Introduction
The University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarship, also known as the Global Excellence Scholarship, provides financial support of up to $25,000 to international students who are pursuing a degree at the University of Minnesota. This scholarship is open to both international freshmen and transfer students aiming to enroll in undergraduate degree programs at the university. The selection process for these awards is competitive and primarily based on academic merit.
Undergraduate Scholarship Overview for the University of Minnesota
- Award Range: $10,000 to $25,000
- Application Deadline: January 21, 2024
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- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Location: United States
- Scholarship Type: Undergraduate
- Eligible Countries: All nations
Summary about the Scholarship University
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is dedicated to advancing knowledge that can transform our professional and personal lives. We equip students to tackle significant challenges at the state, national, and global levels. As students, faculty, and staff, we leverage our expertise to actively engage with communities throughout Minnesota.
Established in 1851 in close proximity to Saint Anthony Falls along the Mississippi River, our institution stands out as one of just five universities in the country with a comprehensive campus hosting schools of engineering, medicine, law, veterinary medicine, and agriculture.
University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarship Requirements
Prospective candidates must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
- Offer for Full-Time Program: Applicants must have received an offer for a full-time program at the University of Minnesota, USA.
- Application Process: Evaluation is based on merit and evidence of leadership.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants must provide proof of meeting the University of Minnesota’s minimum English language proficiency requirements.
- Note: All documentation, including transcripts not in English, must be accompanied by certified translations.
- International Student Status: Applicants must be international students.
- Undergraduate Program Admission: Candidates should have secured admission into an undergraduate degree program at the university.
- Exceptional Personal Success Skills: Applicants should demonstrate outstanding personal success skills, such as emotional maturity, motivation, and perseverance.
- Educational Background: Submission of a high school transcript and/or GSE results is required. If the transcript is not in English, a certified translation must also be provided.
- High School Certificate or Equivalent: Applicants must possess a high school certificate or its equivalent.
- Applicable Programs: The scholarship is applicable to undergraduate courses offered at the University of Minnesota.
- Academic Merit: Selection is based on academic excellence.
- Full-Time Enrollment: Recipients must enroll as full-time students in the honors program during the semester for which the scholarship is granted.
- Motivation and Responsibility: Candidates must exhibit high levels of motivation, responsibility, and the ability to work independently in a structured manner. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also essential.
University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits
For the academic year 2022–23, international freshmen are eligible for the following scholarship amounts, renewable annually for up to four years:
- $25,000 per year
- $15,000 per year
- $10,000 per year
Transfer students entering the university in the fall semester may receive a scholarship of $10,000 per year, renewable for up to three years. Transfer students starting in the spring semester will be considered for scholarships based on the availability of funds.
Application Process for a University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarship
- To remain eligible for these scholarships, students must uphold their F-1 immigration status.
- No additional scholarship application is necessary; consideration is automatic and is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the on-time admission application. All international freshmen and transfer students who successfully submit their admission applications by the specified deadlines will be automatically reviewed for a Global Excellence Scholarship.
