National Merit Finalist Scholarship (North Dakota State University)

North Dakota State University automatically awards $5,000 per year, up to $20,000 over four years, to National Merit Scholarship Program Semi-Finalists who reach Finalist status and notify the National Merit Scholarship Corporation that NDSU is their first-choice school. There is no separate NDSU scholarship application — Finalist status and that designation are what trigger the award. It renews for a maximum of four years.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires admission to North Dakota State University and National Merit Finalist status with NDSU designated as the student's first-choice school; awarded automatically, no separate scholarship application.

Applying

$5,000 per year for up to four years ($20,000 total).