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💰 University of North Dakota Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$1,000-$14,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$14,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.5 GPA / 30 ACT

University of North Dakota awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$14,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.5 GPA / 30 ACT. Against tuition of $13,856, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of North Dakota

Tuition & fees
$13,856
−
Largest annual award
$14,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,390), 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 University of North Dakota's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of North Dakota — no separate application

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

Lower Tier (3.50 - 3.69 GPA)
Award
$1,500 one-time in-state
$1,500 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Receive Up to $14,000 in Freshman Scholarships If you meet the criteria, submit your completed admissions application, official transcript(s), and d d
Eligibility: You're eligible to receive one automatic scholarship award based on your unweighted, cumulative high school GPA as recorded on your official transcript(s). Renewal criteria apply. *You must submit official ACT or SAT test scores to qualify for this scholarship.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application by the priority deadline", "official transcript(s)", "official ACT/SAT scores (if required)"]
📋 Renewal criteria apply. Source ↗
Mid Tier (3.70 - 3.89 GPA)
Award
$2,750-$11,000/yr in-state
$2,750-$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
Receive Up to $14,000 in Freshman Scholarships If you meet the criteria, submit your completed admissions application, official transcript(s), and d d
Eligibility: You're eligible to receive one automatic scholarship award based on your unweighted, cumulative high school GPA as recorded on your official transcript(s). Renewal criteria apply. *You must submit official ACT or SAT test scores to qualify for this scholarship.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application by the priority deadline", "official transcript(s)", "official ACT/SAT scores (if required)"]
📋 Renewal criteria apply. Source ↗
Top Tier (3.90+ GPA or 30+ ACT (1370+ SAT) with 3.00+ GPA)
Award
$3,500-$14,000/yr in-state
$3,500-$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ • ACT 30+ • SAT 1370+
Receive Up to $14,000 in Freshman Scholarships If you meet the criteria, submit your completed admissions application, official transcript(s), and d d
Eligibility: You're eligible to receive one automatic scholarship award based on your unweighted, cumulative high school GPA as recorded on your official transcript(s). Renewal criteria apply. *You must submit official ACT or SAT test scores to qualify for this scholarship.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application by the priority deadline", "official transcript(s)", "official ACT/SAT scores (if required)"]
📋 Renewal criteria apply. Source ↗
Transfer Tier (3.50 - 3.89 cumulative college GPA)
Award
$500-$1,000/semester in-state
$500-$1,000/semester out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Receive Up to $2,000 in Transfer Scholarships If you meet the criteria and submit your completed admissions application and official transcript(s) by the Aug. 15 deadline for the upcoming fall semester or the Dec. 15 deadline for the upcoming spring semester, you'll automatically be awarded one of the following academic scholarships.
Eligibility: Scholarships are based on your cumulative GPA for all credits transferred to UND as calculated by the UND Registrar's Office. Students transferring more than 120 credits to UND will not qualify.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application by the transfer deadline", "official transcript(s)", "cumulative college GPA calculated by UND Registrar"]
Source ↗
Transfer Tier (3.90 - 4.00 cumulative college GPA)
Award
$1,000-$2,000/semester in-state
$1,000-$2,000/semester out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
Receive Up to $2,000 in Transfer Scholarships If you meet the criteria and submit your completed admissions application and official transcript(s) by the Aug. 15 deadline for the upcoming fall semester or the Dec. 15 deadline for the upcoming spring semester, you'll automatically be awarded one of the following academic scholarships.
Eligibility: Scholarships are based on your cumulative GPA for all credits transferred to UND as calculated by the UND Registrar's Office. Students transferring more than 120 credits to UND will not qualify.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application by the transfer deadline", "official transcript(s)", "cumulative college GPA calculated by UND Registrar"]
Source ↗

Other scholarships at University of North Dakota (5)

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

National Merit Scholarship (Finalist/Semi-Finalist)
* Eligible students may receive a UND scholarship equivalent to full tuition and mandatory student fees. * This scholarship is in addition to other UND scholarships and waivers you're eligible to receive (up to the full cost of attendance).
Eligibility: * National Merit Scholar Finalist or Semi-Finalist from North Dakota or Minnesota. * If you're a National Merit Scholar from another state, UND will review your file for scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["National Merit Scholar Finalist or Semi-Finalist", "select UND as first choice on National Merit Application (for ND/MN finalists)"]
Source ↗
UND Scholarship Central (General Application / Database)
Apply annually for 1,300+ scholarships with a single application through Scholarship Central. The best way to discover scholarships available to you is by completing the General Application. This application will automatically match you with scholarships for which you qualify and suggest additional scholarships that may require further information.
Eligibility: Must be admitted as an undergraduate, graduate or law student.
How to apply: ["complete Scholarship Central General Application", "no additional information required for scholarships you are auto-matched to"]
Source ↗
Buck Zahradka M.D. Memorial Scholarship (est.)
$8,500/yr
Over $1,000,000 is annually gifted in student scholarships. Medical students must be enrolled at the UND SMHS, and meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria to be eligible for SMHS scholarships. The Scholarship Committee announces awards in early fall.
Eligibility: Medical students must be enrolled at the UND SMHS, and meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria to be eligible for SMHS scholarships.
How to apply: ["submit Medical Student Scholarship Application by deadline", "enrolled at UND SMHS", "meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria"]
Source ↗
Bushell Family Scholarship
$5,000/yr
Over $1,000,000 is annually gifted in student scholarships. Medical students must be enrolled at the UND SMHS, and meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria to be eligible for SMHS scholarships. The Scholarship Committee announces awards in early fall.
Eligibility: Medical students must be enrolled at the UND SMHS, and meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria to be eligible for SMHS scholarships.
How to apply: ["submit Medical Student Scholarship Application by deadline", "enrolled at UND SMHS", "meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria"]
Source ↗
West River Health Services Scholarship
$1,000-$6,000/yr
Over $1,000,000 is annually gifted in student scholarships. Medical students must be enrolled at the UND SMHS, and meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria to be eligible for SMHS scholarships. The Scholarship Committee announces awards in early fall.
Eligibility: Medical students must be enrolled at the UND SMHS, and meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria to be eligible for SMHS scholarships.
How to apply: ["submit Medical Student Scholarship Application by deadline", "enrolled at UND SMHS", "meet merit, financial need and/or other criteria"]
Source ↗

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of North Dakota

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about University of North Dakota scholarships

How much merit aid does University of North Dakota give?

Published awards range $1,000-$14,000/yr. University of North Dakota lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of North Dakota?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.5 GPA / 30 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of North Dakota give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$14,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of North Dakota?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of North Dakota?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at University of North Dakota?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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