Scholarships
The MSU College of Business offers a number of scholarships each academic year which vary in amount from approximately $500 to $1000 each. Applications are accepted each spring term with a February 15 deadline for submission. Recipients are typically notified of their award for the upcoming academic year by May and receive ½ in the fall and ½ in the spring. To be eligible for these scholarships, a student must be enrolled full-time at MSU with a declared business major. Additional criteria vary by scholarship and are listed below.
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- Undergraduate Junior, or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference given to a student involved in a University-approved service organization, Greek organization, or Student Government
Accounting Department Scholarship
- Majoring in Accounting
- Undergraduate Junior, or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Adelaide & Eleanor Johnson Scholarship
- Preference given to Business Education Major
- Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Scholarship
- Preference given to Energy Economics & Finance Major
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Baldwin and Shirley Martz Scholarship
- Majoring in Accounting
- Upper class student (or possibly sophomore in unusual circumstances)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Planning to take the CPA exam
- Citizenship values may be considered
- Not based on financial need, but on academic merit
Ben & Theresa Wald Scholarship
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Resident of North Dakota
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Position paper on business ethics (Maximum of 3 pages)
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved.
Brady Martz & Associates PC Scholarship
- Majoring in Accounting
- Undergraduate Senior or Outstanding Junior
- Preference given to North Dakota native
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Persuing CPA certification
Bruce & Diane Walker Scholarship
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Full-time student
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering freshmen eligibility requires minimum ACT score of 24)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Burger King Minot employee or immediate family member
Burt and Gwen Traub CoB Scholarship
- Major in Finance
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior
- Resident of North Dakota
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Preference given to active member of either Mu Sigma Tau Fraternity or Phi Beta Lambda
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Financial need
- Preference given to students from single parent families
College of Business Scholarship
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Dale D. Atwood Memorial Scholarship
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Preference given to a student-athlete on one of MSU’s NCAA team
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved.
David & Dolly Gowan Scholarship
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference given to a student-athlete on one of MSU’s NCAA team
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved.
Don L. Barber Memorial Scholarship
- Majoring in Management
- Undergraduate Junior, Senior or Graduate student in the Masters in Management
- Priority given to students with demonstrated honesty, integrity, and charitable involvement in their community
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Financial need
Dr. Tom and Anita Seymour Scholarship
- Recipients must be incoming freshman in the COB.
- Preference will be given to information technology majors.
Edson and Margaret Larson Foundation
- A minimum of two years at Minot State University
- Demonstrated community service and academic/entrepreneurial success
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Resident of North Dakota or graduated from a ND high school
- Intention to pursue graduate studies at a North Dakota or Minnesota Institution
- Intention to work in North Dakota following graduation
- Submit a typed essay addressing the following areas:
- A summary of their various leadership activities, work experience, college and community extracurricular activities including any leadership roles, and their leadership philosophy
- Plans after graduation and plans regarding future academic studies (i.e. graduate school, professional school, etc.)
- Intent or commitment to return to ND to pursue their career or profession
- Current resume
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Preference given to a student-athlete on one of MSU’s NCAA team
First Western Bank & Trust Scholarship
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference given to resident of Minot or surrounding area (75 miles)
Integrity Viking Funds Business Scholarship
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Financial need
- Preference given to student(s) majoring in Accounting or Finance
J. Bernard Busse Memorial Scholarship
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Preference given to a student-athlete on one of MSU’s NCAA teams
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved
- College of Business Student
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Joan Mattson Scholarship in Memory of Kevin Mattson
- College of Business Student
- Recipient must be from northwest ND
- Preference given to Minot or Kenmare High School Graduates.
John and Leslie Coughlin Scholarship
- Full time undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved
Lee Badertscher Memorial Scholarship
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
Luther Hanson & Diann Witham Hanson Scholarship
- Majoring in Management
- Full time undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Preference is also given to a student who has/will participate in a study abroad program
Magic City Networking Scholarship
- Undergraduate Junior or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Expected to attend a Magic City Networking Event
Marv and Barb Semrau Scholarship
- Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Preference given to Marketing Major
Mary Marley Memorial Scholarship
- Preference given to Entrepreneurship Major
Marilyn Joy Selland Scholarship
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Financial need
- Preference given to an older than average student (age 21 or older)
- Preference given to women with children or working mother.
Mel Hoover and Spencer Hoover Scholarship
- Undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Financial need
- MSIS Graduate student enrolled in at least 6 credits
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Completed 24 hours in residence, include Bio Statement at MSU
- Consideration given to demonstrated leadership, progress towards the applicant’s business degree, outside responsibilities, and communication skills
Pat & Mary Kay Jones Scholarship
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering freshmen eligibility based on athletic eligibility requirements which include 2 of the following: minimum ACT score of 18, high school GPA of 2.0 or higher, and/or class rank in upper half of graduating class)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Preference given to Ward County resident
- Financial need as determined by FAFSA
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved.
Pearl Stusrud Memorial Scholarship
- Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Majoring in Accounting
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 in major and GPA of 3.0 overall
- The following factors will be used in the selection process:
- Academic Performance
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Extracurricular activities and responsibilities
Peoples State Bank Scholarship
- Preference given to applicant from Minot/Velva region
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Student plans to sit for the CPA Exam within the following 12 months
- Enrolled at a state or border city college
- Does not have exam reimbursement from employer
- Based on scholastic ability plus extra-curricular activity
Dr. Richard Schlapman Scholarship
- Preference given to Finance major
- Undergraduate Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved.
Robert and Ilze Sando Scholarship
- Preference given to a Business Education major
- Preference given to a student-athlete on one of MSU’s NCAA team
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Full time undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- If the recipient is a senior with one semester left, the value of the scholarship will be halved.
- Full time undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Roger and Ann Looyenga Leadership Development Scholarship
- To be eligible for this scholarship, students are nominated by faculty or professional advisor as a candidate for the program.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Majoring in Business Education
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- If the recipient(s) is a student attending only one semester out of an academic year, the value of the scholarship shall be halved.
Severson Entrepreneurship Scholarship
- Recipient must demonstrate he/she is a committed or active Entrepreneurship Club member
- Preference is given to Undergraduate Rising Junior or Senior
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 GPA
- Recipient should demonstrate a well- balanced approach to studies and outside activities, including student and/or civic organizations, university athletics, and/or work
- Previous involvement in Entrepreneurship Club will be a strong factor
- An essay describing
- (a) future goals and plans for the next 5-10 years,
- (b) importance of college education,
- (c) what "giving back" means to you, now and in your future career, and
- (d) a description of your personal interest in entrepreneurship.
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Full time undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Involvement in campus organizations such as:
- leadership rolls
- community activities
- campus volunteer works
Tim and Laura Mihalick Scholarship
- Full time undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must have High School GPA of 3.5)
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Preference given to financial need
- Students who are finance majors or demonstrate an interest in finance
- Undergraduate Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior (entering Freshmen must meet athletic eligibility requirements since they have no established college GPA)
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Note: Students are advised to also apply for scholarships awarded by the Financial Aid Office (applications can be found on the Financial Aid Office web site). In addition, the Alumni Association offers scholarships for which there are special criteria and a separate application form available at their web site.
How to apply
The 2022-2023 MSU SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION can be found here! The scholarship deadline is February 15, 2022.
2022-23 Scholarship Recipients
Aas Family Scholarship:
Favour C. Ozordi
Luke Anderson
Taryn Faul
Accounting Scholarship:
Reese Sys
Adalaide Johnson Scholarship:
Otto Langhans
Seraphina Davila
Baldwin and Shirley Martz Scholarship:
Connor Ledoux
Ben and Theresa Wald Scholarship:
Eden West
Brady, Martz, & Associates, P.C. Scholarship:
Kelsey McCloud
Burger King:
Hailie Blackburn
Burt and Gwen Traub College of Business Scholarship:
Arron Grandy
James Acevedo
Joshua Duke
Chris Lindbo Scholarship:
Jordan Arndt
Nerisa Jeong
College of Business Scholarship:
Dazey Sevland
Lauren Vengels
Dale D. Atwood Scholarship:
Dana Peele
David and Dolly Gowan Scholarship:
Caden Shannon
Easton Larson
Kyle St Pierre
Matthew Malone
Don L. Barber Scholarship:
Adesuwa Erude
Doris Slaaten Scholarship:
Robert Patchen
Dr. Richard C. Walker Scholarship:
Brittney Kuklis
Dr. Tom and Anita Seymour Scholarship:
Donovan Taylor
E. James McIntyre Scholarship:
Ian Gilbert
Isaiah Lamar Bigby
Jake Heggie
Jamey Kragh
Jaylen Joshua Kenneth Albrecht
Jo Varoz
Liela Koguchie
Margaret Mercer
Payton Jerome
Shehadeh Mitwalli
Edson and Margaret Larson Scholarship:
Colton Hall
Logan William Weber
Sofia Lewis
F. Bruce & Diane Walker Scholarship:
Braedon Volk
Colby J. Olson
Kaylie Olson
Tanner Swenson
First Western Bank & Trust Scholarship:
Joshua Duke
Maximilian Olthoff
Gary Hovestad Accounting Scholarship:
Benjamin Bohl
Jacob Kirsch
Jaxon Gunville
Jessica Evenson
Integrity Viking Business Scholarship:
Gattlin P. Ledoux
Kevin Castillo
J. Bernard Busse Scholarship:
Mason Hedberg
Jan Barlow Scholarship:
Addison Grace Darfah
Darian Holecek
Great O. Godwin
Quaid Frantsvog
Jerry Stai Scholarship:
Hailey Graner
Samuel Kreins
Joan Houston Scholarship:
Jane Brodie
Duong Pham
Kevin & Joan Mattson Scholarship:
Alassane Diop
Ashlyn Kossan
Cooper Boyd Strand
Elijah Wedar
Jamey Kraugh
Lee Badertscher Memorial Scholarship:
Maycee Gutierrez
Luther Hanson and Diann Witham Hanson Scholarship:
Daisy Emanuella de Boer
Mindi Grudzinski
Magic City Networking Business Scholarship:
Dana J. Peele
Marilyn Joy Selland Scholarship:
Ashley Simpson
Marianna Jimenez
Sarah D. Yeater
Marv and Barb Semrau Scholarship:
Adam David Hayhurst
Lorendana Boles
Mel Hoover and Spencer Hoover Scholarship:
Alivia Caleigh McCulley
Keigan A. Skolrud
MSIS Scholarship:
Dominick Parkhurst
Malissa Abdoul Samad Hamidou
Monjit Kausik
Ove Jorgensen Scholarship:
Blake Guttormson
Brady Dutcher
Britney Kuklis
Cael Lorenz
Eden West
Emmett Espino
Joy L. Springer
Lauren Vengels
Luke Anderson
Paulette Dominguez
Taylor Wetzel
Pat and Mary Kay Jones Scholarship:
Amber Schmaltz
Ashleigh Kocher
Autumn Nicolette Forte
Emily Hastings
Jessilyn Hudson
Lilyann Kirschemann
Nicole Ferebee
Samuel Kreins
Amanda K.A. Coble
Pearl Strusrud Scholarship:
Benjamin Bohl
Peoples State Bank of Velva Scholarship:
Hailey Graner
Sebastain Machado
Dazey Sevland
R.D. Koppenhaver Foundation:
Kimberly Shappell
Dr. Richard Schlapman Scholarship:
Hailie Blackburn
Robert and Ilze Sando Scholarship:
Alina Gonzalez
Andrew Makarchuk
Caleb Ness
Jake Anthony
Kate Marion Kirikoroua Head
Tiodor Grujovic
Robert Torgerson Scholarship:
Casey Fjeld
Hannah Klein
Nathan Talbott
Samuel Magelky
Sydney Larson
Roger Looyenga Leadership Development Scholarship:
Adisynn Widdel
Alina Gonzalez
Andy Talom
Brady Dutcher
Cameron James Abel
Carson Hobbs Fettig
Emmett Espino
Faith Hauck
James Acevedo
MacKenzy Houston
Mandi Carroll
Marshaun Campbell
Melanie Lizbeth Segura
Nathan Talbott
Seokjun Lee
Taylor Wetzel
Roger Mergenthal Scholarship:
Brendan J. Barnes
Severson Entrepreneurship Scholarship:
Alina Gonzalez
Azhar Ahmad
Benjamin Bohl
Benjamin Lynn Rohrer
Brooklyne Payge Morrison
Daisy Emanuella de Boer
Great O. Godwin
Ifeoma J. Osuala
Jaxon Gunville
John Butz
Lafayette Berkeley Bade
Mason Hedberg
Quaid Frantsvog
Stephanie J. and Richard L. Strom Scholarship:
Carson Hobbs Fettig
Chloe Gunderson
Emma Condit
Kelsey McCloud
Otto Langhans
Terry and Gail Johnson Scholarship:
Mason Hedberg
Tim and Allison Vallely Business Scholarship:
Dana Peele
Tim & Laura Mihalick Scholarship:
Aynzlee Mosser
Emmett Espino
Jeremy Larson
Todd & Della Erickson Scholarship:
Jaden D. Long
Yvonne Schultz Scholarship:
Alassane Diop
Allie Nelson
Jihau Tao
Reese Sys
Savanna Jones
