First-Year Student (Freshman) Scholarships
St. Cloud State University seeks to reward high achieving students for their academic successes through various scholarship opportunities. As part of your application for admission, you are also applying for merit scholarships. Students who are admitted by the posted deadline will automatically be considered for the majority of SCSU new student scholarships.
First Year Student Scholarships
First year students who are admitted to the University prior to the scholarship deadline will be considered for all scholarships for which they meet the minimum requirements. These scholarships awarded through the Office of Admissions will not require an additional application and are merit based; factoring into consideration a student’s academic record and standardized test scores. Students receiving awards will be notified following the deadline. To be eligible, students must earn traditional admission into the University and have official ACT or SAT scores on file.
Fall 2012 First Year Student Deadline: December 15, 2011
Cultural Diversity Scholarships
New students who contribute to the cultural diversity at St. Cloud State University will be automatically considered for these awards. To be eligible, students should demonstrate strong academic achievement through their curriculum, academic record and standardized test scores.
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships are awarded to new first year students who do not otherwise qualify for in-state or reciprocity tuition. Recipients pay the equivalent of in-state tuition. Applicants must rank in the top 15% of their graduating class or earn a composite score of 25 or above on the ACT/1140 SAT (excluding writing). All students who meet the above requirements will be automatically awarded the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship on an on-going basis. There is no application deadline.
University Honors Program
Many students with an interest in merit scholarships also find themselves to be a good fit for our University Honors Program. Applications for Honors are accepted after students are admitted to SCSU and are available online: University Honors Program Application
Departmental Scholarships
Individual departments at SCSU also may provide scholarships to new entering students. Requirements for these awards are established by the department in which the student has chosen to major or participate. Students
may contact the department directly or utilize SCSU's Scholarship Search for application materials and deadlines.
ROTC
Athletics
American Indian Center
Music
Mathematics & Statistics
Forensics Team
Foundation-Sponsored Scholarships
SCSU also offers scholarships provided by friends and alumni of the University. These require additional information and students must complete the scholarship application to be considered.
Fall 2012 Deadline: January 25, 2012
To determine which scholarships you may be eligible for, please click on the title for award criteria.
Second Generation Scholarship for the Children of SCSU Alumni
- Must be a dependent child of SCSU alumni
- Enroll full time at SCSU
- Entering SCSU as an undergraduate for the first time as a first year student with a B average or above
Charles and Laurel Brainard Scholarship
- Student must have financial need and demonstrate leadership potential
- Incoming student must have a good academic record
- Must be full-time students
Dudley and Merl Brainard Scholarship
- Incoming first year student with a good academic record
- Student must have financial need and demonstrate leadership potential
Coborn’s Incorporated Scholarship
- Intended for first year students demonstrating financial need and involvement in extra-curricular activities
- Available to a new incoming student who has lived and graduated from a high school in a community where there is a Coborn's, Incorporated store
Minnie Boese Depuis Scholarship
- Incoming student who demonstrates financial need
- Preference given to a graudate of Becker High School or a student from Sherburne County
Myers Family Scholarship
Grace Scholarship
- Incoming student who ranks in the top 25% of their graduating class
- Intends to enroll full time and has demonstrated financial need
Richard Green Scholarship
- Incoming student who ranks in the top 25% of their graduating class
- Intends to enroll full time and will contribute to the cultural diversity of the University
- Preference given to students who participate in extracurricular activities and community service.
Harry and Jan Hoelscher Scholarship
- Incoming first year student who has at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Active member of St. Peter's Parish in St. Cloud, MN
- Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need
Arthur J. Kurtzman Sr. Scholarship in Education
- New incoming student who enrolls as a full time student who graduated from the high school serving Avon residents or the high school serving Rockville residents, provided they attended all elementary grades in either Avon or Rockville, MN
- Intend to become teachers
The James W. Miller Family Endowed Scholarship
- Incoming first year students from the 11 county Central Minnesota area who demonstrate high financial need
- Student should have a good academic record
Lula Mische Freshmen Scholarship
- Incoming first year students enrolling full time who have overcome obstacles such as socioeconomic or educational disadvantages or disabilities, or who are first generation college students
Alys Mayman Misho Freshman Scholarship
- Incoming student in the top 25% of their graduating class
- Demonstration of leadership through extracurricular activities and leadership positions (through high school and community involvements)
- Preference for students from Central Minnesota
Margaret L. Nearly Future Teachers Scholarships
- Incoming full time first year student who intends to become an elementary school teacher
- Demonstrated superior academic ability
Optimist Club Scholarship
- Incoming first year student with good academic ability
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Ronald G Perrier Scholarship
- Incoming first year student who ranks in the top 25% of their graduating class
- Intended arts major wtih strong proficiency in athletic performance
Lauren Marie Riesgraf Endowed Scholarship
- Incoming first year student graduating from Maple Grove or Annandale High School (MN) with a GPA of at least 3.0.
- Enroll as a full time student and be working to pay for a portion of his/her college education
- Essay Topic: Describe your goals and aspirations upon graduation from high school and how receiving this scholarship may help in the pursuit of your dreams (approximately 300 words)
Fred N and Blanche L Sartell Scholarship in Elementary Education
- Incoming first year student intending to major in Elementary Education who ranks in the top 25% of their graduating class
- Participation in extra-curricular activites (high school and community) will be considered
- Preference given to students residing in Sartell, MN
Vette Family Scholarship
Susan Lynn Webb Scholarship
- Incoming student with strong participation in activities with demonstrated leadership skills
- Student should have a good academic record
Xcel Energy Foundation Endowed Scholarship
- Incoming first year student intending to major in mathematics or the sciences
- Consideration for students who have overcome obstacles such as socioeconomic or educational disadvantages or disabilities, or who are first generation college students
Legacy Tuition Waiver
- Available for students from non-reciprocity states who are not otherwise receiving in-state tuition rates
- Students whose parent, step-parent or adopted parent graduated from SCSU are eligible for this award, which enables recipients to pay the equivalent of in-state tuition
