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Student Profile
Eric Benz, Art Major
"Minot State University has given me the opportunity to pursue the career I want, while getting the experience I need."
New Scholarship Award Programs
» Scholarship Application Form [Financial Aid Office]
Great Plains Scholar Awards for Freshman
The Great Plains Scholar Awards are designed to reward outstanding first-year students in the academic and community
leadership areas.
To ensure eligibility for an award, you are asked to complete and return the Minot State
University application package and Great Plains Award materials by February 15,
2009. As you take the ACT or SAT test(s), be sure to have the results sent to
Minot State University. Carefully review the following awards for additional
required information. Incomplete or late application packages may not be
reviewed.
Great Plains Exceptional Scholar Award and Criteria
$14,000 Award [ Show/Hide Details ]
$3,500 per year for four consecutive undergraduate years (fall and spring
semesters only beginning fall semester 2009), payable in equal amounts each semester if
all renewal criteria are met.
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.65 or above GPA and 30-36 composite ACT score or 1340-1600 combined SAT score
- SAT score based out of 1600. If your SAT is based out of 2400 please contact Admissions for conversion.
- One-page, single-spaced essay demonstrating your civic engagement or contribution to a
sense of place
- Completed housing application* and Honors Program application. (The award renewal
is contingent upon you living on campus and enrolled in the Honors Program through
spring semester 2012.)
- Maintain enrollment in 12 or more credit hours (campus courses only) per semester and
a minimum GPA of 3.3 per semester
- Residency in one of the Great Plains states defined as North Dakota, Minnesota,
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas,
and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan
* Married, single parents, disabled, or military students may apply for an exemption to
on-campus living requirement.
Honors Program
The Honors Program can offer you small class sizes and lively discussions. The program
also offers a series of courses that can earn you a "concentration" at Minot State, as well as
an Honors Program distinction on your transcript and diploma. Many of honors courses
overlap with general education or even your major requirements. You’ll find unexpected
rewards along the way, like valuable one-on-one time with nationally-recognized professors
and lasting friendships with people outside your major.
Call or e-mail Lynne Rumney to learn about the Honors Program at 701-858-3574 or
1-800-777-0750 - lynne.rumney@minotstateu.edu - www.minotstateu.edu/honors
Great Plains Engaged Scholar Award and Criteria
$1500 Award [ Show/Hide Details ]
One-time, non-renewable
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.50 or above GPA and 26-36 composite ACT score or 1180-1600 combined
SAT score
- SAT score based out of 1600. If your SAT is based out of 2400 please contact Admissions for conversion.
- Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will contribute
to the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
- Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
- Residency in one of the Great Plains states defined as North Dakota, Minnesota,
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota,
Texas, and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and
Saskatchewan
$1,000 Award [ Show/Hide Details ]
One-time, non-renewable
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.00 or above GPA and 23-36 composite ACT score or 1070-1600 combined SAT score
- SAT score based out of 1600. If your SAT is based out of 2400 please contact Admissions for conversion.
- Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will contribute to
the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
- Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
- Residency in one of the Great Plains states defined as North Dakota, Minnesota,
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas,
and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan
Please see www.askmsu.com for application and additional information.
Questions? Call the admissions office at 701-858-3350 or 1-800-777-0750
ext. 3350.
Great Plains Awards for Transfer Students
As a transfer student, you're invited to apply for a Minot State University Great Plains
Award to be awarded fall 2009. To ensure eligibility for an award, you are asked to complete
and return the Minot State University application package and Great Plains Award materials
by February 15, 2009. Please review the following awards for additional required information.
Incomplete or late application packages may not be reviewed.
Great Plains Transfer Scholar Awards
$1500 Award [ Show/Hide Details ]
One-time, non-renewable
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.50 or above GPA (GPA calculations will be based on transferable
semester hours only)
- Completion of a minimum of 24 and no more than 70 transferable
semester hours of earned credit
- Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
- Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will
contribute to the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
- Your residency in one of the Great Plains states defined as North
Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, and the
Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.
$1,000 Award [ Show/Hide Details ]
One-time, non-renewable
Eligibility Requirements
- 3.00 or above GPA (GPA calculations will be based on transferable semester
hours only)
- Completion of a minimum of 24 and no more than 70 transferable semester hours
of earned credit
- Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will contribute to
the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
- Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
- You must be a resident of the Great Plains defined as North Dakota, Minnesota,
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota,
Texas and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and
Saskatchewan
The MSU Foundation "Distinctive & Engaged Scholars" Program
Eligible to First Year Students
In a quest to support the vision of Minot State University achieving national distinction as one of the premiere public, regional universities in the "great" Great Plains, Minot State University is introducing a bold and encompassing scholarship campaign to attract proven students who are engaged leaders of their school communities.
The Foundation’s "Distinctive & Engaged Scholars" program was introduced to recognize exemplary student performance in the classroom and in the community. The successful recipient will be a student who lives the core values of excellence, integrity and community engagement as set forth by Vision 2013: A Vision for the Future of Minot State University.
The MSU Foundation "Distinctive & Engaged Scholars"
Awards vary from $500 to $3500 [ Show/Hide Details ]
One-time, non-renewable
Eligibility Requirements:
- 3.5 GPA for students residing in the United States / 90% for students residing in Canada
- Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
The MSU Foundation "Service for the Common Good" Awards
Awards vary from $500 to $1500 [ Show/Hide Details ]
One-time, non-renewable
Eligibility Requirements
- A written recommendation from the schools administrator demonstrating exemplary commitment to serving others in the school community and civic community
- 3.0 GPA for students residing in the United States / 80% for students residing in Canada
- Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
For a complete listing of all financial aid opportunities, go to www.minotstateu.edu/finaid.
Questions? Call the admissions office at 701-858-3350 or 1-800-777-0750 ext. 3350.
All awards subject to change in policies and availability of funds.
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