Overview:
The Global Excellence Scholarships (GES) offered by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities for the 2024/2025 academic year are designed to support high-achieving international undergraduate students. These scholarships provide substantial financial assistance, making the University of Minnesota’s world-class education more accessible to deserving students from around the globe.
Degree Level Supported:
- Undergraduate
Available Subjects:
The scholarship is available for all undergraduate subjects offered at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Automatic Consideration: There’s no separate application required for the GES. All students who apply for admission to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities are automatically considered.
- Financial Award: The scholarship provides financial awards ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 per year. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years for freshmen and three years for transfer students, provided that the recipient meets the renewal requirements.
Renewal Requirements:
- Academic Progress: Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university, typically involving a minimum GPA and full-time enrollment (at least 13 credits per semester).
- Visa Status: Students must hold and maintain an F-1 visa status throughout their studies.
- Other Considerations:
- Study Abroad: The GES cannot be applied during study abroad programs, but resumes upon return.
- Course Load: Reduced course loads may affect the scholarship amount.
- Change of Major: Changing majors within the university does not affect the scholarship.
- Extensions: Under certain circumstances, students can appeal for an extension if additional semesters are needed to complete their degree.
Eligibility:
- The GES is open to both international and domestic students of all nationalities who are applying for undergraduate programs at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
- The scholarship is merit-based, with a focus on students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements.
Application Process:
- No Separate Application: Students do not need to apply separately for the GES. Their application for admission to the University of Minnesota serves as their scholarship application.
- Consideration: The university takes a holistic approach to application review, considering academic records, test scores, extracurricular activities, and personal achievements.
Key Dates:
- The scholarship deadline aligns with the university’s application deadlines, with key dates including:
- Application Deadline: January 11, 2024
- Scholarship Notification: Usually along with the admission decision
For more detailed information, visit the University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarship page .
