DHS SCHOLARSHIP LISTING
Coteau Properties Company
Seniors - These are $1,000 scholarships for students who have a 3.0GPA or higher and are planning to pursue an A.A.S. degree in Diesel Technology – Electrical Technology or Welding Technology. Submit applications and transcript to or call 701-873-2281 with questions. Application deadline is May 27, 2016
HORATION ALGER CTE SCHOLARSHIP
Receive up to $2,500 to pursue a career or technical certificate/degree. You must....
· Have completed high school or plan to complete high school by Spring 2016 with plans to enroll at a community college for the first time by fall 2016
· Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit community college in the United States
· Demonstrated critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
· Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
· Be involved in community service activities
The application will be available March 15 – June 1, 2016 at https://scholars.horationalger.org/scholarships/about-out-scholarship-programs/technical
Seniors: The vision of North Dakota Dollars for Scholars® is to encourage postsecondary education attendance for all North Dakota students through strong Dollars for Scholars support. Our goal is to assist students, parents, counselors and North Dakota communities reach educational and funding goals. North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is a statewide chapter providing scholarships to students from Dollars for Scholars communities. Each year the organization strives to award over $100,000 to deserving students The application deadline for all North Dakota Dollars for Scholars scholarships is April 1. Additional scholarship details and the online application are available at http://northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org. To apply, students must create a profile in the online student center which allows them to be matched to scholarships based on their personal information. Students will also be able to use this profile to find other scholarship opportunities from their local chapter as well as North Dakota Dollars for Scholars and the national organization. For more information, contact Laura Fiedler at 701.328.5702 or 701.425.1585 All graduating seniors planning to attend a college/university or vocational/technical school are encouraged to apply. Access: northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org. Seniors that have volunteered for Dickinson Dollars for Scholars will receive preference (volunteer opportunities: involvement with Dickinson Dollars for Scholars Raffle, giftwrapping at the Optimist Booth during the holidays, and assisting with 3 on 3 Hoopfest Basketball Tournament)
Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program
Dickinson State University awards recipients of this scholarship of $3,000 per academic year for up to four years. Incoming freshman to DSU must have a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and/or an ACT score of 26 or higher. Applicants must include a resume of extracurricular activities that highlights leadership positions held and write a two to three page and include two letters of recommendation with their applications. Pick up an application with any counselor. Deadline to apply is April 15.
BSC $1000 Chesak Family Scholarship
Seniors planning to attend BSC and pursue a career in any of these programs may apply;
· Geographic Information Systems Technician
· Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
· Mechanical Maintenance Technology
· Medical Laboratory Technician
· Web Page Development and Design
Students who apply must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Applications can be found on the BSC scholarship website at http://www.bismarckstate.edu/scholarships
Farm Credit Services of North Dakota
Seniors who plan to pursue an agricultural career or whose family is actively farming or ranching are eligible to apply for one of ten $1,000 scholarships. Pick up an application with any counselor or online at www.farmcreditmandan.com or www.farmcredit.com Call 1-800-264-1265 or 701-852-1265 with any questions or concerns.
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS of NORTH DAKOTA:
Applications available at: www.agcnd.org or email
Available to those seniors pursuing a career in the exciting and rewarding field of construction.
$1500.00 Scholarships available at North Dakota State University
*Construction Management
*Construction Engineering
*Program info: www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/cme/programs.html
$750.00 Scholarships available at Bismarck State College
*Construction Technology
*Welding Technology
*Other Construction Related Majors
*Program info: www.bismarckstate.com/academics
North Dakota State College of Science
*Construction Management Technology, Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology, Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology, Diesel Technology, and Welding Technology
*Program info: www.ndscs.nodak.edu/academics
Due: May 2, 2016
North Dakota Indian Scholarship Board
This scholarship is for Indian students who qualify by demonstrating academic merit or financial need. Funding for this scholarship is limited and is on a first-come-first served basis. Annual awards may be up to $2,000 per recipient. The application can be found at http://ndus.edu/students/paying-for-college/grants-scholarships/#NDUS or stop in with any counselor. Deadline to apply is July 15, 2016.
ND Notice of Apprenticeship-ND Construction Craft Laborers'
Apprentices need to be 18 years old and physically able to perform the work. Apprentices upon beginning work must become a member of and maintain membership in good standing in the Laborers International Union pursuant to the governing Collective Bargaining Agreement. Interested applicants must have secured, as a sponsor, an Employer who has provided to the JATC a written notice which states that the applicant has been hired or that the Employer intends to promptly hire the applicant. For more information contact toll free (888)758-6466 or email www.Ltcmn.org
In-State Angels
This program helps students reliably earn in-state tuition at universities all over the country. In-State-Angels have saved students over 4.25 million dollars in tuition since 2011. Average yearly savings range from $10,000 to $20,000 per year depending on the university. For more information contact Jake Wells, Founder at or call 303-495-7582 x719. The mailing address for In-State-Angels is 2515 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80304.
BND College Planning Center's College Corner is now available to view in our digital format on your iPhone, iPad or other mobile device and also download in PDF.
http://1.usa.gov/15QxvM3 - Digital College Corner
http://1.usa.gov/1CILQaO - PDF College Corner
ND Individual Development Accounts
This community action program is a special savings program for limited income families and individuals. Applicants must be employed, have a present and past employment history and meet the income guidelines. This savings results in a dollar saved is two dollars earned. For more information contact: Sandy Baer,Community Action Partnership at 701-227-0131 to request an application.
SHEET METAL WORKER'S CONSOLIDATED JOINT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Seniors who are interested in a sheet metal apprenticeship program should contact Kumiko Glover, Information Manager at 651-779-6264. Applicants must be 18 and graduated from high school and must be physically fit and able to do the job.
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
Electrical apprenticeships are offered through this Dakotas and Western Minnesota areawide joint electrical apprenticeship and training committee. For questions contact Jamie Helgeson, Directory at 701-297-5934 or email Must be 18 years of age to apply.
WELLS FARGO SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP
Seniors, enroll at wellsfargo.com/college steps and you’ll automatically be entered in the CollegeSTEPS Sweepstakes to win a $5,000 scholarship. No purchase is necessary.
QUESTBRIDGE
Seniors with high academic achievement who live in households with income of less than $60,000 and limited assets are eligible to apply. Specific eligibility for students includes that they must be in the top 5 - 10% of their class, have a score above a 27 on their ACT, must be in the 1st generation in their family going to college and are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Apply online at www.questbridge.org. Call 1-888-275-2054 with questions.
University/College Freshman Scholarships
Seniors - During the application process to the college/university that you want to attend, make sure that you do the online or paper applications for the freshman scholarships. Oftentimes, you can get large scholarships that are renewable to the school you are attending.
Alert Magazine
Seniors with a GPA of 2.5 who are planning to attend college are eligible to apply. There is no application or deadline with this $500 scholarship. Write a 650-800 word essay about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse. Discuss how it was dealt with, what was learned and what was right or wrong with the way the incident or problem was handled. Essays must include transcripts, a photo and be typed with double-spacing. Mail all information to:
Alert Magazine, Attn: Scholarship
PO Box 4833
Boise, Idaho 83711
Built Ford Tough - John Deere- TSC-Tractor Supply, Co. - AGCO
$2 Million Available! 1 Application, Multiple Opportunities! 1 in 5 Students who apply obtain scholarships. Visit www.FFA.org/scholarships to learn more and apply online! It's that easy!
COLLEGE SAVE
Go to www.collegesave4u.com to register and jumpstart your college savings or those savings for a loved one. Learn about your college savings plan, earnings growing tax free, contributions being tax deductible, fee waivers, etc. For more information Bank of ND, at 1-701-328-5763.
Generation Ali Global Citizenship Scholarship
The Generation Ali Global Citizenship Scholarship Program, sponsored by The Muhammad Ali Center, is offering scholarships inspired by Muhammad Ali’s six core principles: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect, and Spirituality. This scholarship program encourages the pursuit of greatness through education.
The program is open to high school seniors or graduates or post-secondary students. Students outside the United States must be in their final year of upper or higher secondary school or be a current undergraduate student attending school in the United States. Students must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the United States for the entire 2014-2015 academic year.
Up to fifteen (15) scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded to students around the world. For a full list of eligibility requirements and to apply, visit www.scholarshipamerica.org/generationali.
THE CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR
The Christian Connector provides a FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholarship drawing. Students can log onto www.ChristianConnector.com to request information and be entered in the scholarship drawing. Students who want to attend a Christian college or university may also do scholarship and college searches on this website.
SHEET METAL WORKER APPRENTICESHIP
Interested seniors must meet the physical requirements to perform the work of the trade, and may be subject to a medical examination on acceptance into the program and prior to being employed. Interested students should contact Kumiko Glover, Information Manager at or call 651-779-6264.
BOILERMAKERS APPRENTICESHIP
The Great Lakes Area Boilermakers Apprenticeship Program applications are being accepted in a number of locations. The third Tuesday of every month from 9:00AM to 11:00AM applications are being accepted at Local #647, 3400 42nd Street, NW, Mandan, ND 58554. Contact any counselor for other dates and locations in Fargo, South Dakota and Minnesota. Applicants who have a welding certification or welding training qualifications will have priority selection over applicants with no welding qualifications. Applicants must provide a copy and proof of welding certification or welding training qualification at the time of application.
NDSCS-Educating the Electrical Industry
This year our department has about $50,000 in scholarships for those interested in pursuing a career in the electrical industry. In addition, they have $10,000 in available scholarships thru STEMS. This would be for those students interested in a career in automation/robotics. For more information stop in with any counselor or contact John Travis at NDSCS.
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund - Honoring the Sons and Daughter of our Military Heroes
Seniors who are dependents of a US Soldier who has been permanently disabled or killed or who has been a Prisoner of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA) are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Must be planning to apply as a full time undergraduate student. Apply Now at www.FAScholarship.com
Career Power-Up with IEC
This is a four year electrical apprenticeship recognized by U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship Program and Training. You can become a journeyman electrician and earn college credits. IEC-Dakotas offers classroom and online training. This training will open the door for multiple possibilities for you in the electrical field. Stop in with any counselor for a sign-up card.
United Technologies Aerosplace Systems Tuition Sharing/Reimbursement Program
This program is open to 1st or 2nd year students that attend a 2-year accredited Machinist Training program. Students must apply for consideration to be enrolled in the UTC program. Upon completion of the program, students need to work for UTC for a minimum of three years. For more information and to pick up an application stop in with any counselor. Reimbursement for this program is $5,000 per year (max of two). Sign-on bonus and one year successful employment bonus is also $5,000 each.
Dakotas JATC-
Inside Wireman (Electrician) Apprentice - Areawide Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee-This is a five year program where students learn through on the job training. For more information call 701-297-5934 or email
ThinkBIG Program
Butler Machinery Company is offering PAID Work Experience for High School Students. Looking for future Diesel Technicians to start in the ThinkBIG program. This 2-year college degree program is offered in conjunction with NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND or Lake Area Tech in Watertown, SD. Students who are accepted are guaranteed a job with Butler Machinery following college graduation. These students get paid for internships during the course of their schooling at $17.00/hour. Contact Katlin Vetsch at 701-298-2193 for more information.
Need a Lift?
"Need a Lift?" is a 152-page booklet updated annually to serve as a complete financial-aid reference guide to veterans, their dependents and members of the American Legion family. The publication contains information on federal and state veterans benefits, scholarships for veterans and their dependents, and Legionnaires and their family members. Tips for applying to college and applying for financial assistance, and a comprehensive guide to colleges/universities listing tuition, room and board costs, and admission and financial aid deadline. Access: http://www.legion.org/needalift/
Autodesk Student Competitions
Access several links for money and technology rewards at:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=1739857
GreenIron Equipment Scholarships
Work at a John Deere dealership and attend college for a degree in one of the many positions that a dealership has available. Contact Dakota Farm Equipment at 225-8123 or online at: www.GREENIRONEQUIPMET.COM Scholarship awards are $500.00 per semester for first year students, and $1,000 per semester for second year scholarships with full repayment of your tuition, room, board and tools upon completion of your degree and full-time employment with Green Iron Equipment.