Scholarships at Bemidji State University

NSF Robert Noyce scholarship for BSU undergraduates completing a STEM plus STEM-education double major who commit to four years teaching in a high-need K-12 district after graduation. Scholarships reach up to $26,000 per year for up to two years and can cover tuition, fees, books, room, board, and related costs. Scholars join a professional learning community with PeaceMaker Resources training and post-graduation mentoring during their first two years in the classroom. Contact program faculty and apply through BSU admissions for on-campus study.

State last-dollar scholarship for Minnesota residents of American Indian ancestry enrolled at Bemidji State University who demonstrate financial need after other aid. Undergraduate recipients may receive up to $4,000 per academic year toward remaining cost of attendance. Eligibility requires one-fourth or more American Indian ancestry or enrolled tribal membership, Minnesota residency, at least three-quarter time undergraduate enrollment, Pell or State Grant eligibility, and satisfactory academic progress. Apply through the Minnesota Indian Scholarship application, FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act, and tribal education funds by the July 1 priority deadline.

Named BSU Foundation nursing scholarship honoring Adam Ley for junior or senior students in Bemidji State's pre-licensure or RN-to-B.S. nursing programs who demonstrate leadership and compassion outside the classroom. Awards are merit based and need based within the nursing department's annual scholarship pool. Eligible students must complete the centralized BSU Foundation Scholarship Application after admission to the nursing program; the application pulls academic data from your StarID record. File the FAFSA to maximize eligibility when financial need is considered. The campus-wide Foundation Scholarship Application deadline is March 2 each academic year.

Named nursing scholarship at Bemidji State University for students majoring in nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The fund gives preference to students from northern Minnesota who intend to practice nursing in northern Minnesota after graduation. Eligible applicants are admitted to BSU's pre-licensure or RN-to-B.S. nursing programs and apply through the centralized Foundation Scholarship Application rather than a separate form. Academic information is incorporated from your student record via StarID. Submit the Foundation Scholarship Application by March 2 and file the FAFSA when seeking need-based consideration alongside merit credentials.

Endowed accounting scholarship at Bemidji State University for undergraduates majoring in accounting who have demonstrated strong academic performance, leadership achievements, and financial need. The Department of Accountancy awards need-based and academic-performance scholarships through the centralized BSU Foundation Scholarship Application; no separate departmental form is required for campus-wide consideration. Incoming and continuing accountancy students must be accepted or enrolled at BSU and should file the FAFSA to document need. The Foundation Scholarship Application deadline is March 2 annually for all BSU foundation awards, with a February 1 priority window published for many scholarships.

Department of Accountancy scholarship at Bemidji State University for junior or senior accounting majors with a minimum 3.5 GPA who intend to enter public accounting after graduation. Awards are distributed through the centralized BSU Foundation Scholarship Application, which covers more than 450 departmental, alumni, and university scholarships with one form. Eligible students must be enrolled in the accountancy program and may strengthen their application by documenting leadership and extracurricular involvement on the foundation form. Apply after admission by the March 2 campus-wide deadline. File the FAFSA when seeking additional need-based awards in the same application cycle.