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πŸ’° Dickinson State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$500-$2,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$2,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 22 ACT

Dickinson State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$2,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Against tuition of $7,470, students receiving the largest award pay about $5,470 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Dickinson State University

Tuition & fees
$7,470
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Largest annual award
$2,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$5,470/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $8,564), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Dickinson State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Dickinson State University β€” no separate application

3 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Presidential Elite Scholarship
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 26+ β€’ SAT 1250+
In recognition of top academic performers, starting Fall 2024, qualified new students may be eligible for up to 2,000 per year, split between two semesters. The Presidential Premier, Presidential Select, and Presidential Elite Scholarships are renewable for up to four years for first-time freshmen and three years for transfer students with consecutive and continued enrollment.
Eligibility: Scholarship award criteria are outlined in the table below and may be achieved on any of the score options or GPA levels. Transfer GPAs are considered for students with 24 or more earned credits. High school GPAs are used for all other new students. All GPA levels are set by the first day of classes each semester. If final documents are received after this day, the level of scholarship awarded will not change.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source β†—
Presidential Premier Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 30+ β€’ SAT 1400+
In recognition of top academic performers, starting Fall 2024, qualified new students may be eligible for up to 2,000 per year, split between two semesters. The Presidential Premier, Presidential Select, and Presidential Elite Scholarships are renewable for up to four years for first-time freshmen and three years for transfer students with consecutive and continued enrollment.
Eligibility: Scholarship award criteria are outlined in the table below and may be achieved on any of the score options or GPA levels. Transfer GPAs are considered for students with 24 or more earned credits. High school GPAs are used for all other new students. All GPA levels are set by the first day of classes each semester. If final documents are received after this day, the level of scholarship awarded will not change.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source β†—
Presidential Select Scholarship
Award
$500/yr in-state
$500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 22+ β€’ SAT 1100+
In recognition of top academic performers, starting Fall 2024, qualified new students may be eligible for up to 2,000 per year, split between two semesters. The Presidential Premier, Presidential Select, and Presidential Elite Scholarships are renewable for up to four years for first-time freshmen and three years for transfer students with consecutive and continued enrollment.
Eligibility: Scholarship award criteria are outlined in the table below and may be achieved on any of the score options or GPA levels. Transfer GPAs are considered for students with 24 or more earned credits. High school GPAs are used for all other new students. All GPA levels are set by the first day of classes each semester. If final documents are received after this day, the level of scholarship awarded will not change.
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 3.0 GPA, 24 credits Source β†—

Other scholarships at Dickinson State University (7)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

High Fliers (dual credit tuition waiver)
The High School β€œHigh Fliers” Scholarship is available to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The scholarship waives part of your tuition, so you don’t pay more than the funded dual credit tuition rate for early entry courses taken via DSUliveβ„’ or online.
Eligibility: You must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA and show this by submitting an official in-progress high school transcript.
How to apply: ["submit an official in-progress high school transcript"]
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Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program Scholarship (TRHLP)
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Arts and Letters Awards
Eligibility: To be eligible, you must be accepted to DSU and be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester). You must also maintain good academic and financial standing.
How to apply: ["DSU Heritage Foundation scholarship application", "Art \u2013 submit a sample of artwork", "English \u2013 submit a writing sample"]
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Athletic Scholarships
We award athletic scholarships to student-athletes on a case-by-case basis.
How to apply: ["complete a recruitment form for each sport at the DSU Blue Hawks website"]
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Bakken U Scholarships
Eligibility: This initiative is open to those working directly in an energy-related field or those looking to strengthen their professional skills.
How to apply: ["complete Bakken U Scholarship application (link provided)"]
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DSU Heritage Foundation Scholarships
How to apply: ["separate application (DSU Heritage Foundation scholarship application)"]
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Staff Senate Scholarship
The DSU Staff Senate Scholarship financially supports a student who is a spouse or dependent of a DSU staff member. You’ll receive this scholarship along with the DSU Employee Spouse and Dependent Tuition Waiver Request, which covers only tuition.
How to apply: ["complete Staff Senate Scholarship application (DSU Heritage Foundation form)"]
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Common questions about Dickinson State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Dickinson State University give?

Published awards range $500-$2,000/yr. Dickinson State University lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Dickinson State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 22 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Dickinson State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$2,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Dickinson State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 27% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Dickinson State University?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Dickinson State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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