The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (often referred to as the University of Minnesota, Minnesota, the U of M, UMN, or simply the U) is a public research university in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses are approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) apart, and the Saint Paul campus is actually in neighboring Falcon Heights. It is the oldest and largest campus within the University of Minnesota system and has the sixth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 51,848 students in 2017–18. The university is the flagship institution of the University of Minnesota system, and is organized into 19 colleges and schools, with sister campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, and Rochester read more
Scholarships
Scholarships are considered a source of “gift aid” because they are a source of free money—financial aid that does not have to be repaid. Funds are awarded to individual students and are often based on specific criteria, such as the student’s major, GPA, financial need, etc.
Many students receive scholarships from outside sources, such as hometown organizations, civic organizations, churches and other local donors, or from businesses and corporations.
When you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), any scholarships that you receive will be considered when calculating your financial aid award.
Graduate students will be given the opportunity to report scholarships online when responding to your Financial Aid Award Notice (FAAN) through MyU.
The undergraduate scholarship search provides an individualized list of scholarships that you are eligible to apply for based on your student profile.
Receiving a scholarship may affect the amount of other financial aid you are eligible to receive, and some scholarships are not included in the undergraduate scholarship search. Find additional scholarship resources below.
How scholarships affect financial aid
University scholarship awards disburse in accordance with the University’s financial aid award policy. Consistent with University policy, the total annual aid amount awarded to a student, including all scholarships and grants, cannot exceed cost of attendance at the University of Minnesota.
Financial aid awards (e.g., loans, work study, scholarships, or grants) may be reduced for students whose total aid exceeds the cost of their program for the academic year, as determined by the Office of Student Finance.
When you receive a scholarship from an organization outside of the University of Minnesota, your existing financial aid awards will be reviewed and adjustments may be made based on the receipt of your scholarship(s). You may see a reduction in other types of aid, such as loans, work-study, or institutional aid.
The University of Minnesota will allow you to receive the maximum benefits of any scholarships within the US Department of Education guidelines.
Many scholarships require full-time enrollment. Information on eligibility for financial aid is available.
Office of Student Finance scholarships
The scholarships listed below are administered and awarded by the University of Minnesota’s Office of Student Finance.
University of Minnesota Women’s Club Scholarship
The application deadline is June 29.
The University of Minnesota Women’s Club has provided scholarships to University students for more than 40 years. The Women’s Club created this scholarship fund to ensure that their legacy of generous support to students will continue for generations to come. It is awarded to students who are MN residents, and have demonstrated academic ability and leadership experience, and a breadth of skills, interests, and extracurricular activities.
Students may reapply for the scholarship each year, by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the scholarship application.
A successful candidate must:
- have sophomore, junior, or senior status in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities or Rochester campus
- register full-time, during both fall and spring semesters
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- have a 3.20 GPA or higher
- maintain good academic standing at the University and be making progress toward a degree
- preference is given to female students
Nathan Lifson, Irving Lifson, and Gilda Lifson Bronsztein Scholarship, Harold B. and Helen N. Shapira Scholarship
The application deadline is July 1.
Because of his strong commitment to higher education, Nathan Lifson chose to honor the memory of his parents, Max and Anna Lifson, through a scholarship for Jewish-American students. Mr. Lifson hoped that the students he helped would, in turn, someday be able to help others.
The Harold B. and Helen N. Shapira Scholarship was established in 1987 and devotes assistance to Jewish students.
A successful candidate must:
- be involved in the Jewish community
- be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program during both fall and spring semesters at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities or Rochester campus
- maintain good academic standing and be making progress toward a degree
LaVerne Noyes Scholarship
The application deadline is July 1.
“The purpose of LaVerne Noyes in establishing these scholarships was to express his gratitude to, and in a slight degree to reward, those who ventured the supreme sacrifice of life for this country and for mankind in this war for the liberty of the world, and, also, to aid in keeping alive, for generations to come, the spirit of unselfish patriotic devotion which these men displayed and without which no free government can long endure.” – Estate of LaVerne Noyes
Students may reapply for the scholarship each year by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the University of Minnesota Online Scholarship Application. The supporting documentation only needs to be provided once and will be kept on file for future years.
A successful candidate must:
- be a US citizen and a direct descendant of an American Army or Navy veteran of World War I whose service was terminated by death or an honorable discharge
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- be enrolled full-time in a degree-seeking program during both fall and spring semesters at any of the University of Minnesota system schools (Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester or Twin Cities)
- maintain good academic standing and be making progress toward a degree
Thielen Family Scholarship Fund
J. Peter and Jan Thielen have created the Thielen Family Scholarship Fund to recognize the importance of higher education to career advancement and personal quality of life. The fund provides renewable scholarships to part-time students who are employed, realize the importance of a college degree to their success, and would have difficulty continuing their studies without financial assistance.
A successful candidate must:
- have junior or senior status in an undergraduate degree program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- register for 1 to 11 credits during both fall and spring semesters
- maintain good academic standing at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- be employed during the school year
- be a US citizen
The Dr. A.A. Granovsky Scholarship
The Dr. A. A. Granovsky Scholarship funds students with Ukrainian ancestry who are conscious of their nationality, are concerned with the improvement of and help for other students of like background, and who have financial need. The number of scholarships awarded and the award amount varies annually based on available funding.
A successful candidate must:
- provide proof of Ukrainian descent
- compose an essay describing activities and involvement in the Ukrainian community
- demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- have at least sophomore standing in an undergraduate program at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- maintain good academic standing
Office of Undergraduate Education scholarships
The scholarship listed below is administered and awarded by the Office of Undergraduate Education.
The Lynn Johnson – Johnson Brothers Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
Do you have a dream of starting your own business, non-profit, or arts venture? Or do you have an inspiration for developing a product or computer application? If that describes you, the Lynn Johnson – Johnson Brothers Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurship may help you reach that goal. Entrepreneurs are found in all fields and professions. Applications for the scholarship are encouraged from students in all UMTC undergraduate colleges.
The Lynn Johnson – Johnson Brothers Memorial Scholarship in Entrepreneurship will support University of Minnesota junior and senior-level students with financial need, who have demonstrated interest in entrepreneurial initiatives.
Lynn Johnson, founder of the St. Paul-based Johnson Brothers Liquor Company, was an inspiring example to many through his tireless work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. His inspiring legacy will live on through the scholars who bear his name.
It all began in 1953.
With a rented truck, a converted roller skating rink as a warehouse, and a tiny portfolio of brands, 24-year-old former U of M student Lynn Johnson opened his doors for business as a one-man operation. He sold his products during the day, filled the orders at night, and delivered them on his truck the next morning.
From these humble beginnings, Lynn was able to build Johnson Brothers into one of the top beverage distributors in the country.
Recipients can anticipate an opportunity to meet members of the Johnson family and will be expected to participate in special events for the scholars.
The applicant review process will consider the combination of information provided in response to the application questions, the applicant’s academic history, and financial status as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The final number and size of the awards may vary due to student financial need. The scholarship is not intended to provide direct resources for an entrepreneurial project, but instead to cover students’ cost of attendance. Funds could be used to cover costs for international study, consistent with other UM financial aid.
A successful candidate must:
- be a full-time, undergraduate student enrolled in 13 credits or more each semester;
- be attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities;
- be a junior (60 or more credits at the time the scholarship starts) or rising a senior enrolled in a degree-granting program, and can be enrolled in any Twin Cities undergraduate college;
- have financial need, meeting low-to-middle-income status as defined by the FAFSA and current University standards;
- have a strong academic record with timely progress toward a four-year degree;
- show evidence of a strong commitment to entrepreneurial initiatives. Evidence could include: classes, internships, club or social initiatives, start-ups in business, non-profits or the arts, a major or minor in Entrepreneurial Management, etc. Applicants do not need to have a start-up project underway;
- have a current completed (or estimated) FAFSA application on file at the University for the academic year;
- have completed the designated scholarship application.
The scholarship will be awarded for one academic year. The award may be renewable for up to one additional year (two semesters) for a current junior student moving to senior-level status, provided the recipient demonstrates continued satisfactory progress toward a degree and meets the other standards for the scholarship.
Students in their fifth-year of degree-seeking college enrollment, or beyond, are not eligible. This timeline includes degree credit students earned in degree-seeking programs at other colleges or universities before transferring to UMTC.
Funding is available for fall and spring semesters only and will be divided evenly between the two semesters. Summer funding is not available.
The scholarship funds multiple students.
The application for this scholarship will be available in spring 2018.
Collegiate, cooperative, and additional campus-wide scholarships
Collegiate scholarships
University departments select recipients of their departmental scholarships according to their own process. For more information on eligibility requirements and application procedures, look for a link to your departmental scholarships page from these college scholarship resources:
- Biological Sciences, College of
- Continuing and Professional Studies, College of
- Education and Human Development, College of
- Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, College of
- Design, College of
- Liberal Arts, College of
- Management, Carlson School of
- Medical School
- Nursing, School of
- Pharmacy, College of
- Public Health, School of
- Veterinary Medicine, College of
Cooperative scholarships
Cooperative scholarships are often given to University of Minnesota students, but they are administered and awarded by outside agencies or organizations.
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
- Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program
- Page Foundation Scholarship
- Wallin Scholarship
- Tillman Military Scholars Program
- Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Military Scholarships. For more information, contact the University of Minnesota ROTC departments below:
Additional campus-wide resources
- Disability Resource Center scholarships
- Freshman scholarships
- Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life resources
- Graduate Fellowship Office
- Graduate Assistant Employment Office
- Learning Abroad Center Study Abroad Scholarship Search
- Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence scholarships
- Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) scholarships
- U Promise scholarship
Information on submitting outside scholarship checks
If you receive any scholarship from organizations outside of the University of Minnesota (e.g., a local community organization, church, etc.), it is your responsibility to forward the check(s) to the Office of Student Finance for processing. You should endorse any check that is made payable to you and the University of Minnesota.
Additional scholarship search resources
Several websites provide information on scholarships that are available nationwide. A few of them are listed below:
- The College Board
- College Express Search
- Fastweb!
- FinAID: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
- Scholarships.com: Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid resource
- Thomson-Peterson’s Financing Education
- USNEWS financial aid
- Study Abroad Funding from IIE Passport
Information on athletic scholarships
Student athletic scholarships are awarded to varsity athletes by their coaches in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University, the Big Ten Conference, the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), and The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Athletic Awards can cover all or part of your tuition, fees, books, room, board, and miscellaneous expenses up to the University’s cost of attendance.
Each team is assigned a scholarship limit by the NCAA based on the total number of full grant-in-aid awards the sport is allowed to offer during the academic year. The head coach decides how to distribute the funds among the student athletes.
Outside Scholarships
Any scholarships you receive from any outside organization (such as your high school, parent’s employer, or local civic organization) must be reported to the student-athlete financial aid coordinator. The student and the donor will need to fill out the Student-Athlete Outside Aid Award form and submit back to the student-athlete financial aid coordinator to provide documentation of the award to verify that your award complies with NCAA rules and ensure that the award amount is disbursed properly. NCAA bylaws restrict you, the student-athlete, from cashing scholarship checks yourself. Any scholarship checks must be submitted to a One Stop Student Services employee at 333 Robert H. Bruininks Hall or be sent to the following address:
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Office of Student Finance, Fiscal Unit
200 Fraser Hall
106 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Be sure that your full name and University of Minnesota student ID number are listed on the check.
International Student Athletes
If you are an international student, you may have up to 14% of your award amount withheld from the room and board portion of your athletic award for U.S. income tax purposes.
If the U.S. has a tax treaty with your home country you may be exempt from tax withholding. For students with tax treaties you must have a US tax identification number to avoid the tax withholding
Financial Aid help for Student Athletes
Please contact either of the following staff if you have questions about your Athletic Awards or other Financial Aid questions:
Molly Nelson
Financial Aid Coordinator for Student Athletes
Phone: 612-625-5357
Email: nels2461@umn.edu
Jim Praska
Asst Director of Athletic Compliance & Scholarships
Phone: 612-626-7117
Email: prask001@umn.edu
Regents Scholarship
The Regents Scholarship Program covers a portion of tuition costs for eligible University of Minnesota employees enrolled in University of Minnesota credit-bearing courses. More information on the Regents Scholarship Program is available.
UMC Employee Grant
The UMC Employee Grant provides up to $2,500 per year for immediate family members of full-time UMC employees.
Eligibility criteria:
- Student must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits per semester)
- Student must be an immediate family member of a full-time UMC employee; dependent up to age 26
- Student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
Requests for your financial aid information
With your permission, the University of Minnesota is able to share information from your financial aid data or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with scholarship-granting organizations or tribal organizations. You must have provided written permission for the information to be shared.
To enable the University to share your information do one or both of the following:
- Make sure your permission is on your request form or scholarship application.
- Complete a Student Information Release Authorization form.
A guide on how to review your financial aid awards is available.
A letter of thanks to your donor(s) is one of the best ways to convey your gratitude and let them know the impact their generosity is having on you.
Guidelines to help you craft your letter:
- Brevity is key, but tell the donor(s) about yourself and the impact their generosity has on your education and future goals.
- Be genuine and sincere in your tone, and try to show your personality.
- Acknowledge your enthusiasm and excitement about receiving the scholarship.
- Grammar and spelling should be correct, so be sure to proofread.
- If you choose to handwrite your message, please make sure it is neat and legible.
- Above all, convey your message of thanks clearly and concisely.
Consider sharing your background:
- Hometown
- Family background
- Experiences and life situations that led you to pursue a degree at the U of M
Include information about your current situation:
- Degree(s) and study plans
- Involvement and/or activities both on- and off-campus
- Research and/or internships in which you have taken part, or plan to
Describe how the scholarship support will help you meet, or exceed, your educational goals.
Finally, consider including your future plans:
- What you hope to accomplish while a U of M student
- Plans for after graduation, i.e. graduate school or career aspirations
If you have questions about your scholarship, please contact the college/department that awarded the scholarship. You may also contact us.
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