💰 University of Minnesota-Crookston Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

8

Automatic

7

In-State Awards

$750-$3,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$750-$3,000/yr

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

2.8 GPA

What you'd actually pay at University of Minnesota-Crookston

Tuition & fees

$11,648

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Largest annual award

$3,000

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Students receiving it pay about

$8,648/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,024), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information

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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Minnesota-Crookston — no separate application

7 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

First-Year 2.75-3.09

Award

$750/yr in-state

$750/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 2.8+

First-Year Achievement Scholarships | **Unweighted GPA** | **Achievement Scholarship per year** | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | 2.75-3.09 | $750 | | 3.10-3.59 | $1,000 | | 3.60-3.75 | $2,000 | | 3.76-4.0 | $3,000 |

Eligibility: Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year, on-campus students based on unweighted GPA and transfer on-campus students based on cumulative GPA **effective Fall 2022** moving forward. All applicants will be reviewed by an admission counselor. Important scholarship criteria and requirements: * First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible for Achievement Scholarships * Available to full time on-campus students seeking their first bachelor's degree * Must be a US citizen * Scholarships are disbursed equally across fall and spring semesters

How to apply: ["full-time on-campus student (12+ credits)", "seeking first bachelor's degree", "US citizen", "First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible", "considered at admission (no separate scholarship application indicated)"]

📋 Renewal: 2.2 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

First-Year 3.10-3.59

Award

$1,000/yr in-state

$1,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.1+

First-Year Achievement Scholarships | **Unweighted GPA** | **Achievement Scholarship per year** | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | 2.75-3.09 | $750 | | 3.10-3.59 | $1,000 | | 3.60-3.75 | $2,000 | | 3.76-4.0 | $3,000 |

Eligibility: Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year, on-campus students based on unweighted GPA and transfer on-campus students based on cumulative GPA **effective Fall 2022** moving forward. All applicants will be reviewed by an admission counselor. Important scholarship criteria and requirements: * First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible for Achievement Scholarships * Available to full time on-campus students seeking their first bachelor's degree * Must be a US citizen * Scholarships are disbursed equally across fall and spring semesters

How to apply: ["full-time on-campus student (12+ credits)", "seeking first bachelor's degree", "US citizen", "First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible", "considered at admission (no separate scholarship application indicated)"]

📋 Renewal: 2.2 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

First-Year 3.60-3.75

Award

$2,000/yr in-state

$2,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.6+

First-Year Achievement Scholarships | **Unweighted GPA** | **Achievement Scholarship per year** | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | 2.75-3.09 | $750 | | 3.10-3.59 | $1,000 | | 3.60-3.75 | $2,000 | | 3.76-4.0 | $3,000 |

Eligibility: Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year, on-campus students based on unweighted GPA and transfer on-campus students based on cumulative GPA **effective Fall 2022** moving forward. All applicants will be reviewed by an admission counselor. Important scholarship criteria and requirements: * First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible for Achievement Scholarships * Available to full time on-campus students seeking their first bachelor's degree * Must be a US citizen * Scholarships are disbursed equally across fall and spring semesters

How to apply: ["full-time on-campus student (12+ credits)", "seeking first bachelor's degree", "US citizen", "First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible", "considered at admission (no separate scholarship application indicated)"]

📋 Renewal: 2.2 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

First-Year 3.76-4.0

Award

$3,000/yr in-state

$3,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.8+

First-Year Achievement Scholarships | **Unweighted GPA** | **Achievement Scholarship per year** | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | 2.75-3.09 | $750 | | 3.10-3.59 | $1,000 | | 3.60-3.75 | $2,000 | | 3.76-4.0 | $3,000 |

Eligibility: Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year, on-campus students based on unweighted GPA and transfer on-campus students based on cumulative GPA **effective Fall 2022** moving forward. All applicants will be reviewed by an admission counselor. Important scholarship criteria and requirements: * First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible for Achievement Scholarships * Available to full time on-campus students seeking their first bachelor's degree * Must be a US citizen * Scholarships are disbursed equally across fall and spring semesters

How to apply: ["full-time on-campus student (12+ credits)", "seeking first bachelor's degree", "US citizen", "First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible", "considered at admission (no separate scholarship application indicated)"]

📋 Renewal: 2.2 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

Transfer 3.0-3.49

Award

$1,000/yr in-state

$1,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.0+

First-Year Achievement Scholarships | **Unweighted GPA** | **Achievement Scholarship per year** | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | 2.75-3.09 | $750 | | 3.10-3.59 | $1,000 | | 3.60-3.75 | $2,000 | | 3.76-4.0 | $3,000 |

Eligibility: Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year, on-campus students based on unweighted GPA and transfer on-campus students based on cumulative GPA **effective Fall 2022** moving forward. All applicants will be reviewed by an admission counselor. Important scholarship criteria and requirements: * First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible for Achievement Scholarships * Available to full time on-campus students seeking their first bachelor's degree * Must be a US citizen * Scholarships are disbursed equally across fall and spring semesters

How to apply: ["full-time on-campus student (12+ credits)", "seeking first bachelor's degree", "US citizen", "considered at admission (no separate scholarship application indicated)"]

📋 Renewal: 2.2 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

Transfer 3.5-3.74

Award

$1,500/yr in-state

$1,500/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.5+

First-Year Achievement Scholarships | **Unweighted GPA** | **Achievement Scholarship per year** | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | 2.75-3.09 | $750 | | 3.10-3.59 | $1,000 | | 3.60-3.75 | $2,000 | | 3.76-4.0 | $3,000 |

Eligibility: Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year, on-campus students based on unweighted GPA and transfer on-campus students based on cumulative GPA **effective Fall 2022** moving forward. All applicants will be reviewed by an admission counselor. Important scholarship criteria and requirements: * First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible for Achievement Scholarships * Available to full time on-campus students seeking their first bachelor's degree * Must be a US citizen * Scholarships are disbursed equally across fall and spring semesters

How to apply: ["full-time on-campus student (12+ credits)", "seeking first bachelor's degree", "US citizen", "considered at admission (no separate scholarship application indicated)"]

📋 Renewal: 2.2 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

Transfer 3.75-4.0

Award

$2,000/yr in-state

$2,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.8+

First-Year Achievement Scholarships | **Unweighted GPA** | **Achievement Scholarship per year** | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | 2.75-3.09 | $750 | | 3.10-3.59 | $1,000 | | 3.60-3.75 | $2,000 | | 3.76-4.0 | $3,000 |

Eligibility: Achievement Scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year, on-campus students based on unweighted GPA and transfer on-campus students based on cumulative GPA **effective Fall 2022** moving forward. All applicants will be reviewed by an admission counselor. Important scholarship criteria and requirements: * First-Year applicants who earned a GED are not eligible for Achievement Scholarships * Available to full time on-campus students seeking their first bachelor's degree * Must be a US citizen * Scholarships are disbursed equally across fall and spring semesters

How to apply: ["full-time on-campus student (12+ credits)", "seeking first bachelor's degree", "US citizen", "considered at admission (no separate scholarship application indicated)"]

📋 Renewal: 2.2 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

Other scholarships at University of Minnesota-Crookston (1)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Specialty Scholarships (various awards)

Specialty Scholarships The University of Minnesota Crookston is grateful to the many alumni and donors who contribute and make scholarships available to our enrolled students. "Specialty Scholarships" are awarded to students based on a specific set of criteria that may include only one or several of the following: academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement, leadership, service, financial need and legacy.

Eligibility: Recipients are selected by various scholarship committees and students are notified via email or letter in advance of the academic year start. There are several applications; therefore, review and apply for any in which you are eligible. The majority of scholarships are available from a single application depending upon enrollment status: 1. Incoming new freshman or transfer students (due by March 1); or 2. Returning students (due by March 1).

How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (onestop2.umn.edu/scholarship/)", "essay (may be required)", "resume (may be required for some scholarships)"]

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Minnesota-Crookston

Regular Decision

Rolling

Common questions about University of Minnesota-Crookston scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Minnesota-Crookston give?

Published awards range $750-$3,000/yr. University of Minnesota-Crookston lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at University of Minnesota-Crookston?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does University of Minnesota-Crookston give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $750-$3,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Minnesota-Crookston?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 26% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at University of Minnesota-Crookston?

7 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Minnesota-Crookston?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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