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The Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development offers four scholarships for SCSU students

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

This scholarship is to recognize St. Cloud State University non-traditional students who wish to enter SCSU for the first time, who have interrupted their studies and now wish to continue, or who are presently enrolled students.

Number: 1
Size: $350
Open to: Full or part time non-traditional students (25 years of age or older). Those seeking a degree, a career change, or upward mobility in their present career are encouraged to apply.
Criteria: 1) Demonstration of commitment to equal employment opportunity. 2) Financial need is a major consideration.
Contact: Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development, AMC 139
Deadline: April 1

Shelvie Christian Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is to recognize St. Cloud State University non-traditional students who are involved in on-campus co-curricular activities and who are making a contribution to the betterment of SCSU student life as Shelvie exemplified. Shelvie Christian was both a student and a student senator at SCSU.

Number: 1
Size: $350
Open to: Full or part-time non-traditional students (25 years of age or older).
Criteria: Must be involved in SCSU student co-curricular activities.
Contact: Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development, AMC 139
Deadline: April 1

Rich Murray Volunteer Service Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes a St. Cloud State University student who demonstrates a commitment to giving through volunteerism. This scholarship is made possible by a generous gift from Richard E. Murray. Mr. Murray, former Career Services director, created this scholarship because he values the contributions make by individuals working as volunteers.

Number: 1
Size: $500
Open to: Undergraduate or graduate students who have a demonstrated record of community service and who are making a contribution to the betterment of SCSU student life.
Criteria: 1) Must be an enrolled student at SCSU; 2) must be involved in community service; 3) part-time, non-traditional students are eligible.
Contact: Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development, AMC 139
Deadline: February 1

Dennis M. Thayer Leadership Award

This award celebrates excellence in leadership among leaders. It is given in recognition of the student receiving the highest score in the Excellence in Leadership Award process. It is in memory of a man, who in his brief lifetime demonstrated the highest level of regard for leadership by all and for all.

Number: 1
Size: $500
Open to: Undergraduates (must have earned 92 semester credits by the end of fall semester 2003 with a minimum of 36 semester credits earned at SCSU) and graduate students (must have earned 18 graduate semester credits by end of fall semester 2003 with a minimum of 12 semester credits earned at SCSU). Must have student status during the current academic year.
Criteria: Must meet Excellence in Leadership application requirements. Will be set in October 2003, so please check back.
Contact: Center for Student Organizations and Leadership Development, AMC 139
Deadline: January

For more information about the Excellence in Leadership Award, click here.