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πŸ’° University of Minnesota-Rochester Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
14
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
GPA 2.8+
Official Scholarship Information
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βœ“ Automatic Scholarships (6)

Automatically awarded based on academic criteria - no separate application required.

$1,000 (High School)
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * Academic Achievement Scholarship - $1,000 - $3,000 | **Amount** | **High School GPA** | **Transfer Cumm GPA** | | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | | **$3,000** | 3.80 – 4.0 | 3.7 – 4.0 | | **$2,000** | 3.50 – 3.79 | 3.3 – 3.6 | | **$1,000** | 3.0 – 3.49 | 2.8 – 3.2 |
$1,000 (Transfer)
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * Academic Achievement Scholarship - $1,000 - $3,000 | **Amount** | **High School GPA** | **Transfer Cumm GPA** | | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | | **$3,000** | 3.80 – 4.0 | 3.7 – 4.0 | | **$2,000** | 3.50 – 3.79 | 3.3 – 3.6 | | **$1,000** | 3.0 – 3.49 | 2.8 – 3.2 |
$2,000 (High School)
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * Academic Achievement Scholarship - $1,000 - $3,000 | **Amount** | **High School GPA** | **Transfer Cumm GPA** | | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | | **$3,000** | 3.80 – 4.0 | 3.7 – 4.0 | | **$2,000** | 3.50 – 3.79 | 3.3 – 3.6 | | **$1,000** | 3.0 – 3.49 | 2.8 – 3.2 |
$2,000 (Transfer)
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * Academic Achievement Scholarship - $1,000 - $3,000 | **Amount** | **High School GPA** | **Transfer Cumm GPA** | | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | | **$3,000** | 3.80 – 4.0 | 3.7 – 4.0 | | **$2,000** | 3.50 – 3.79 | 3.3 – 3.6 | | **$1,000** | 3.0 – 3.49 | 2.8 – 3.2 |
$3,000 (High School)
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * Academic Achievement Scholarship - $1,000 - $3,000 | **Amount** | **High School GPA** | **Transfer Cumm GPA** | | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | | **$3,000** | 3.80 – 4.0 | 3.7 – 4.0 | | **$2,000** | 3.50 – 3.79 | 3.3 – 3.6 | | **$1,000** | 3.0 – 3.49 | 2.8 – 3.2 |
$3,000 (Transfer)
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * Academic Achievement Scholarship - $1,000 - $3,000 | **Amount** | **High School GPA** | **Transfer Cumm GPA** | | ---------- | ------------------- | --------------------- | | **$3,000** | 3.80 – 4.0 | 3.7 – 4.0 | | **$2,000** | 3.50 – 3.79 | 3.3 – 3.6 | | **$1,000** | 3.0 – 3.49 | 2.8 – 3.2 |

πŸ“ Other Scholarships (8)

BSHP scholarships (varying amounts)
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * Bachelor of Science in Health Professions - amounts vary
MCIIS
Mayo Clinic Invest in Success (MCIIS) - $5,000 renewable
Passion Scholarships (varying amounts)
Passion Scholarships - amounts vary Students applying to UMR who complete the Passion Statement on the application will automatically be considered for UMR Scholarship Day. Passion scholarships are awarded in varying amounts.
UPromise (varying amounts)
All students regardless of date of application are automatically considered for the following scholarships: * UPromise - amounts vary (FAFSA required)
Chancellor's Scholarship (full tuition + fees, room & board)
Chancellor's Scholarships - covers tuition, room and board Two Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded each year to students who participate in UMR Scholarship Day. Chancellor’s Scholarships are valued at full tuition and fees, room and board up to eight semesters.
Current Student Scholarships / Continuing Student Scholarship
Limited institutional financial aid funds are available for each academic year to assist returning students. The Continuing Student Scholarship application will open in the spring semester.
Faculty Scholarship (full tuition)
Faculty Scholarships - covers tuition Five Faculty Scholarships are awarded each year to students who participate in UMR Scholarship Day. Faculty Scholarships are valued at full tuition up to eight semesters.
Supplemental UMR Scholarship awards
All admitted students are invited to complete the supplemental UMR Scholarship Application. This application is available throughout the application cycle. Log into your application portal and complete the application by March 1, 2026. * Additional scholarship aid - amounts vary * Transfer scholarships - amounts vary

πŸ’‘ Tip: Check application deadlines carefully. Contact the school's financial aid office for current information.