University of Minnesota academic scholarships are highly competitive. Admitted freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for freshman admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either the Early Action (November 1) or Regular (January 1) application deadlines. No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or be eligible for the Minnesota Dream Act. Please note: there are a limited number of scholarships that are available for international students.
Scholarship recipients are notified by the end of March of their senior year.
Scholarship decisions are based on a very careful, overall assessment of each admitted student's academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the admission application, based on the academic and context factors listed below.
Because the greatest predictor of college success is academic preparation, the strongest consideration in the decision is given to a student's high school record. The following academic factors are considered:
Individual circumstances are also considered as part of the overall assessment of each application. Enrolling a diverse student body—with students bringing differing experiences, talents, and perspectives to their scholarly community—is essential to achieving the development outcomes of a University of Minnesota education. Our university community is strengthened by our students representing different races, economic backgrounds, geographic origins, genders, religions, ethnicities, sexualities, talents, and beliefs.
Our holistic review takes into consideration the individual circumstances that make each individual student unique. We consider the following context factors in our decision review.
Award | Amount | Scholarship consideration is based on a holistic review of the primary and secondary factors listed above. Additional criteria are listed below by scholarship. |
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Maroon and Gold Leadership Award | $12,000 each year for four years |
Note: This is a highly competitive scholarship, where most awardees are in the top 1-3% of a graduating class. |
Gold Scholar Award | Amount varies, up to $10,000 each year for four years |
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Presidential Scholarship | $1,000 - $10,000 each year for four years | |
Bentson Family Scholarship | $24,000 over four years |
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Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship | $6,500 each year for four years |
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Ethel Curry Scholarship | Amount varies, renewable up to four years |
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Iron Range Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 each year for four years |
Note: This is a highly competitive scholarship, where most awardees are in the top 10% of a graduating class. |
Gopher State Scholarship | $1,000 each year for two years |
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National Scholarship | $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 each year for four years |
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University of Minnesota Alumni Association Freshman Leadership Incentive Scholarship | $2,000 or $3,000 for one year |
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National Merit University of Minnesota Scholarship | $1,000 each year for four years |
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Ruby Hackett and Weldon Jones Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Calmenson Family San Diego Chapter Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Robert & Gail Buuck Scholarship | $3,500 each year for four years |
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Sig Hagen Scholarship | $500 for one year |
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Nils & Pat Hasselmo Undergraduate Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Kermit V. Haugan & Gladys Haugan Johnson Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Irene Fraser Jackson Scholarship | Amount varies |
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John O. Kangas Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Josephine L. Merriam Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Charles E. Merrill Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Edgar Morrill Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Carl & Eloise Pohlad Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Gamma Omicron Beta Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Kevin Herkenhoff Memorial Scholarship | Amount varies |
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University of Minnesota Alumni Association Scholarship | $2,000 for one year | |
Schott Family Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Harold Soine Memorial Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Richard Gary Stone Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Dr. Robert Mossefin Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Melvin Levin Scholarship | Amount varies | |
North Texas UMAA Chapter Scholarship | Amount varies |
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TLD Scholarship | Amount varies |
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University Honors Program Scholarship | $2,000 each year for four years | |
Undergraduate Research Scholarship | $1,700 for one year |
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Harriet B. & Ester Snyder Merrill Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Dawn Christine Hanna Memorial Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Accenture Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Judith and Patrick Henry Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Oelkers Scholarship | Amount varies |
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S.I. Marvin Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Dan Roland Legacy Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Need-Based Academic ScholarshipsDemonstration of financial need is required for the following academic scholarships. To be considered for these awards, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 1 of their senior year. | ||
American Indian Environmental Leadership Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Dave Larson Scholarship | $21,500 over four years |
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Buuck Family Scholarship | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Olseth Family Scholarship | $23,000 over four years |
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Leslie Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Donovan O. Adamek Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Harry F. Albert Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Bentson/Niblick Scholarship | $2,500 each year for four years |
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Arthur Barlow Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Anna Rose and Lawrence Biever Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Laura and Arthur Brecher Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Doepke Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Mary L. Edwards Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Martha Enbody Scholarship | Amount varies |
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S.I. Marvin Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Mildred Hunter Evans Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Leon & Ida Finkelstein Memorial Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Morton S. Katz Scholarship | $1,000 each year for four years | |
Warren C. Locke Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Jay & Rose Phillips Family Scholarship | $2,000 each year for two years |
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Alvin B. and Bailie Sheehan Scholarship | Amount varies |
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St. Paul Central Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Harriet Snow Sutton Memorial Scholarship | $500 for one year | |
Germain J. Vigeant Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Harold C. Wieman Scholarship | Amount varies for one year |
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Herbert E. Olson Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Annexstad Family Foundation Leaders for Tomorrow Scholarship | $25,000 over four years |
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Coca-Cola Scholarship | $5,000 for one year | |
Bay Area UMAA Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Vulcan Community Charities Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Power of One Scholarship | $5,000 for one year |
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Bud and Norma Crewdson Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Yetka Family Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Barbara and Robert de la Vega Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Nicollet Chapter of AA Scholarship | Amount varies |
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UMAA Washington, D.C. Chapter Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Larry and Mary Laukka Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Wen Ping Pan Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Bill & Carol Riley Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Norbert and Eve Johnson Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Roger Young Opportunity Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Pass Family Scholarship | Amount varies | |
Immigrant Opportunity Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Brian L. Fitterer | $5,000 each year for four years |
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Jack Schmidt Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Results Foundation Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Tobin and Susan Jones Scholarship | Amount varies |
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Lotus Scholarship | $10,000 each year for four years |
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Horatio Alger-Annexstad Scholarship | $25,000 over four years |
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Horatio Alger-Davis Scholarship | $25,000 over four years |
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Mindy Siebenaler Bopp and Alexander Bopp Scholarship | Amount varies |
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James L. Ballard Scholarship | Amount Varies |
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Patricia and John Bowen Scholarship | Amount Varies |
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International ScholarshipsThere are a limited number of scholarships that are available for international students. Visit Costs, Scholarships, and Visas for International Students for more information. |