Scholarships & Grants

Four Tips to Avoid Missing Scholarship Deadlines

If you don’t meet the deadline, you won’t qualify. Simple as that – deadlines are one of the most important requirements of scholarships. Certainly, there are other requirements you will have to meet but the deadline is critical. Scholarships are the best kind of aid. There may be certain requirements (such as maintaining a specific […]

How to Apply for Scholarships with North Dakota Dollars for Scholars

By Staci Holzheimer

North Dakota Dollars for Scholars offers students approximately $85,000 in scholarships annually. These scholarships are available to all North Dakota high school seniors and college students. Apply now as applications are open and will be accepted online through April 1. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applicants must have […]

Scholarships & Grants

The Answer Sheet: Scholarships

By Cindy Sanford

An answer sheet for all the trending scholarship questions. Find answers to what everyone else has been asking about.

Scholarships & Grants

Save Your Money! 5 Tax Credits for Taxpayers with Students in College

By Amanda Woidyla

For a scholarship to be “qualified,” or tax free, your student must be a candidate for a degree. He or she is also required to only use the funds for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Any amount received for incidental expenses is not a tax free, qualified scholarship.

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships? Student Profile? North Dakota Dollars for Scholars can Help.

By Staci Holzheimer

You will be able to apply for North Dakota Dollars for Scholars scholarships when you are a senior, but you can get started on your student profile now!

Scholarships & Grants

9 Tips for a Winning Scholarship Application

By Cindy Sanford

If your application is incomplete or not detailed enough, it may not be considered for the scholarship. It’s important to spend a little time on it. Here are a few tips for you.

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships are like Free Money

By Amanda Woidyla

Scholarships and grants don’t need to be repaid, making them the best ways to pay for college. Unlike grants which you apply for when you complete the FAFSA, scholarships are financial aid you must research and find to apply for them.