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2008-09 Great Plains Scholar Awards
First Year Students & Transfer Students

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Great Plains Scholar Awards for First-Year Students
As a new freshman student, you're invited to apply for Minot State University's new scholarship to be awarded for the fi rst time in fall 2008. The new Great Plains Scholar Awards are designed to reward outstanding fi rst-year students in the academic and community leadership areas.

To ensure eligibility for an award, you are asked to complete and return the Minot State University application package and Great Plains Award materials by February 15, 2008. As you take the ACT or SAT test(s), be sure to have the results sent to Minot State University. Carefully review the following awards for additional required information. Incomplete or late application packages may not be reviewed.

Great Plains Exceptional Scholar Award and Criteria
Priority Date: February 15, 2008 (postmark date)

$14,000 Award
$3,500 per year for four consecutive undergraduate years (fall and spring semesters only beginning fall semester 2008), payable in equal amounts each semester if all renewal criteria are met.

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.65 or above GPA and 30-36 composite ACT score or 1340-1600 combined SAT score
  
  • SAT score based out of 1600. If your SAT is based out of 2400 please contact Admissions for conversion.
• One-page, single-spaced essay demonstrating your civic engagement or contribution to a sense of place
• Completed housing application* and Honors Program application. (The award renewal is contingent upon you living on campus and enrolled in the Honors Program through spring semester 2012.)
• Maintain enrollment in 12 or more credit hours (campus courses only) per semester and a minimum GPA of 3.3 per semester
• Residency in one of the Great Plains states defi ned as North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

* Married, single parents, disabled, or military students may apply for an exemption to on-campus living requirement.

Honors Program
The Honors Program can offer you small class sizes and lively discussions. The program also offers a series of courses that can earn you a "concentration" at Minot State, as well as an Honors Program distinction on your transcript and diploma. Many of honors courses overlap with general education or even your major requirements. You’ll fi nd unexpected rewards along the way, like valuable one-on-one time with nationally-recognized professors and lasting friendships with people outside your major.

Call or e-mail Lynne Rumney to learn about the Honors Program at 701-858-3574 or 1-800-777-0750 - lynne.rumney@minotstateu.edu - www.minotstateu.edu/honors

Great Plains Engaged Scholar Award and Criteria
Priority Date: February 15, 2008 (postmark date)

$1500 Award
One-time, non-renewable

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.50 or above GPA and 26-36 composite ACT score or 1180-1600 combined SAT score
• SAT score based out of 1600. If your SAT is based out of 2400 please contact Admissions for conversion.
• Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will contribute to the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
• Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
• Residency in one of the Great Plains states defi ned as North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan

$1,000 Award
One-time, non-renewable

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.00 or above GPA and 23-36 composite ACT score or 1070-1600 combined SAT score
• SAT score based out of 1600. If your SAT is based out of 2400 please contact Admissions for conversion.
• Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will contribute to the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
• Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
• Residency in one of the Great Plains states defi ned as North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan Please see www.askmsu.com for application and additional information. Questions? Call the admissions offi ce at 701-858-3350 or 1-800-777-0750 ext. 3350.

2008-09 Great Plains Awards for Transfer Students
As a transfer student, you're invited to apply for a Minot State University Great Plains Award to be awarded fall 2008. To ensure eligibility for an award, you are asked to complete and return the Minot State University application package and Great Plains Award materials by February 15, 2008. Please review the following awards for additional required information. Incomplete or late application packages may not be reviewed.

Great Plains Transfer Scholar Awards
Priority Date: February 15, 2008 (postmark date)

$1500 Award
One-time, non-renewable

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.50 or above GPA (GPA calculations will be based on transferable semester hours only)
• Completion of a minimum of 24 and no more than 70 transferable semester hours of earned credit
• Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
• Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will contribute to the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
• Your residency in one of the Great Plains states defi ned as North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

$1,000 Award
One-time, non-renewable

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.00 or above GPA (GPA calculations will be based on transferable semester hours only)
• Completion of a minimum of 24 and no more than 70 transferable semester hours of earned credit
• Single paragraph (maximum of 100 words) describing how you will contribute to the campus life and vitality of Minot State University
• Enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours (campus courses only)
• You must be a resident of the Great Plains defi ned as North Dakota, Minnesota, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan

For a complete listing of all financial aid opportunities, go to www.minotstateu.edu/finaid.

Questions? Call the admissions offi ce at 701-858-3350 or 1-800-777-0750 ext. 3350.

All awards subject to change in policies and availability of funds.