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ND Career Builders

ND Career Builders logo with the words “Scholarship & Loan Repayment” below; “ND” is inside a blue outline of North Dakota, and “career” is in dark blue while “builders” is in bright green.

This scholarship program was established by the 2019 Legislative Assembly under the Skilled Workforce Student Scholarship Program (N.D.C.C. 15-10-38.2).

The intent of the program is to encourage students to seek educational opportunities in high-need and emerging occupations within the state.

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Eligibility

  • Admitted to a qualifying program
  • Total eligibility not to exceed $17,000 for tuition, fees, books and supplies only
  • Institution must have “matching” private sector dollars
  • Payment by NDUS made to the institution on a semester, quarter or term basis
  • Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative college GPA or other academic progress
  • Students who withdraw (voluntarily or involuntarily) from a program prior to completion will have to repay funds

Scholarship Award Agreement

The student has a legal obligation to live and work (in a high need or emerging occupation) in ND for at least 3 years following degree completion or will be required to repay funds received.  

Sponsorships

The ND Career Builders scholarship involves the student having a sponsorship by a company.

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Carmen Marohl