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North Dakota scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

2 scholarships on this site are limited to North Dakota residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is EagleRidge Legacy Fund Construction Trades Scholarship on Nov 15, 2026. North Dakota students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: North Dakota offers North Dakota State Grant (Up to $1,375 per semester), run by North Dakota University System. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in North Dakota are handled by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship — North Dakota office (the federal Office of Apprenticeship).

The IRS lists 5 community foundations in North Dakota with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is North Dakota Community Foundation in Bismarck. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 18 accredited trade programs in North Dakota appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for North Dakota students (2)

29 days left

EagleRidge Legacy Fund Construction Trades Scholarship

Up to $2,000 · EagleRidge Legacy Fund · High school senior, trade student or adult

Applicants 17+ attending or applying to an accredited school in North Dakota or Minnesota who are pursuing a construction trade (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, diesel, heavy equipment, masonry and more) or are the child of a trades worker.

Round 1 due Nov 15, 2026 (Spring 2027 funds); Round 2 due Mar 15, 2027 (Fall 2027). Apply by emailing documents.
NDMNConstructionElectrical & LineworkerHVAC/RPlumbingWeldingTrade school
Apply on official site .icsGoogle CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 17, 2026
166 days left

Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters Scholarships for Children of Members

Set after Jan 1, 2027 (2025 recipients received $1,500) · Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (UBC) · College student

Full-time post-secondary students who have finished a full-time semester and whose parent or guardian is a member in good standing of a participating UBC local in the NMRCC area (MN, ND, SD, WI). Short essay required.

Deadline April 1, 2027.
MNNDSDWI
Apply on official site .icsGoogle CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 17, 2026

North Dakota state grants

North Dakota State Grant
North Dakota University System

Up to $1,375 per semester

North Dakota residents with financial need at eligible ND colleges; prorated by enrollment.

File the FAFSA early — see official page.

Official page

North Dakota grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in North Dakota

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship — North Dakota office

Registered by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full North Dakota apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in North Dakota

North Dakota Community Foundation
Bismarck · $188 million in assets
Scholarships page
Fargo-moorhead Area Foundation Corporation
Fargo · $151 million in assets
Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region
Grand Forks · $25 million in assets

All 5 North Dakota community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 18 accredited trade programs in North Dakota.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for North Dakota residents?

Yes. 2 on this site are limited to North Dakota, and the next deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EagleRidge Legacy Fund Construction Trades Scholarship).

What state grants does North Dakota offer?

North Dakota State Grant. Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from North Dakota unless their own rules say otherwise.