Incoming Freshman Scholarships
Incoming freshman scholarships are available to high school seniors who are admitted to the College of Liberal Arts. January 1, 2008 is the priority application deadline for the 2008-2009 Application for College of Liberal Arts Freshman Scholarships. Early application is strongly encouraged. Applications that are postmarked or become complete after January 1 are considered on a funds-available basis.To apply online, complete the 2008-2009 Application for College of Liberal Arts Freshman Scholarships at https://scholarships.cla.umn.edu/ or apply by mail using the printable version of the scholarship application (requires the free Acrobat Reader).
College of Liberal Arts scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of March 2008.
Collegiate Scholarships
Students completing the Application for College of Liberal Arts Freshman Scholarships are automatically considered for all of the following awards for which they are eligible.Anna and John Allen/Waller Scholarships
The Anna and John Allen/Waller Scholarships provide $3,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular involvement, a rural or farming background, and indicated financial need.
Arle and Billy Haeberle Scholarship - Theatre Arts B.A.
The Arle and Billy Haeberle Scholarship for Theatre Arts B.A. provides $6,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on high school performance, leadership and extracurricular involvement, indicated financial need, and exceptional promise in Theatre Arts.
Betty L. and Sidney L. Brown, and Shelley Brown Brundage Endowed Scholarship
The Betty L. and Sidney L. Brown, and Shelley Brown Brundage Endowed Scholarship provides $4,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on their high school performance and test scores and indicated financial need.
CLA Dean's Scholar - College in the Schools German Award
The CLA Dean's Scholar - College in the Schools German Award provides $3,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students who are previous participants in the College in the Schools (CIS) German program and who plan to major in German are considered based on high school performance, test scores, indicated financial need, and teacher recommendation.
CLA Dean's Scholar - Communication Studies Award
The CLA Dean's Scholar - Communication Studies Award provides $2,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students majoring in Communication Studies are considered based on high school performance, test scores, and indicated financial need.
CLA Dean's Scholar - German Award
The CLA Dean's Scholar - German Award provides $3,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students majoring in German are considered based on high school performance and test scores and indicated financial need.
CLA Dean's Scholar - Political Science Award
The CLA Dean's Scholar - Political Science Award provides $2,500 per year for up to four (4) years. Students majoring in Political Science are considered based on high school performance, test scores, and indicated financial need.
CLA Dean's Scholar Award
The CLA Dean's Scholar Award provides up to $5,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Applicants are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular involvement, and indicated financial need.
CLA Legacy Awards
CLA Legacy Awards provide funds for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular involvement, and indicated financial need.
Eva Benson Buck Awards
Eva Benson Buck Awards provide $3,000 per year for up to two (2) years. Students admitted to the University Honors Program are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular involvement, and indicated financial need.
Hegman Scholarship Award in Citizenship
The Hegman Scholarship Award in Citizenship provides $3,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students majoring in Political Science are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular activities, and indicated financial need.
John K. and Elise Lampert Fesler/Waller Awards
John K. and Elise Lampert Fesler/Waller Awards provide $3,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular involvement, and indicated financial need.
Jordan Scholarship
The Jordan Scholarship provides $5,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on high school performance and test scores; leadership and extracurricular involvement; Redwood County; MN residency; and indicated financial need.
Judy Burton Awards
Judy Burton Awards provide $3,000 per year for up to two (2) years. Students admitted to the University Honors Program are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular involvement, and indicated financial need.
Lippincott Scholarship for Dance
The Lippincott Scholarship for Dance provides $5,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students must audition for and be admitted to the Dance program. High school performance and indicated financial need will be taken into consideration.
Medtronic Technical Communication Scholarship
The Medtronic Technical Communication Scholarship provides $2,000 per year for up to four (4) years for students pursuing a Scientific and Technical Communication major. Requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an interview. Members of underrepresented ethnic or racial minorities are encouraged to apply. A separate departmental application is also required by February 1, 2008. Details are available at http://writingstudies.umn.edu/ugrad/scholarships.html.
Myron Allen Scholarship - Theatre Arts B.A.
The Myron Allen Scholarship for Theatre Arts B.A. provides $6,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on high school performance, leadership and extracurricular involvement, indicated financial need, and exceptional promise in Theatre Arts.
Thomas B. Merner Scholarship
The Thomas B. Merner Scholarship provides $3,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students are considered based on high school performance and test scores, leadership and extracurricular activities, and indicated financial need.