North Dakota Scholarship Award: High School Essay Contest · Due Date: The envelope must be postmarked by December 18th, 2020. If sent by email the due date is December 21, 2020. · Use the current application: This will ensure that the information required, along with the address of where to submit the application is correct. · NDSCA Membership: The student’s school counselor MUST be a member for the student to be eligible.