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Scholarships & grantsProgramState program · ND

North Dakota University System

North Dakota Native American Scholarship

Scholarship based on merit or need for members of federally recognized tribes.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Annual application in ND SAMS; paper alternative via secure mailbox or postal mail, never email/fax.

Application · official site

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Geographic coverage

North Dakota

  • ND

What it offers

Up to $2,000 annually, subject to funding and cost of attendance.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

ND resident, accredited tribal affiliation, minimum 2.0 GPA and degree/certificate from accredited institution with physical presence in ND.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Merit: GPA 3.5; need: GPA 2.0–3.499.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

FAFSA 2026–2027 for need-based modality.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Tribal/CIB ID. Recent transcript with GPA. Analysis of need and certification of residence by the institution.

Renewal information

Submit again each year.

Contact information

ndfinaid@ndus.edu; NDUS Financial Aid, 600 E Blvd Ave Dept. 21, Bismarck ND 58505.

Sources & verification

Latest source review · Oct 8, 2026

Current information 2026–2027 retrieved from the official index.

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  • The NDUS site and the ND SAMS login page returned HTTP 502; The procedure is officially documented, but its operational access could not be verified.
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Oct 8, 2026
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Original resource ID
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