University of Minnesota 2020-2021 Global Excellence Scholarships for Undergraduate Students (USA)

The University of Minnesota offers undergraduate scholarships to international students based on merit and financial need:

• Table of Content
• About University of Minnesota
• University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarships
• Requirements for University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Minnesota

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, we seek new knowledge that can change how we all work and live. We prepare students to meet the great challenges facing our state, our nation, and our world. And we apply our expertise as students, faculty, and staff to engage with communities across Minnesota.

University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarships

For the 2020–2021 academic year, international freshman can receive scholarships of $25,000, $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. Transfer students entering in Spring semester will be considered for scholarships on a funds-available basis.

Requirements for University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarships Qualification

• Applicants must be international students.
• Students admitted into undergraduate degree program.
• The award is available for undergraduate courses offered at the University.
• Based on academic merit
• Students enrolling full time in the Honours program in the semester for which the scholarship is awarded.
• Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
• A high school transcript and/or GSE results (if your transcript is not in English, also require a certified translation).
• Applicants must have a High school certificate or equivalent.
• Candidates must be highly motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a structured manner and as good interpersonal and communication skill.
• Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time program at University of Minnesota, USA
• Application process based on merit and evidence of leadership.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

There is no separate scholarship application required; students are considered based on an overall assessment of their on-time admission application. All international freshmen and transfer students who complete their applications for admission by the deadlines are automatically considered for a Global Excellence Scholarship.

For more details, visit University of Minnesota website.