International Students: University Of Minnesota Scholarship Opportunities

The University of Minnesota offers a range of scholarships to international students, including the Global Excellence Scholarship, ISSS Need-Based Scholarships, and the Undergraduate Research Scholarship. These scholarships can provide partial funding for international students' studies, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and other costs. The University of Minnesota is committed to supporting talented students and is recognized as a best value institution by USA Today, the Princeton Review, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The university also has a flat tuition rate, which means that the cost will not increase for students taking 13 or more credits per semester.

Global Excellence Scholarship

The University of Minnesota offers scholarships to international students through the Global Excellence Scholarship program. This scholarship is available to all international freshman and transfer students attending on an F1 visa who are admitted for fall admission. There is no separate scholarship application required; students are automatically considered for the scholarship based on an overall assessment of their admission application. The Global Excellence Scholarship is highly competitive and awarded based on academic merit. Recipients of the scholarship are among the best in their class and demonstrate a record of strong academic preparation.

For the 2021-2022 academic year, international freshmen were eligible to receive scholarships of USD 25,000, USD 15,000, or USD 10,000 per year for up to four years. For the 2023-2024 academic year, international freshmen can receive scholarships of USD 15,000 or USD 10,000 per year for up to four years. Transfer students may receive USD 10,000 per year for up to three years when entering the University in the fall semester. Transfer students entering in the spring semester will be considered for scholarships on a funds-available basis.

Students must maintain their F-1 immigration status to remain eligible for these awards. The University of Minnesota also offers a small number of other need-based scholarships for incoming undergraduate international students through the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). These scholarships have a separate application and timeline.

The University of Minnesota is committed to supporting talented students in their academic and professional pursuits. The Global Excellence Scholarship is one way the University recognises and rewards outstanding international students for their academic achievements and potential.

ISSS Need-Based Scholarships

The University of Minnesota offers a small number of additional need-based scholarships for international students through International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). The scholarships are awarded based on financial need, and applicants must meet specific criteria to be considered.

To apply for an ISSS need-based scholarship, students should visit the ISSS website to review the eligibility requirements and application process. The website will provide detailed information on the specific scholarship criteria and the required documents for submission. It is important to note that these scholarships are highly competitive, and only a limited number are available.

The University of Minnesota also offers other financial aid opportunities for international students, such as the Global Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship is automatically considered for all international freshman and transfer students on an F1 visa who are admitted for fall admission. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, and students are selected based on their outstanding academic performance and preparation.

Additionally, the University of Minnesota is committed to providing a high-quality education at a reasonable cost. They offer a flat tuition rate, which means that the cost will not increase for students taking 13 credits or more per semester. This allows students to graduate in four years without incurring additional tuition fees.

Undergraduate Research Scholarship

The University of Minnesota offers a limited number of scholarships for international students. While the University does not offer full tuition scholarships, international students can benefit from the following scholarship opportunities:

Global Excellence Scholarship

All international freshman and transfer students attending on an F1 visa who are admitted for fall admission are automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship. Students are assessed based on their admission application, with awards based on academic merit. For the 2024-2025 academic year, international freshmen can receive scholarships of $15,000 or $10,000 per year for up to four years. Transfer students may receive $10,000 per year for up to three years when entering the University in the fall semester.

ISSS Need-Based Scholarships

A small number of additional need-based scholarships for international students are available through International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). Students can find more information about the specific scholarship criteria and how to submit an application on the ISSS website.

RaiseMe Micro-Scholarship Program

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities offers two micro-scholarship programs in partnership with RaiseMe. Students at select Minnesota high schools can earn scholarships for their achievements in high school. Additionally, a program is offered for new freshmen enrolling in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.

University-wide scholarships

The University of Minnesota offers a range of scholarships for international students, including:

All international freshman and transfer students attending on an F1 visa who are admitted for fall admission are automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship. There is no separate scholarship application required. Students are considered based on an overall assessment of their admission application, with awards based on academic merit. For the 2024-2025 academic year, international freshmen can receive scholarships of $15,000 or $10,000 per year for up to four years. Transfer students may receive $10,000 per year for up to three years when entering the University in the fall semester.

Other scholarships

There are also other scholarships available for international students at the University of Minnesota, including:

• ISSS Need-Based Scholarships: Partial funding scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the student's needs.
• Undergraduate Research Scholarship: Partial funding scholarships that provide a $1,400 stipend and up to $300 in expenses.

Outside scholarships

The University of Minnesota does offer scholarships to international students, but these are limited. International students are not eligible for U.S. or Minnesota state financial aid programs, and the university does not offer full tuition waivers or scholarships.

The University of Minnesota's Office of Admissions provides a list of outside scholarship opportunities for students. These scholarships are offered by private organizations and are not affiliated with the university. Some examples of outside scholarships for international students include:

• The International Maverick Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to international students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their academic goals and a desire to contribute to the cultural diversity of the university.
• The Global Maverick Access Scholarship: This scholarship is designed to help students from underrepresented countries access American higher education. It is sponsored by Global Education and is offered to 20 first-year students from target locations.
• The Refer-A-Friend Scholarship: Current international students can refer a new student to enrol and receive additional scholarship funding. Both the current and new student will receive a scholarship.
• The Gladys B Olson International Student Endowed Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to undergraduate international students who have completed at least two semesters at the university and have a minimum GPA of 3.20 or higher.

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