2025 Fargo Scholarships

Fargo residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Fargo residents is $50,561.00, and 19.8% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Fargo, ND more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

38.8% of Fargo residents have a college degree or higher, while 20.3% have a high school degree but no more and 6.2% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 34.7% have at least some college education, 27.4% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 11.4% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Fargo residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 12.2% of people living in Fargo, ND are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 24.9% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Fargo.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Fargo, ND residents?

There are 47 scholarships totaling $46,550.00 available to Fargo residents.

Are these scholarships available for Fargo high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Fargo can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Fargo?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Fargo can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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$10,000 ScholarshipPoints Scholarship for Fargo

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$10,000 SmarterCollege Scholarship for Fargo

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$1,000 Appily No Essay Scholarship for Fargo

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$1,000 CollegeXpress No Essay Scholarship for Fargo

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North Dakota Scholars Scholarship

Applicant must be a high school junior who is a resident of North Dakota and who plans to go to college at a North Dakota institution. Applicant must score in the upper fifth percentile of all North Dakota ACT Test takers.

Deadline:

February 1

North Dakota Indian Scholarship

Applicant must have at least one-quarter Indian blood, be a resident of North Dakota, be enrolled full time, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and submit application.

Deadline:

None

$2,000.00

Past President's Parley Nurses Scholarship

Applicant must be a member of the North Dakota American Legion Auxiliary and have an interest in nursing.

Deadline:

April 20

$1,500.00

North Dakota Parent Teacher Scholarship

Applicant must be a North Dakota resident and the child of a North Dakota resident. Transcripts, essay, and three letters of recommendation required.

Deadline:

March 31

$500.00

Wilson Scholarship

Applicant must demonstrate academic and leadership skills and must participate in two on-campus competitions each year.

Deadline:

None

Melvin R. Arnold Scholarship

Applicant must participate in requisite competitions.

Deadline:

None

$6,500.00

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum combined SAT I score of 1090 (composite ACT score of 24).

Deadline:

None

$7,000.00

Presbyterian Pastors Scholarship

Applicant must be the child of a Presbyterian pastor and be enrolled full-time.

Deadline:

None

$500.00

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum composite ACT score of 23. Academic excellence must be demonstrated.

Deadline:

None

$1,500.00

Diversity Award

Applicant must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester. Selection is based upon ethnic origin or economic hardship.

Deadline:

None

Provincial Award

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester, and come from a Canadian province other than Manitoba or Saskatchewan.

Deadline:

None

Global Award

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester, and come from a country other than the U.S. or Canada.

Deadline:

None

National Award

Applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester, come from a state other than North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, or Minnesota, and be a member of WUE and MHEC.

Deadline:

None