Academic Achievement Award - Tier 1
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with acceptance to UMN Morris. Tiered awards: Tier 1 (3.90-4.00) $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year); Tier 2 (3.75-3.89) $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year); Tier 3 (3.50-3.74) $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year); Tier 4 (3.25-3.49) $4,000 over four years ($1,000 per year).
Eligibility: Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with your acceptance to UMN Morris. Prairie Scholars receive full tuition, renewable for up to four years (via Community of Scholars competitive process). National Merit Finalists who choose UMN Morris as their first-choice college will receive a full tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years.
How to apply: ["automatic award with acceptance for Academic Achievement Award", "Community of Scholars competitive application/invitation for Prairie/Morris/Distinguished scholars (application by Dec 15 to participate)"]
Academic Achievement Award - Tier 2
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
$3,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with acceptance to UMN Morris. Tiered awards: Tier 1 (3.90-4.00) $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year); Tier 2 (3.75-3.89) $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year); Tier 3 (3.50-3.74) $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year); Tier 4 (3.25-3.49) $4,000 over four years ($1,000 per year).
Eligibility: Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with your acceptance to UMN Morris. Prairie Scholars receive full tuition, renewable for up to four years (via Community of Scholars competitive process). National Merit Finalists who choose UMN Morris as their first-choice college will receive a full tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years.
How to apply: ["automatic award with acceptance for Academic Achievement Award", "Community of Scholars competitive application/invitation for Prairie/Morris/Distinguished scholars (application by Dec 15 to participate)"]
Academic Achievement Award - Tier 3
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with acceptance to UMN Morris. Tiered awards: Tier 1 (3.90-4.00) $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year); Tier 2 (3.75-3.89) $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year); Tier 3 (3.50-3.74) $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year); Tier 4 (3.25-3.49) $4,000 over four years ($1,000 per year).
Eligibility: Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with your acceptance to UMN Morris. Prairie Scholars receive full tuition, renewable for up to four years (via Community of Scholars competitive process). National Merit Finalists who choose UMN Morris as their first-choice college will receive a full tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years.
How to apply: ["automatic award with acceptance for Academic Achievement Award", "Community of Scholars competitive application/invitation for Prairie/Morris/Distinguished scholars (application by Dec 15 to participate)"]
Academic Achievement Award - Tier 4
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with acceptance to UMN Morris. Tiered awards: Tier 1 (3.90-4.00) $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year); Tier 2 (3.75-3.89) $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year); Tier 3 (3.50-3.74) $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year); Tier 4 (3.25-3.49) $4,000 over four years ($1,000 per year).
Eligibility: Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with your acceptance to UMN Morris. Prairie Scholars receive full tuition, renewable for up to four years (via Community of Scholars competitive process). National Merit Finalists who choose UMN Morris as their first-choice college will receive a full tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years.
How to apply: ["automatic award with acceptance for Academic Achievement Award", "Community of Scholars competitive application/invitation for Prairie/Morris/Distinguished scholars (application by Dec 15 to participate)"]
Academic Achievement Scholarship (UMR)
Award
$1,000-$3,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Incoming first-year students must complete their application for admission and Passion Statement by December 1 to be considered for the following scholarships: Chancellor's Scholarships - covers tuition, room and board; Faculty Scholarships - covers tuition; Passion Scholarships - amounts vary. All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for Academic Achievement Scholarship ($1,000 - $3,000).
Eligibility: All students admitted to UMR are considered for an Academic Achievement Scholarship. The scholarship is based on each student's unweighted GPA at the point of admission.
How to apply: ["complete application for admission and Passion Statement by December 1 for some scholarships", "UMR Scholarship Application (supplemental) available and must be completed by March 1, 2026 for application-based awards"]
Bentson Family Scholarship
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
Scholarship awards are primarily based on your GPA at the time of admission. We may also consider your ACT score if you submit it. Scholarship awards range from $750 to $8,000 annually and are renewable for up to 4 years, totaling $3,000 to $32,000.
Eligibility: Your academic achievement is a top priority for us. We automatically consider you for our merit scholarship when you apply-no extra steps needed!
How to apply: ["apply for admission by regular decision deadline for full merit consideration"]
College Specific Scholarships (overview)
To be considered for University scholarships, simply submit the application for freshman admission. Admitted freshmen are considered for most University scholarships based on an overall assessment of their admission application.
How to apply: ["submit freshman admission application (most college-specific scholarships)"]
Global Excellence Scholarships (international)
Global Excellence Scholarships (GES) are competitive, merit-based scholarships awarded to international freshmen or transfer students.
Eligibility: All international students who apply by the deadline are automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship.
How to apply: ["apply for admission by the international scholarship deadline"]
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
Minnesota Academic Excellence Scholarship
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
National Merit Finalist Award (Morris)
Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with acceptance to UMN Morris. Tiered awards: Tier 1 (3.90-4.00) $20,000 over four years ($5,000 per year); Tier 2 (3.75-3.89) $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year); Tier 3 (3.50-3.74) $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year); Tier 4 (3.25-3.49) $4,000 over four years ($1,000 per year).
Eligibility: Academic Achievement Award is automatically awarded with your acceptance to UMN Morris. Prairie Scholars receive full tuition, renewable for up to four years (via Community of Scholars competitive process). National Merit Finalists who choose UMN Morris as their first-choice college will receive a full tuition scholarship, renewable for up to four years.
How to apply: ["automatic award with acceptance for Academic Achievement Award", "Community of Scholars competitive application/invitation for Prairie/Morris/Distinguished scholars (application by Dec 15 to participate)"]
National Merit University of Minnesota Scholarship
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
National Scholarship (non-resident)
Award
$2,500-$20,000/yr out-of-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
Award
$1,000-$10,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$10,000/yr out-of-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
Award
$4,000 total in-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
Award
$500 one-time in-state
$500 one-time out-of-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
UMD Merit Scholarship range
Award
$750-$8,000/yr in-state
$750-$8,000/yr out-of-state
Scholarship awards are primarily based on your GPA at the time of admission. We may also consider your ACT score if you submit it. Scholarship awards range from $750 to $8,000 annually and are renewable for up to 4 years, totaling $3,000 to $32,000.
Eligibility: Your academic achievement is a top priority for us. We automatically consider you for our merit scholarship when you apply-no extra steps needed!
How to apply: ["apply for admission by regular decision deadline for full merit consideration"]
University Honors Program Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
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.
Eligibility: No separate application is needed, though demonstration of financial need is required for certain academic scholarships.
How to apply: ["no separate application for most university-wide scholarships", "FAFSA required for need-based academic scholarships (submit by March 1 for those awards)"]
University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Admissions Scholarships (general)
We love investing in #FutureGophers! That’s why we award more than $50 million in academic scholarships to freshman applicants each year.
Eligibility: When you apply for freshman admission to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities by our regular deadline, you will automatically be considered for these merit-based awards.
How to apply: ["submit freshman admission application (no separate application for most awards)"]