Bemidji State University Scholarships
New Incoming Students
First-time BSU student scholarships are awarded through the BSU Foundation Scholarship Application described below. We also encourage you to submit your FAFSA as early as possible to maximize your scholarship eligibility. You must be “accepted” before submitting your scholarship application.
Foundation Scholarship Application
Submit a single application to apply for over 450 BSU scholarships! Scholarships included with this application range from Departmental, Alumni/Foundation, American Indian Resource Center, Admissions, University scholarships and more!
Most of your academic information is incorporated into your scholarship application “behind the scenes” via your StarID.
File your FAFSA for the upcoming school year to maximize your scholarship eligibility. Many scholarships use data entered on your FAFSA application. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the FAFSA will be available December 1, 2024.
Application windows and deadlines vary between departments and awards. Still, to be considered for ALL BSU awards each academic year, apply beginning October 14, 2024!
Deadline for applications to be received for review is Monday, February 3, 2025.
- Current BSU Students: This application uses live data from your BSU student record. Please ensure that your major and contact information are correct in our system. This can be reviewed by visiting your E-Services portal.
- New Incoming Students: You must be “accepted” before submitting your scholarship application. You can verify your admission status by logging into your application portal.
Submit your Foundation Scholarship application!
Direct questions about the Foundation Scholarship application or process to:
Jessie Horien at jessie.horien@bemidjistate.edu or 218-755-4407
Chris Corradi at christopher.corradi@bemidjistate.edu or 218-755-4145
North Star Promise Scholarship Program
Launching in Fall 2024, the North Star Promise (NSP) Scholarship Program is designed to provide a zero-tuition pathway for eligible Minnesota residents pursuing higher education.
Private Scholarships
Many private organizations in your home town offer scholarships to help with the costs of attending colleges and universities. You may wish to contact your high school counselor or the public library for information on local scholarships. A reputable scholarship search tool should not charge a fee, so beware of scholarship scams that guarantee results for a fee. Anticipated private scholarship funds should be reported to the BSU Financial Aid Office.
Here are some free tools for searching for private scholarships:
Private Scholarship Opportunity
BSU is a member of the MN Association of Counselors of Color (MnACC) and would like to encourage students to apply for MnACC BIPOC Scholarships.
