To be considered for University scholarships, simply submit the application for freshman admission. Admitted freshmen are considered for most University scholarships based on an overall assessment of their admission application. Scholarship recipients are notified by the end of March of their senior year.
Carlson School of Management
The Carlson School of Management offers over 4.5 million dollars annually to our incoming freshman, including but not limited to the following awards. Requirements for scholarships vary, but many awards are based on academic performance, financial need and leadership.
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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David and Shirley Hubers Undergraduate Scholarship | $7,500 each year for four years |
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John and Jane Clark Scholarship | $10,000 each year for four years |
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Donald M. Anderson Undergraduate Scholarship | $7,500 each year for four years |
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Burnham Endowed Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Duane and Susan Ottenstroer Undergraduate Scholarship | $7,500 each year for four years |
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Eileen (Teigum) Russell Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Frank & Carol Trestman Family Undergraduate Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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John & Jane Mooty Undergraduate Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Schmalz Family Undergraduate Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Thomas Leary Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Valdemar & Marilyn Olson Undergraduate Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Jennifer Houle Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship | $7,500 each year for four years |
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Centennial Scholarship | $7,500 each year for four years |
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College of Biological Sciences
College of Biological Sciences scholarship award decisions are based on an overall assessment of each student's application for admission. College of Biological Sciences scholarship recipients are students whose applications demonstrate exceptional academic records, strong leadership, and extracurricular involvement, which may include scholarly study or research experience. For more information, please contact the College of Biological Sciences Freshman Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions at 612-625-3419.
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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CBS Advancement of Biology Scholarship | $2,500 each year for four years |
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CBS Undergraduate Scholarship for Diversity and Excellence | $3,000 each year for four years |
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Cheryl L. Quinn and Robert J. Buck Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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Clare and Jerome Ritter Scholarship | $3,000 each year for four years |
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Dale and Elaine Timmers Scholarship for Greater Minnesota Students | $3,000 each year for four years |
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David Grantham Burbee Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 for one year |
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Denneth C. and Joan L. Dvergsten Scholarship | $2,500 each year for four years |
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Dr. Lolly Schiffman Scholarship | $6,000 each year for four years |
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Dr. Venkateswarlu Pothapragada & Family Undergraduate Scholarship | $1,500 each year for four years |
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Edward B. Lewis Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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Elde Baskin Scholarship in Biology | $2,500 for one year |
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Harold Paul and Mary Sisson Dey Morris Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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J. Robert and Marilyn C. Roach Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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John S. and Rebecca H. Anderson Scholarship | $2,500 each year for four years |
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Kien T. Nguyen and Julie A. Warren Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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Marie K. and David L. Goblirsch Scholarship | $1,000 each year for four years |
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Monica Tsang and James Weatherbee Merit Scholarship in Biology | $5,000 each year for four years |
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New Opportunities STEM Scholarship | $1,500 each year for four years |
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Richard and Ethel Rapp Scholarship Fund | $2,000 each year for four years |
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Robert L. Wortz Scholarship | $9,000 each year for four years |
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Sadie and Wayne Luchsinger Scholarship | $3,000 each year for four years |
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Sally B. Jorgensen Scholarship | $2,500 each year for four years |
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College of Design
College of Design scholarship award decisions are based on an overall assessment of each student's application for admission, including strong academic achievement, leadership, creativity, community involvement, and contribution to diversity. For information about scholarship opportunities for enrolled College of Design students, please visit their scholarships website.
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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Carl J. Remick Scholarship | $1,000 - $2,500 for one year |
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Victor Gilbertson Scholarship | $1,000 - $2,500 for one year |
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John Koepke Scholarship | $2,000 - $3,000 for one year |
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Legacy Scholarship | $2,000 - $3,000 per year, single and multiple-year awards (up to four years) |
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Sylvia and Sam Druy Scholarship | $1,000 - $3,000 for one year |
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Augustus Searle Scholarship | $1,500 - $3,000 per year, single and multiple-year awards (up to four years) |
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College of Education and Human Development
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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CEHD Legacy Award | $5,000 each year for four years |
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College of Education and Human Development Barto Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship | $3,000 each year for four years |
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David V. Taylor Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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Howard and Venetia Johnson Scholarship | $2,000 for one year |
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Faculty and Staff Legacy Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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John and Nancy Peyton Scholarship | $3,000 each year for four years |
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Campbell Scholarship for Education | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Urban Scholarship Fund | $5,000 each year for four years |
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H&B Yaffe Scholarship | $2,500 each year for four years |
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RS Wright CEHD Freshman Scholarship | $1,500 for one year |
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CEHD Access Scholarship | $3,000 each year for four years |
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Greater Minnesota Fund | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Rural Reservation Fund | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Richard Lussier Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Ruth S. Brown Scholarship | $3,000 each year for four years |
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Marion S. Barber II Scholarship | $2,500 each year for four years |
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Piechowski & Oberto-Medina Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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Jean Morris Helms Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years |
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McCutcheon Family Scholarship | $1,500 each year for four years |
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Dorothy W. Hilligos Scholarship | $1,000 each year for four years |
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College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
CFANS and its departments award nearly $2.5 million dollars in scholarships to undergraduate students each year. Freshman applicants are automatically considered for all available scholarships, including departmental awards where applicable. Sample college and department scholarship information is below:
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Scholarships | $1,000-$5,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship (DFNRS) | $1,000-$16,000 per year, multiple year awards |
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Lofgren Scholarships | $1,000 - $5,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
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Division of Agricultural Education, Communication and Marketing Scholarship | $500-$2,000 single year awards |
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Department of Agronomy & Plant Genetics Scholarship | $500-$3,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
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Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Scholarships | $2,000-$3,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
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Department of Food Science & Nutrition Scholarships | $1,000-$5,000 single and multiple year awards |
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Department of Forest Resources Scholarships | $1,000-$3,000 per year, single year awards |
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Department of Horticultural Science Scholarships | $500-$3,000 single year awards |
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Thomas H. Canfield Memorial Scholarship | $1,000-$6,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
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Land-Grant Legacy Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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College of Liberal Arts
Due to the generosity of our donors and alumni, the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is proud to offer incoming freshmen and transfer students (spring & fall admits) collegiate scholarships, including but not limited to the following awards.
CLA selects scholarship recipients based on academic performance and/or financial need, and in recognition of the excellent qualities they will bring to the college. Additionally, CLA’s Department of Dance, School of Music, and Theatre Arts BFA Actor Program offer scholarships to incoming students that include a talent component.
CLA strongly believes in the power of scholarships to support and enhance a student’s experience in college while earning their degree. Welcome to CLA!
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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Incoming Freshman Collegiate Scholarships | 300 multi-year awards of $2,000 - $4,000 per year, for up to four years |
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Incoming Transfer Student Collegiate Scholarships | 150 multi-year awards of $2,000 - $4,000 per year, for up to two years |
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Dean's First-Year Research and Creative Scholars (DFRACS) Scholarships | 125 awards of $2,000 for spring semester |
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Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program Living Learning Community | 24 single-year awards of $3,000 |
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Full-Tuition Transfer Scholarships | 1 single-year award of $16,000+ |
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Department of American Indian Studies Transfer Scholarships | 4 single-year awards of $5,000 |
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School of Music Scholarships | 30 awards of $3,000 - $7,000 for one year, or up to four years |
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Theatre Arts BFA Acting Scholarships | 21 awards of $3,000 - $7,000 for one year, or up to four years |
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Department of Dance Scholarships | 15 awards of $3,000 - $7,000 for one year, or up to four years |
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Marching Band Scholarships | 15 awards of $3,000 - $7,000 for one year, or up to four years |
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College of Science and Engineering
Freshman and transfer applicants are automatically considered for all available scholarships; no separate application is needed. The following scholarships represent a small sampling of the awards available to College of Science and Engineering freshman and transfer students each year.
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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3M Scholarship | Approximately $3,000 - $5,000 each year for four years |
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3M Impact Scholarship | Approximately $5,000 - $10,000 each year for two to four years |
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Robert K. Anderson Scholarship | Full tuition each year for four years |
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Richard Kramer Scholarship, Robert Fridgen Scholarship, and George & Margaret Hentges Scholarship | Approximately $4,000 each year for four years |
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James & Erma Cabak Scholarship | Approximately $2,500 each year for four years |
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John Dexheimer and Carla Haugen Scholarship | Approximately $2,000 each year for four years |
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Norman Family Scholarship | Full tuition each year for four years |
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Glen E. Ullyot Scholarship | Approximately $10,000 each year for four years |
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Robert F. Hartmann/Nordby Scholarship and Robert E. Rice | Approximately $10,000 each year for four years |
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Lee S. Whitson Scholarship | Approximately $10,000 each year for four years |
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Sezzle Scholarship | Cost of attendance each year for four years |
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Dakota Aggregates Scholarship | Approximately $10,000 for four years |
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3M Coleman Scholarship | Approximately $10,000 for four years |
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Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering Scholarships | Approximately $2,000 - $5,000 for two or four years |
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George B. and Mary Ann Bodem Scholarship, Stanley Bonnema Scholarship, and Kenneth and Marion Owens Scholarship | Approximately $3,000 -$4,000 for one or two years |
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Wayland Noland Scholarship | Approximately $4000 for one year |
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Stefan & Elaine Dunda Scholarship | Approximately $2000 for two years |
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Robert J and Lorene W Youngquist Scholarship and Bruce and Joan Richard Engineering Scholarship | Approximately $5,000 -$6,000 for two years |
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Mechanical Engineering Matched Scholarship and Robert & Margaret Bredeson Scholarship | Approximately $5,000 for two years |
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School of Nursing
The School of Nursing offers incoming freshmen renewable scholarships for four years. All freshmen applicants are considered for scholarships. Requirements vary, but many awards are based on academic performance, financial need, commitment to nursing, and leadership.
Award | Amount | Criteria for consideration |
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School of Nursing Scholarship | $2,000 - $5,000 per year |
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