Undergraduate scholarships and awards available through the college
Awards may not be available every semester. See individual award listings and forms for availability and deadlines.
- All Our Relations Scholarship (Postsecondary Teaching and Learning sponsored)
- Alumni Society Promise of Tomorrow Scholarship (academic performance)
- Alumni Society Larry Wilson Scholarship (career objectives related to non-school-based education)
- Centennial Scholarship (career objectives in education)
- Fred and Earline Estes Family Scholarship (Postsecondary Teaching and Learning sponsored)
- Jim and Karyn Goldstein Scholarship (Postsecondary Teaching and Learning sponsored)
- Eloise Jaeger Scholarship for Students at the Tucker Center
- Gordon Mork Scholarship (professional promise)
- Edith Mueller Park and Recreation Memorial Award (students pursuing majors in recreation, park and leisure studies)
- Victor and Rachel Noll Scholarship (career objectives in teaching)
- Study Abroad Scholarship (for students participating in an approved University of Minnesota study abroad program)
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Family Social Science Future Scholar Award
Additional awards
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U of M awards
Incoming freshmen and transfer students from Minnesota who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to enrolling will automatically be considered for the Founders Opportunity Program and other University-wide scholarships based on financial need. - Multicultural students awards
- Private foundations awards
College awards
Scholarships are listed alphabetically by name of scholarship and/or last name of the donor.
All Our Relations Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked by March
1, 2012
Award date: 2012-2013 academic year
Contact: Student Services, 612-625-3339,
cehdinfo@umn.edu
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students who have successfully completed their first semester in the college and who would enhance diversity within the University. A plus factor will be given to Native American students.
Application: Please review complete application details in the CEHD Undergraduate Scholarship Application [.pdf] before applying. Submit the completed application form and all supporting materials in one packet to CEHD Scholarship Committee, Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Application packets are also available from Student Services, 612-625-3339, email: cehdinfo@umn.edu.
Alumni Society Promise of Tomorrow Scholarships
Amount: $1,000. Up to four scholarships can be
awarded, depending on availability of funds.
Deadline: February 17, 2012
Award date: Fall 2012
Contact: Jon Ruzek, 105
Burton Hall, 612-626-8782,
ruzek010@umn.edu
Criteria: Applicants must be an undergraduate student or a student enrolled in the college's initial teacher licensure program (undergraduate or master's). The applicant must have earned a minimum of 15 credits at time of application, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be a full-time student.
Application: Complete information on requirements, eligibility and application is available online. The online application, online faculty recommendation and supporting materials must all be submitted by the stated deadline.
Alumni Society Larry Wilson Scholarship
Amount: $1000. Up to two scholarships can be
awarded, depending on availability of funds.
Deadline: February 17, 2012
Award date: Fall 2012
Contact: Jon Ruzek, 105 Burton Hall, 612-626-8782,
ruzek010@umn.edu
Criteria: Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in college programs who have career objectives related to non-school-based education. Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and graduate applicants must have a minimum 3.8 GPA. Must have earned a minimum of 15 credits at time of application.
Application: Complete information on requirements, eligibility and application is available online. The online application, online faculty recommendation and supporting materials must all be submitted by the stated deadline.
Centennial Scholarship
Amount: Minimum of $1,000
Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked by March 1,
2012.
Award date: 2012-2013 academic year
Contact: Student Services, 612-625-3339,
cehdinfo@umn.edu
Criteria: Applicants must be admitted to a CEHD undergraduate or M.Ed./initial licensure program. Preference is given to students planning careers in education.
Application: Please review complete application details in the CEHD Undergraduate Scholarship Application [.pdf] before applying. Submit the completed application form and all supporting materials in one packet to CEHD Scholarship Committee, Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Application packets are also available from Student Services, 612-625-3339, email: cehdinfo@umn.edu.
Fred and Earline Estes Family Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked by March
1, 2012
Award date: 2012-2013 academic year
Contact: Student Services, 612-625-3339,
cehdinfo@umn.edu
Criteria: This scholarship was established to encourage and support low-income students who would enhance diversity within the University. A plus factor will be given to African-American students who are making academic progress in the college.
Application: Please review complete application details in the CEHD Undergraduate Scholarship Application [.pdf] before applying. Submit the completed application form and all supporting materials in one packet to CEHD Scholarship Committee, Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Application packets are also available from Student Services, 612-625-3339, email: cehdinfo@umn.edu.
Jim and Karyn Goldstein Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked by March
1, 2012
Award date: 2012-2013 academic year
Contact: Student Services, 612-625-3339,
cehdinfo@umn.edu
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students who have completed their first year in the college and are continuing their education towards a degree. Students registered with Disability Services are eligible.
Application: Please review complete application details in the CEHD Undergraduate Scholarship Application [.pdf] before applying. Submit the completed application form and all supporting materials in one packet to CEHD Scholarship Committee, Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Application packets are also available from Student Services, 612-625-3339, email: cehdinfo@umn.edu.
Eloise Jaeger Scholarship for Students at the Tucker Center
Amount: $1,000-2,000
Deadline: varies
Contact: The Tucker Center,
203 Cooke Hall, 1900 University Ave SE, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MN, 55455, 612-625-7327,
info@tuckercenter.org
Criteria: This scholarship is open to all undergraduate and graduate majors in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher and a major GPA of 3.40 or higher (minimum of 9 semester credits in courses offered through the School of Kinesiology).
Application: Applicants must complete and submit the following materials to the director of the Tucker Center: 1) application form; 2) current transcript to establish eligibility; 3) curriculum vitae or résumé; 4) undergraduate submission: a proposal paper; graduate submission: a project abstract.
Applicants should visit Eloise M. Jaeger Scholarship - Tucker Center for information on how to apply for this scholarship. Deadline and award amount will be posted upon determination.
Gordon Mork Scholarship
Amount: Up to four awards at $2,000 each are available
Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked by March 1,
2012.
Award date: 2012-2013 academic year
Contact: Student Services, 612-625-3339,
cehdinfo@umn.edu
Criteria: Undergraduate students or students entering the M.Ed./initial licensure programs are invited to apply. This award is granted to a student who shows professional promise and has a minimum GPA of 3.00 (based on all college coursework prior to entering the program).
Application: Please review complete application details in the CEHD Undergraduate Scholarship Application [.pdf] before applying. Submit the completed application form and all supporting materials in one packet to CEHD Scholarship Committee, Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Application packets are also available from Student Services, 612-625-3339, email: cehdinfo@umn.edu.
Edith Mueller Park and Recreation Memorial Award
Amount: one or more $1000-$1500 awards
Award date: usually in early spring
Contact: The Tucker Center,
203 Cooke Hall, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, 612-625-7327,
info@tuckercenter.org
Criteria: This award will seek to reward or encourage participation and enthusiasm of undergraduate students pursuing majors in recreation, park, and leisure studies to further their involvement and deepen their commitment to this area. The award will provide one or more scholarships annually which may be used to cover the costs of tuition, attendance at appropriate conferences, applicable research, or outreach activities.
To be eligible, students must be seniors majoring in recreation, park, and leisure studies, have a minimum of a 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.40 GPA in major courses (a minimum of nine semester credits in courses with a REC prefix), have at least one practical experience and have had some documented volunteer work in the helping professions.
Application: Obtain application information from the contact listed above. Applicants must submit the appropriate application form and copy of current transcript to establish eligibility, and write a personal essay. For more information see Edith Mueller Park and Recreation Memorial Award.
Victor and Rachel Noll Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Application packets must be postmarked by March 1, 2012
Award date: 2012-2013 academic year
Contact: Student Services, 612-625-3339,
cehdinfo@umn.edu
Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to a student with a GPA of 3.00 or higher who plans to enter teaching as a profession.
Application: Please review complete application details in the CEHD Undergraduate Scholarship Application [.pdf] before applying. Submit the completed application form and all supporting materials in one packet to CEHD Scholarship Committee, Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Application packets are also available from Student Services, 612-625-3339, email: cehdinfo@umn.edu.
CEHD Study Abroad Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded during several terms throughout the academic year. See application form for details.
Amount: Varies by award term; usually $1,000 for full semester
Deadlines for 2012:
- Spring Semester, Calendar Year, or Winter Break 2012: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
- May or Summer Session 2012: Wednesday, March 7, 2012
- Academic Year 2012-2013 or Fall Semester 2012: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Award date: Varies by award term.
Contact: Student Services, 612-625-3339, email:
ehdschol@umn.edu.
Criteria: Open to CEHD undergraduate students who are
currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program and participating in an
approved University of Minnesota study-abroad program. Students may also
receive scholarships from the
University Learning Abroad Center.
Application: Candidates must complete a CEHD Study Abroad Scholarship Application [.pdf] form. Application materials should be sent to: CEHD Study Abroad Scholarships, Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Family Social Science Future Scholar Award
Amount: $1000. Up to one scholarship can be awarded,
depending on availability of funds.
Deadline: February 17, 2012
Award date: Fall 2012
Contact: Jon Ruzek, 105 Burton Hall, 612-626-8782,
ruzek010@umn.edu
Criteria: The scholarship recognizes academic performance and potential for making a significant contribution to the field of family social sciences. Applicants must be a junior or senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, and be a full-time enrolled student.
Application: Complete information on requirements, eligibility and application is available online. The online application, online faculty recommendation and supporting materials must all be submitted by the stated deadline.
