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Carlson School of Management: 612/624-3313
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The following scholarships represent a sampling of the awards available to Carlson School freshmen each year. Eligibility requirements for scholarships vary, but many awards are based on academic performance and leadership.
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Award
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Criteria for consideration
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Michael T. Steadland Scholarship | $3,000
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academic merit
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Minnesota resident from outside the metro area
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Roger and Judy Nord Scholarship | $3,000
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financial need
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academic merit
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Sidney Swensrud Scholarship | $3,500 per year/4 years
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academic merit
interest in study abroad
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Thomas E. Leary Scholarship | $4,000 per year/4 years
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Minnesota resident
- academic merit
- evidence of commitment to community service
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Soine Scholarship | $1,000
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preference given to students from the Iron Range
- academic merit
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Errol and Lavonne Bartine Scholarship | $1,000
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preference given to students from the Chippewa Valley
- academic merit
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College of Biological Sciences: 612/625-3419
CBS scholarship award decisions are based on an overall assessment of each student's application for admission. CBS 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 Leah Brus in the Office of Admissions at 612-625-3419 or brusx002@umn.edu.
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Award
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Criteria for consideration
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College of Biological Sciences Freshman Scholarship
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$1,000/1 year
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Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
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Denneth C. & Joan L. Dvergsten Scholarship
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$500/1 year
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Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
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Demonstrate financial need
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| Clare and Jerome Ritter Scholarship | $1000/1 year
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- Preference given to students outside the Twin Cities metropolitan area
- Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
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| David Grantham Burbee Memorial Scholarship | $1000/1 year
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- Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
- Plan to major in biochemistry
- Demonstrate financial need
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| Dr. Venkateswarlu Pothapragada and Family Undergraduate Scholarship | $1000/1 year
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- Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
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| Edward B. Lewis Memorial Scholarship | $1000/1 year
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- Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
- Strong interest in research
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| Sadie and Wayne Luchsinger Scholarship | $1000/1 year
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- Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
- Plan to major in biochemistry
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| Kien T. Nguyen and Julie A. Warren Scholarship | $1000/1 year
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- Preference given to students admitted to the University Honors Program
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College of Design: 612/624-1717
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Award
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Amount
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Criteria for consideration
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Legacy Scholars
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$10,000 per year/4 years
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Strong academic record, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities
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Majoring in clothing design, graphic design, housing studies, interior design or retail merchandising
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| Design, Housing and Apparel Scholars
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$1,000 - $5,000/1 year
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Majoring in clothing design, graphic design, housing studies, interior design or retail merchandising
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Strong academic record, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities
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some scholarships are also awarded to first generation college students
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| Mary Limberis Pappajohn Scholarship |
$2500/1 year |
- Majoring in clothing design, graphic design, housing studies, interior design, or retail merchandising
- Strong academic record, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities
- College of Education and Human Development: 612/625-6501
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College of Education and Human Development: 612/625-6501
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Award
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Amount
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Criteria for consideration
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Legacy Scholars
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up to $7,500 per year/4 years
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Strong academic record, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities
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Family social science major
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Family Social Science Scholars
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up to $5,000/1 year
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Family social science major
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Strong academic record, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities
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some scholarships are also awarded to first generation college students
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College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS): 612/625-9254
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CFANS has more than 65 named scholarships and awards over $900,000 each year. Applicants are automatically considered for all available scholarships, including departmental awards where applicable.
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Award
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Criteria for consideration
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Dean's Scholars Program
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$3,000-$5,000 per year, single and multiple year awards
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Top 10% of high school class
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ACT score of 28 or higher
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Record of leadership and academic achievement
- Student must remain enrolled in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences to continue scholarship.
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Diversity and Food Systems Scholarship
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$11,000 per year/up to 4 years
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Contribution to diversity
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High academic achievement and potential
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Demonstrated leadership and community involvement
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Lofgren Scholarships
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$2,000 - $10,000 per year, single and multiple year awards
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Preference given to students from the Iron Range and northeastern Minnesota
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Based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need
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Student must enroll and pursue a major in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
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Bailey Nutrition Scholars Program
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$5,000 per year/up to 4 years
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Nutrition major
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Top 10% of high school graduating class
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Competitive college entrance test scores
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High achievement in science
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Interview required
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Department of Forest Resources Scholarships |
$1,000-$5,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
- Forest Resources or Recreation Resource Management major
- Professional promise and need
- Academic achievement
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Department of Horticultural Science Scholarships |
$1,000-$3,000 single year awards |
- Environmental Horticulture major
- Academic achievement and potential
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Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering Scholarships |
$1,000-$5,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
- Pre-Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (CFANS), Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (IT), or Bio-based Products major
- Academic achievement and potential
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Applied Plant Science Scholarship |
$1,000-$3,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
- Applied Plant Science major
- High academic achievement and potential
- High achievement in science
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Division of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Education Scholarship |
$1,000-3,000 single year awards |
- Agricultural Education major
- Demonstrated leadership and community involvement
- Academic achievement and potential
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Agricultural Industries and Marketing Scholarship |
$1,000-$3,000 per year, single and multiple year awards |
- Agricultural Industries and Marketing major
- Academic achievement and potential
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College of Liberal Arts: 612/624-5522
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| For a complete list of College of Liberal Arts scholarships for incoming freshman, visit the CLA Web site. Please note that scholarships offered by the College of Liberal Arts require a separate application, which is available here. The priority application deadline for the 2008-2009 Application for College of Liberal Arts Freshman Scholarships is January 1, 2008. |
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Institute of Technology: 612/624-8504
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The following scholarships represent a sampling of the awards available to Institute of Technology freshmen each year. |
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Award
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Criteria for consideration
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| Robert K. Anderson Scholarship |
approximately $2500 |
- from High Schools in Crow Wing County
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| Kermit Anderson Scholarship |
$2,500 |
- students from Mounds View High School, Arden Hills, MN
- intentions to major in physical sciences or mathematics
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| John and Mary Buck Scholarship |
$2,500 |
- preference for students from St. Louis Park High School, St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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| Cyrus Scholarships |
approximately $3,000-$5,000 |
- preference for students from these High Schools: Chokio-Alberta, Cyrus, Hancock, Minnewaska, or Morris school districts
- based on demonstrated leadership and academic merit
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| John Dexheimer and Carla Haugen Scholarship |
approximately $2,500 |
- preference for student who are the first generation of their family attending a four-year college.
- students from public high schools in St. Paul or Lac Qui Parle Valley HS, Dawson-Boyd HS
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| Institute of Technology Honors Freshman Undergraduate Research Assistant Scholarships |
approximately $2,500 |
- ACT or SAT math and English scores
- interest in science and engineering
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| Independent Computer Consultants Association (ICCA) Scholarship |
$500 merit-based |
- student interested in Computer Science/Computer Engineering
- may be interested in business minor
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| Norman Family Scholarship |
$5,000 recurring based on satisfactory academic progress |
- based on financial need
- preference for students from Red Wing High School, Cannon Falls High School, Goodhue High School, Kenyon-Wanamingo High School, Pine Island High School Walter H. Maginnis High School, Zumbrota/Mazeppa H.S., Elgin-Millville H.S., Lincoln High School, Lake City, MN Plainview H.S., Wabasha
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| Glen E. Ullyot Scholarship |
approximately $6,000 |
- preference for students from Clark High School, South Dakota or South Dakota generally
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| Walter and Joyce Rembold Scholarship |
approximately $2,500 |
- preference for students interested in geology or other majors.
- preference for students from Scotland High School, SD Ishpeming HS, or Westwood HS, Michigan, or child of an employee of the Cleveland Cliff Company
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| George S. Sitaramiah Scholarship |
approximately $2,500 |
- based on financial need
- preference given to students with family origins from India
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| Kentner Wilson Scholarship |
tuition and fees covered
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- preference given to students from Miller, South Dakota
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