Scholarships are listed by category in alphabetical order. Please click on the titles to see more information or begin the application process.

Strikethroughs indicate that the scholarship application is outdated or the deadline has passed.

GENERAL: Anyone can apply

American Legion Carl E Rogen Scholarship (current)

Arnold & Dorthy Holm Scholarship (current)

Connie Wold Wellness Scholarship (current)

Dollars for Scholars - State Scholarships (current)

Dollars for Scholars - Watford City (current)

Eagles Aerie No 3543 Scholarship (current)

Empty Saddle Memorial Scholarship (current)

Gracie Johnsrud Be the Light Scholarship (current)

NDSCA Scholarship (2021) 

North Dakota Community Foundation Scholarship List

Rupert Rehberg Scholarship (current)

• Online application only. Access code: rehberg

SRO Leadership Scholarship (current)

Vince & Vi Stenehjem Scholarship (current)

Water Resources Scholarship (Dushinske & Jamison) (current) 

Watford City Lions Scholarship (Spring 2022) 

Watford City Masons Scholarship (current)

Watford City Rotary Club Scholarship (current)

GENERAL: MEMBERSHIP-BASED

Dakota West Credit Union Scholarship (Spring 2022)

McKenzie Electric Scholarships (current)

• Must be a member of McKenzie Electric to apply. Basic Electric scholarship also available for MEC members.

National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship (current)

• Do you love to hunt? Badlands Toms, our local National Wild Turkey Federation chapter, is again offering 1 local scholarship for $500. If you win, you will also get into the national scholarship contest for $10,000. Be sure to select Badlands Toms for your chapter name. It will also ask for your membership #. If you don't have one, you can either pay $10 for your own yearly membership OR contact Steve Meyer from Badlands Toms and he will help you get one for free! Memberships available here.

ND Grocers Association (Spring 2022)

Western Cooperative Credit Union (current)

RTC Scholarships (current)

COLLEGE-SPECIFIC

Dickinson State University Scholarships (current)

Leland & Judith Stenehjem Scholarship (current)

• For students attending NDSU.

Kingsley T. Davidson Scholarship (current)

• For students attending WSC or UND

Minnesota/North Dakota Tuition Reciprocity Application

• For ND resident students attending a MN public institution, the reciprocity application is required to take advantage of tuition benefits. Seniors should complete the application for 2020-2021 as soon as possible, as deadlines apply and applications will not be retroactively approved.

Minot State Scholarships (current)

ND State Scholarship Application (current)

ND State Scholarship Info 

NDSCS Wahpeton Scholarships (current)

NDSU Scholarships (current) 

NDSU Farmhouse Scholarships

• For NDSU - males only

NDUS Grants & Scholarships (current) 

U Mary Scholarships (current)

UND Scholarships (current)

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Williston State College - Free Tuition Information

Williston State College Scholarships (current)

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES RELATED: 

Donna Matson Scholarship (current)

• Online application only. Access code: matson

Dr. Roger E. Meisner Veterinary Scholarship (current)

Farm Credit Services Scholarship (current)

FFA Scholarships (current)

McKenzie County Farm Bureau Scholarship (Spring 2022)

McKenzie County Soil Conservation District Scholarship (Spring 2022)

Monroe Scheflo Memorial Scholarship (current)

• For students pursuing a degree in agriculture

ND Corn Growers Association Scholarship (current)

ND Crop Improvement & Seed Assciation Scholarships (current) 

ND Farmers Union Scholarships (current)

ND State Fair Scholarships (current)

• Must be a member of 4-H or FFA

ND Stockmen's Foundation Scholarships (current)

Watford City Parks & Recreation Foundation Scholarship (Spring 2022)

Wayne Olson Memorial Scholarship (current)

EDUCATION / TEACHING MAJORS: 

Watford City High School Alumni Scholarship (current)

• Online application only. Access code: watford

WCEA Future Teachers Scholarship (current)

HEALTHCARE-RELATED DEGREES: 

McKenzie County Healthcare Scholarship (current)

Stanley & Julie Buxa Nursing Scholarship (current)

• Online application only. Access code: buxa 

Watford City Police Foundation Scholarship (current)

HUMANITIES & ARTS MAJORS:

Calvin L. Andrist Journalism Scholarship (current)

LAW ENFORCEMENT:

Watford City Police Foundation Scholarship (current)

TRADE & TECH DEGREES:

Associated General Contractors Scholarships (current)

• For High School Seniors persuing a career in construction

Dakota Cruisers Scholarship (Spring 2022)

Donald B. Sass Scholarship (current)

Lynnes Welding Training Scholarship (current)

Mike Rowe Works Foundation: Work Ethic Scholarship (current)

Ray & Lillian Gulbranson Scholarship (current) 

• Online application only. Access code: gulbranson

Wayne Olson Memorial Scholarship

LOANS & LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAMS: 

FAFSA

FAFSA Resources

ND Career Builders Scholarship (current)