Scholarships for engineering students in North Dakota?

I'm planning to study engineering and I'm based in North Dakota. Are there state-specific scholarships for engineering majors here or should I be looking at national options?

Sure, there are definitely both state-specific scholarships for engineering students in North Dakota and national options that might be open to you. Here are a few North Dakota scholarships that are specifically for students in the state:

1. The North Dakota State Grant Program: This state-funded grant is available to North Dakota residents who are undergraduates. It's a need-based scholarship and even though it's not specifically for engineering students, it's worth applying if you qualify.

2. The North Dakota Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Occupations Student Loan Program: This program provides loan forgiveness to STEM students who are employed in approved STEM occupations in North Dakota. This program could quite literally pay off if you're planning to work in the state after graduation!

3. North Dakota Society of Professional Engineers: The association offers scholarships annually to North Dakota residents who are declared bachelor degree seeking students in an ABET-accredited engineering program.

For national options, you'll want to look into scholarships from organizational bodies related to engineering such as:

1. The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE): This organization offers a number of scholarships to engineering students on a national level.

2. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): As with the NSPE, the ASCE provides several scholarships annually to civil engineering students.

Always remember to check out with your preferred institution, as colleges often offer their own scholarships - whether they’re need-based or merit-based. It's also important to consider application deadlines and requirements for these scholarships. Often, they'll require essays and/or letters of recommendation, so be prepared to spend some time on applications. Stay diligent and best of luck!