In recognition of international students who have a vision for enhancing intercultural understanding and have demonstrated leadership skills, the University of Minnesota offers #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship to undergraduate international students.
The University of Minnesota is a highly ranked public research university in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY
Application Deadline: November 15, 2019
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Field: All study areas
Value: $16,000
Place of Study: USA
Nationality: International students
Number of Scholarships: Two
ELIGIBILITY
Admission Courses: All study areas
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a freshman international applicant admitted to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. An international applicant is an individual who holds citizenship in a country outside the United States and who does not also possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
- Maintain F-1 immigration status while enrolled at the University of Minnesota.
- Demonstrate interest and initiative in leadership and intercultural learning.
APPLICATION
Apply via the online APPLICATION PORTAL
Submit a personal statement
Complete a 500-1000-word essay or a two-to-five-minute video* answering the following prompt, “Tell us about your leadership skills in your school or community, and how you plan to continue applying your leadership skills at the school you are applying to?”
Application Deadline: November 15, 2019