship 411
November is National Scholarship Month and CREA counselor, Megan Storbeck compiled information around scholarship requirements, links to opportunities, and tips for students to use.
Tips for Students
Ask your school counselor what scholarships are available at your school.
If students are interested in a specific college, contact that college and see what scholarships they have available.
It doesn’t hurt to apply for scholarships, it’s FREE money! Don't be afraid to apply to scholarships that have a smaller award amount. Many local groups offer awards – they may be small, but they can add up.
Double check you application for grammatical errors, correct information, and be sure you fit the scholarship's criteria.
Be authentic! Don't use the same essay for multiple scholarships. Your essay needs to reflect you and your goals for each particular college scholarship
Scholarship Opportunities:
https://thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/the-ultimate-list-of-scholarships-for-women-and-girls/ - Scholarships specifically for women and girls
https://apps.nd.gov/DPI/scholarship/login.aspx - ND Academic and Career And Technical Education Scholarship Application
https://cractc.org/local/staticpage/view.php?page=student-corner - CRACTC frequently lists scholarships related to CTE
ND Academic Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Graduate from high school in North Dakota
Obtain a grade of at least a C in each course required for the diploma and scholarship and earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of B (3.0).
Course requirements:
1 credit of Algebra II
1 credit of mathematics for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
2 credits of same foreign language, Native American language or sign language; or career and technical education from a coordinated plan of study recommended by the Department of Career and Technical Education and approved by the superintendent of public instruction
1 credit of foreign language, Native American language, sign language, fine arts, or career and technical education
1 credit of an AP course and completion of the AP exam in that course, or either 1/2 credit or 1 credit in a dual credit course.
Receive a composite score of at least 24 on an ACT no later than the February ACT test date of your senior year.
ND Career and Technical Education Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Graduate from high school in North Dakota
Obtain a grade of at least a C in each course required for the diploma and scholarship and earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of B (3.0).
Course requirements:
1 credit of Algebra II
2 credits of a coordinated plan of study recommended by the Department of Career and Technical Education
1 credit of foreign language, Native American language, sign language, fine arts, or Career and Technical Education
2 additional credits in the area of Career and Technical Education
Receive a composite score of at least 24 on an ACT no later than the February ACT test date of your senior year or score at least 5 on each of the three WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy & Applied Mathematics).
Students who are eligible for the Career and Technical Education Scholarship due to scores earned on the WorKeys assessments, must also send a copy of their score reports to the ND Department of Public Instruction, 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201, Bismarck, ND, 58505-0440 or fax to: ND Academic or CTE Scholarship Program (701)328-0201.