Departmental fellowships, scholarships, and awards
Department of Family Social Science assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, and awards are available to students enrolled in the department's Master's and PhD degree programs, as well as in the MEd program in family education and undergraduate program (where specified under award criteria).
Application information will be emailed to students early spring semester.
Annual academic awards for Master's and PhD students
Charlotte Biester, PhD, established the graduate assistantship in honor of Mary Ellen McFarland to recognize her service, achievement, and leadership in Home Economics and to encourage students to prepare for advanced service in the family field. Mary Ellen McFarland served as President of the American Home Economics Association (AHEA), Chair of AHEA Foundation Board, President of the Minnesota Home Economics Association, and held other national and international offices.
David and Karen Olson established this Fellowship to help FSoS doctoral students to complete their dissertations. David was a faculty member in the Department of Family Social Science and Karen managed the PREPARE/ENRICH company. Together, they believe in the value of education and want to support family professionals.
This fellowship honors long-time researcher, educator, and faculty member, Jean W. Bauer, PhD, for her dedicated service to her profession, the University of Minnesota community, and the Department of Family Social Science.
To support graduate students in the Department of Family Social Science with outstanding research skills and exceptional potential in their field. Preference will be given to students working in the area of ambiguous loss. Second preference will be given to students working in the area of family stress and coping. This fellowship was established by Pauline Boss, PhD, professor emeritus, and Ms. Ellen M. Blank, in honor of her mother, Lucile Garley Blank.
This fellowship honors the work of M. Janice Hogan, PhD, professor emeritus of the Department of Family Social Science, who is well known for her work in family resource management and gender roles. She has focused broadly on families, administration of programs that support families, international students, and administration in the College of Human Ecology.
Honors Shirley Zimmerman, PhD, FSoS professor emeritus whose area of expertise and passion is family policy.
Amy Jean Knorr, PhD, a 1945 graduate of the College of Education and Human Development, established this fund to provide Family Social Science graduate student assistantships, fellowships, and other student financial aid.
To provide student financial assistance to graduate students studying in the area of Family Social Science (formerly Home Economics Education).
Scholarship for graduate student in Agriculture, Forestry, or Family Social Science (formerly Home Economics) having demonstrated high scholastic ability and special promise in chosen field.
Fellowships for the benefit of students in the Department of Family Social Science (formerly College of Home Economics).
An annual scholarship supporting Family Social Science majors (formerly Home Economics).
To provide funding for graduate fellowships in the Department of Family Social Science with exceptional potential in their field.
Amy Jean Knorr, PhD, established this fellowship to provide awards for graduate students studying family education in the College of Education and Human Development.
To be used by the Department of Family Social Science for "Special Needs" research in Family Social Science Education or basic research in Family Social Science.
Scholarship for a Minnesota resident of good moral character.
To provide graduate student financial assistance to students studying in the area of Family Social Science.
To provide graduate student financial assistance to students studying in the area of Family Social Science.
To provide annual scholarships to students who are studying and preparing to be leaders in Family Social Science.
To provide financial support for graduate student research in the Department of Family Social Science.
To provide financial support to graduate students enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development, studying Family Social Science with an interest in ambiguous loss, who demonstrate academic merit and exceptional potential in their field.
To support students progressing toward their degree.
College of Education and Human Development funding opportunities
CEHD maintains a list of college awards and scholarships, scholarships and awards available through private institutions, financial aid resources, and more. These listings cover specialties and fields across all CEHD departments. Students are encouraged to explore these opportunities (check eligibility) for funding and support.
Annual academic awards for parent and family education students
This fellowship will be awarded to a family education student with a strong interest in research, teaching, and application of parent education theories and practices.
This award provides assistance for individuals preparing to be educators or teacher educators in the field of family education. There are multiple awards of $1,000-$1,500 and are offered in the spring for the following fall semester. This award is offered once per year towards the beginning of the spring student teaching placement.
This award provides funds for students preparing to be licensed parenting educators and/or who are pursuing the MEd in Family Education and have demonstrated financial need. The award is offered once or twice per year (in fall or spring or both) and there are multiple awards of $1,000-$2,000 available for current students. Preference is given to those who live or work in a rural setting, serve diverse populations, are multilingual and/or show financial need. Applicants must be in good academic standing.
This fund provides scholarship assistance to educators in the St. Paul Public School District #625 who are pursuing graduate studies related to classroom careers. Applicants are encouraged to fill out a current FAFSA. Financial aid application information on the One Stop Student Services’ Financial Aid Steps page. You may send questions to the scholarship selection team at edschol@umn.edu or famed@umn.edu for application deadlines and eligibility. This scholarship is usually offered at the beginning of the academic school year and multiple awards may be made each year.
The University of Minnesota Provost's Professional Education Diversity Fellowship
This fellowship is intended to assist professional degree programs in promoting a diversity of views, experiences, and ideas through the recruitment and support of academically excellent students with diverse ethnic, racial, economic, and educational backgrounds and experiences. The award is intended for a committed prospective student that will apply for the Parent and Family Education program March 1 application deadline for the fall semester term. The deadline for this fellowship is typically the first week of February however interested candidates should prepare materials in advance. The Provost’s website has more information about the process and instructions to apply, or reach out to famed@umn.edu to review the nomination materials and process.
Travel support for Master's and PhD students
Gift money from Department of Family Social Science alumni, faculty, and friends to support graduate students who present scholarship and/or have major roles in a conference. See the form for application instructions.
This award is to be presented to a student who is giving a paper, who is a recipient of an award, or who is meeting some other professional responsibility at NCFR or another organization appropriate to the content of family social science.
Students may apply for a travel grant from GradSEHD. Applicants are eligible for one travel grant per year. Applications must be received in the GradSEHD office approximately two months prior to travel dates. See the website for application instructions.
Annual academic scholarships for undergraduate students
To support the scholarship of full-time undergraduate students in the College of Education and Human Development.
For undergraduate or graduate student scholarships in the College of Education and Human Development. It may be used for international internships or for study abroad.
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarship support to upper-division students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in the Department of Family Social Science.
The fund will provide payments to full-time undergraduate students in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Preference will be given to undergraduate students in the Department of Family Social Science who integrate study over multiple colleges and academic disciplines to maximize their educational exposure and engage in for-credit applied research with a faculty member and/or for-credit field placement as well as demonstrate high academic potential and a high probability of professional impact.
An annual scholarship to an undergraduate student enrolled in the Department of Family Social Science. The award will be based on character, leadership, extra-curricular activities, and the potential contribution to the field.
Scholarships for sophomore, junior, or senior students enrolled in the Department of Family Social Science.
Undergraduate scholarships in the Department of Family Social Science for students who are nearly finished with their degrees following disruption of progress and who are in immediate need of financial support for program completion.
Funds will be used as a scholarship to support students who are nearly finished with their degrees and who are in immediate need of financial support for program completion.
This need and merit-based scholarship supports undergraduate students in the Department of Family Social Science and is renewable. It was established by Veronica J. Johnson to honor her parents, Ruth and Omer Netteberg, who supported and encouraged her to pursue an education and earn a degree from the University of Minnesota.
For this scholarship and the Ruth and Omer Netteberg Scholarship Fund, recipients are selected through Admissions, students do not need to apply.