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💰 Northern State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
In-State Awards
$500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$16,000 total

Northern State University offers 8 merit scholarships. Awards run $500/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $10,718, students receiving the largest award pay about $10,218 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Northern State University

Tuition & fees
$10,718
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Largest annual award
$500
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Students receiving it pay about
$10,218/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $10,574), 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 Northern State University's website
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Other scholarships at Northern State University (8)

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

Annis I. Fowler/Kaden Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
A $1,000 scholarship for a first-time entering freshman majoring in elementary education.
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Ardell Bjugstad Scholarship
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for Native American high school seniors from South Dakota or North Dakota planning a degree in agriculture or natural resources.
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Dakota Corps Scholarship
A four-year, full-tuition-and-fee scholarship for South Dakota high school seniors planning to work in critical-need occupations in South Dakota.
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Hatterscheidt Scholarship
$2,500 one-time
A $2,500 scholarship for South Dakota residents graduating from a South Dakota high school who show financial need.
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Marching Forward Scholarship
$500/yr
A $500 renewable scholarship for non-music majors who participate in the Northern Marching Band.
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Maroon and Gold Scholarship
$1,000 total
A $1,000 scholarship designed to provide financial assistance to post-traditional and transfer students.
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South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship
$7,500 total
A scholarship providing $7,500 over four years to qualifying South Dakota students attending an eligible in-state institution.
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WolfPACT Unleashed Scholarship
$16,000 total
A four-year merit-based scholarship of up to $16,000 for first-time freshmen based on GPA and test scores.
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Common questions about Northern State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Northern State University give?

Published awards range $500/yr. Northern State University lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 5% of tuition.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Northern State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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