Puckett Scholars Program
Direct application
$16,000
Eligibility
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need
About this scholarship
High school seniors from Minnesota who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities may apply for this incoming first-year merit scholarship.
Recipients receive a $16,000 scholarship. Preference is given to students with strong academic achievement, leadership or community involvement, financial need, and potential to succeed at the college level.
Apply through the University of Minnesota scholarship and financial aid process.
The Puckett Scholarship was created to support Minnesota students attending the Twin Cities campus.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- University of Minnesota scholarship and financial-aid application/process
- FAFSA
- Be a high school senior graduating from a school in the state of Minnesota
- Gain admission as a full-time student to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- Be pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Complete the FAFSA and have it on file at the U of M by March 1
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for the Minnesota Dream Act (selection preference given to students of color demonstrating academic achievement, leadership/community involvement, an
- Strong academic achievement and potential to succeed at the college level are selection preferences.