College Awards

Bemidji State University

PublicBemidji, MNAdmit rate 56%
Official aid page
Biggest award
$20,000 a year
Worth up to
about $20,000 total
Awards
5
Cost per year
$22,744

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Fostering Independence Higher Education Grant

Full cost of attendance · about $91,000 over 4 years

Minnesota residents who were in the foster care system and are under age 27. Must meet financial aid eligibility and academic progress standards.

In-state studentsNeed-basedRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

Separate application

Separate application

S-STEM Scholars Program

Full cost of attendance · about $91,000 over 4 years

STEM majors (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.) with a minimum 2.5 GPA and Pell eligibility.

Cutoff: 2.5 GPANeed-basedMajor-specificRenewable
Feb 1, 2027Official page

Honors Program Scholarships

$20,000 a year

Available to all honors program students; Foundation Scholarship Application required.

Feb 1, 2027 (estimated)Official page

Music Department Full-Tuition Scholarships

Full tuition

Music majors or minors demonstrating exceptional musical ability through audition. Minimum 3.0 overall GPA or 3.25 music GPA for renewal.

Major-specificRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

American Indian Scholars Program

Full tuition and fees

Enrolled members or citizens of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Canadian First Nation. Must be a MN resident or member of a MN Tribal Nation.

In-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page