North Dakota Grants & Scholarships

North Dakota University System Website descriptions of available ND the following scholarships & grants go to http://www.ndus.edu/students/paying-for-college/, scroll to the bottom of the page and "Click here for a PDF overview of all the financial aid programs offered through the ND University System"

• ND Academic Scholarships

• ND Career & Tech Ed Scholarships

• ND Indian Scholarships

• ND Scholars Program

• ND State Student Incentive Grant Program

• STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, & Math) Occupations Loan Forgiveness Program

• Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program

• Tuition & Fee Reductions

A Note about Grants and Scholarships...

The terms “scholarship” and “grant” are often used interchangeably, but there are usually differences between these two forms of aid.

Most scholarships are merit based. This means that they are awarded to students with certain qualities, such as proven academic or athletic ability. Many scholarships have rules — maintaining a certain GPA, for example — that you have to follow to continue receiving aid.

Most grants are need based. This means that they are usually awarded based on your or your family’s financial situation.