How Can the ND Scholarship & Loan Repayment Program Work for You?

The ND Career Builders program provides matching funds to help North Dakota businesses recruit employees and keep our talent in North Dakota. We are seeking businesses to participate and invest in this unique partnership!

A tool for businesses to recruit and retain talent in high-need occupations in ND, this innovative partnership provides $1 of state funds for each $1 of private-sector matching funds, up to a total of $17,000 per recipient! Individuals can receive a scholarship on the front end, loan repayment on the back-end, or both, for their commitment to the state to fill one of the high-demand occupations. It is a win-win for businesses, students, employees, and the state!

Be part of the solution to keep talent in ND.

Donate, participate or learn more about the ND Career Builders Scholarship & Loan Repayment program at NDUS.edu/career-builders or contact NDUS directly by phone at 701-328-2906 or email at [email protected].

WHY ARE PRIVATE-SECTOR DOLLARS NEEDED?  The ND Career Builders Program is a partnership between business and the state.  The ND University System (NDUS) cannot issue payment without private-sector dollars being received.  The impact of this program is great as scholarship or loan repayment dollars issued by businesses are doubled using the ND Career Builder program.  It is a win-win for business, students and employees!

Thank you for your interest in the ND Career Builders Scholarship & Loan Repayment Program. Your donation will help grow business across ND by filling positions that are highly needed in the state, possibly even for your own business! 

Students and employees will also benefit through access and affordability, and reduced loan indebtedness. 

This is a win-win!

  • Your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the state up to $8,500 total per recipient.
  • Donated dollars become part of the ND Career Builders Program and a donor cannot request funds to be returned once receipted by the NDUS.
  • Donors can direct funds to:
    • Specific colleges.
    • Specific programs.
    • Specific students (only if the donor is not an individual).
    • The scholarship program, loan repayment program, or both!
    • The general good of ND Career Builders.
  • YOU decide where you want to send your donation.
    • Payments will be accepted directly by the NDUS on behalf of the program, or
    • Donors may also contact a participating college in ND to inquire on how to contribute toward this program through the college or foundation.

Download the donation form here →  ND Career Builders Donation Form

 

If you have additional questions, please contact the NDUS at [email protected] or at 701-328-2906.