University of Minnesota National Scholarship

Automatically considered

Up to $20,000

Eligibility

School
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Education level
Undergraduate
Year of study
First year
Status
United States

About this scholarship

Residents of any state except Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin who are admitted as freshmen to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities are automatically considered for the National Scholarship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible under the Minnesota Dream Act.

Tiered awards range from $2,500 to $20,000 per year for four years, based on a holistic review of academic preparation, achievements, leadership, community service, and personal background.

Submit a complete freshman admission application by the Early Action (November 1) or Regular (January 1) deadline. Recipients are notified by the end of March.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Complete freshman admission application
  • Complete the freshman admission application by the corresponding application deadline dates (no additional/separate scholarship application is required)
  • Be a non-resident (national) freshman applicant
  • Apply by either the Early Action or Regular freshman admission deadline. No separate scholarship application is required.
  • Awards are selected through holistic review of academic preparation, achievements, leadership, community service, and personal background.