Current Student Scholarships

Upper class scholarships are available to current MSU Moorhead students pursuing their first undergraduate degree who have completed at least 12 MSUM semester credits by the end of fall semester who are in good standing. MSUM Foundation offers scholarships gifted by alumni, businesses, friends and foundations to incoming, current, and graduate students. Many of these scholarships are available through individual departments, colleges and programs. Application and recommendation form is available October 1 with a deadline of February 1 each year.

Competitive Upper Class Scholarships

Upper class scholarships are available to students pursing their first MSUM undergraduate degree. Applicants must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) each semester. The online scholarship application is available annually October 1 with a February 1 deadline.

Complete only one application to be considered for the following scholarships:

This scholarship is awarded to upperclass students. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are from Cass County, ND or Clay County, MN.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are pursuing their first MSUM undergraduate degree. Students must be in good academic standing. 

No additional requirements needed

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are pursuing their first MSUM undergraduate degree. Students must be in good academic standing. 

No additional requirements needed.

This scholarship is awarded to upperclass students who are women and demonstrate financial need. 

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time, female students who are pursuing their first MSUM undergraduate degree in a non-traditional major. Students must be of sophomore standing or above and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

No additional requirements needed

This scholarship is awarded to students who are residents of Holmquist Hall.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time, incoming students who are residents of Minnesota and demonstrate financial need. Priority will be give to a first-generation student. This scholarship is renewable for four years and the student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be eligible for renewal. 

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed. 

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and are from Napoleon, ND. If there are no eligible candidates from Napoleon, a student from Locan County, ND may be eligible and, if none, a student from North Dakota. 

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students pursuing their first MSUM undergraduate degree. There is no GPA requirement, only that the student is in good standing according to University policies.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students pursuing their first MSUM undergraduate degree. Students must demonstrate need and be in good standing according to University policies.

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to an older than average, female student. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are pursuing their first MSUM undergraduate degree. Students must be in good standing according to University policies.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time, upperclass students in good academic standing.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time, junior or senior students with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Preference will be given to a student who exemplifies leadership, participates in extracurricular activities, or has shown involvement in their community. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to students who are from Wadena, MN. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students pursuing their first MSUM undergraduate degree. Students must be in good standing according to University policies.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship has no restrictions.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship has no restrictions.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to students who are from Hawley High School in Hawley, MN. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship awarded to freshmen students from Fertile, MN. If no freshmen are eligible, the scholarship may be awarded to an upperclass student from Fertile, or to an upperclass Education major who is going into teaching.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to students who are from the Glyndon, MN area. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. 

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to older than average, male students who demonstrate financial need. 

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who have been admitted into the MSUM Education Program. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic ability and have been involved in community and school service. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students with a GPA of at least 3.0 who are seeking their first undergraduate degree. This scholarship is need-based and may be renewable for a maximum of 4 years, contingent upon funding.

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed.

 

This scholarship is awarded to students who are residents of Moorhead, MN or the surrounding area. 

No additional requirements are needed.

 

This scholarship has no restrictions.

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to an older than average (25+), female student. Preference will be given to a Minnesota resident. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This Scholarship is awarded to full-time, junior or senior students who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and are members of a Fraternity or Sorority. Financial need may be considered in awarding. Preference will be given to TKE members who meet criteria, should the fraternity be re-established at MSUM.

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must be U.S. Citizens or have permanent resident status, be pursuing their first undergraduate degree, and demonstrate financial need. 

Financial need is determined through the FAFSA. If you have not completed a FAFSA already, you can do so at studentaid.gov. 

No additional requirements are needed.

This scholarship is awarded to junior or senior students. 

No additional requirements are needed.