Scholarship Opportunity
North Dakota Career Builders Scholarship
Offered by North Dakota University System / Matching Donors
Matching-fund scholarship for full-time students in approved high-need ND programs, with a post-completion ND residency and employment commitment.
Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Adult Learner
Eligibility
- Be admitted to an approved certificate or associate program, or the final two years of an approved bachelor's program at a qualifying ND institution.
- Your program must appear on the current scholarship High-Need and Emerging Occupations List; funding eligibility is limited to four semesters or six quarters.
- Maintain at least 2.50 GPA and full-time enrollment according to your degree plan for payment.
- Have required donor/qualifying matching funds received by NDUS before payment; an eligible program alone does not guarantee funding.
Requirements
- Complete the program and sign the scholarship agreement.
- After completion, establish the required ND residency and high-need ND employment within the six-month window and maintain them for at least three years.
- Failure to meet program, residency or employment commitments can require repayment of BOTH state and matching scholarship funds.
- Check any separate employer agreement for additional commitments. Other state/federal financial aid and Challenge Grant funding cannot provide the required match.
How to Apply
- 1Check the current approved scholarship program list and ask your campus contact whether matching funds are available.
- 2Coordinate the institution's application process and select Career Builders Scholarship in the ND SAMS portal linked by NDUS.
- 3Provide academic/program verification, donor documentation and signed agreement; NDUS confirms eligibility and received matching funds.
- 4Maintain payment eligibility and report completion, ND residency and employment as required by the agreement.