Scholarships
New Student Scholarships
Valley City State University offers the top scholarship program among all public universities in North Dakota. Scholarships are a fantastic way to help leverage the cost of a quality education from VCSU.
To qualify you must be a new, on-campus VCSU student in the Fall of 2024 when these amounts will become effective.
New freshman scholarships are based on each student’s cumulative high school GPA.
| Scholarship | Award Amount | GPA Range |
|---|---|---|
| President’s | $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000) | 4.0 and 26+ ACT |
| Leadership | $2,500 per year for four years ($10,000) | 3.65-3.99 |
| Clock Tower | $1,500 per year for two year ($3,000) | 3.05-3.64 |
| Footbridge | $750 per year for two year ($1,500) | 2.50-3.04 |
*Students who do not qualify for ND, MN, MSEP, or WUE tuition rates are considered non-resident students and do not qualify for the scholarships listed above.
Non-resident/international students may qualify for a STARS waiver, see below.
STARS Waiver
$1,000 per year for five years ($5,000)
Applies to students paying non-resident and international tuition.
First-year students need to have a 3.25 GPA OR a minimum 23 ACT/1130 SAT score (if available)
Transfer scholarships are based on a cumulative college GPA.
| Scholarship | Award Amount | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Innovative Award | $1,500 for your first year ($1,500) | Minimum 3.5 GPA |
| Difference Maker Award | $1,000 for your first year ($1,000) | Minimum 3.0 GPA |
*Students who do not qualify for ND, MN, MSEP, or WUE tuition rates are considered non-resident students and do not qualify for the scholarships listed above.
Non-resident/international students may qualify for a STARS waiver, see Waivers tab below.
Take part in any scholarship opportunities available in your community or high school. These scholarships can greatly offset the cost of a quality education from VCSU.
Also available are scholarships from the North Dakota University System (NDUS). Research all NDUS scholarship opportunities to learn which ones you may qualify for.
STARS Waiver
$1,000 per year for five years ($5,000)
Applies to students paying non-resident and international tuition.
Transfer students need a 3.25 GPA or higher.
Cultural Diversity Tuition Waiver
VCSU is proud to offer a Cultural Diversity Tuition Waiver to qualified students. Read more to learn if you qualify for this waiver and see how to apply.
International Tuition Waiver
International Student Tuition Waivers are intended to encourage enrollment of an internationally diverse student body for the benefit of all students and the academic community.
Returning Student Scholarship
Returning student scholarships are available for those currently enrolled and attending VCSU.