Current Private Scholarship Opportunities

Friends Scholarship

Application Deadline April 1.  Intended for a Junior or Senior at a Minnesota State University.  Must exhibit a unique financial need that would prohibit continuing educational pursuit.

Penny Program Scholarship

Application Deadline April 1 of each year.  Intended to recognize MnSCU students who have demonstrated a commitment to community services and to promote their growth as community leaders.  Letters of recommendation and an essay are required.

Penny Program Fellowship

Application Deadline April 1 of each year.  Intended to provide MnSCU students with the financial opportunity to grow as public servants through participation in state or local government internships. An Internship plan/proposal must be submitted with the application.

Jared P Stene Student Leadership Scholarship

Application Deadline April 1 annually.  Applicants must be students at a State University in Minnesota.  Intended for students who are leaders with a passion for student advocacy.