SCHOLARSHIPS
MCAE not only supports students once they are on campus, but also tries to assure academic success by working in partnership with local public schools in the Twin Cities metropolitan area to provide students with a solid academic foundation and scholarship support.
Scholarship Resource Room
The Scholarship Resource Room is located in Klaeber Ct. room 125. In the room, you will find hard copies of scholarship applications, a computer to perform searches, internship information and job-hunting resources. The Scholarship Resource Room is our way to connect you with a list of valuable Outside Scholarships that we have seen benefit students first-hand -- scholarships that are "Winnable"!
The Multicultural Excellence Program (MEP)
MEP is a partner with the Saint Paul Public Schools. Students are chosen in the seventh grade and receive programming that will prepare them for admission to college. MEP students who enter the University of Minnesota receive a scholarship and academic programming. MEP students first entered the University in 1993. Currently there are some 351 undergraduate students and 25 graduate or professional students enrolled. MCAE provides staff that coordinates support of MEP students.
The Wallin Scholars
Established in 2000, the Wallin Scholars Program is a collaboration between the Winston Wallin Foundation and the Minneapolis Public Schools. Selected high school graduates are awarded scholarships of $3,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Over 300 Wallin Scholars are currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota. MCAE staff provide oversight of the students' academic progress, plan workshops and events, and advise the Wallin Student Organization.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program
The Jackie Robinson program is part of a national education and leadership development initiative. Outstanding high school graduates are selected to receive four-year scholarship awards of up to $6,000 annually. A highlight of the Robinson Scholars program is participating in the annual Networking Weekend in New York City. Robinson Scholars receive mentoring, personal and career counseling on a year-round basis and assistance in obtaining summer jobs/internships and permanent employment after college graduation.
The Puckett Scholars Program
The Puckett program was created in 1994 and provides scholarships to the University of Minnesota for students of color who graduate from Minnesota high schools. The program is committed to affect the recruitment and retention of students. Each scholar must be registered as a full-time student. The scholarship award is $4,000 for the first year, renewable annually for up to four years. To encourage academic progress, the University assigns each Scholar a mentor for general guidance and support
Students who are at least one-fourth American Indian and who present written documentation of tribal enrollment and blood quantum and demonstrate involvement in American Indian culture and community may be considered for this scholarship (varies, renewable for up to four years).
Curry Scholarship applications will be sent automatically to all admitted students who check the American Indian or Alaskan native box in the Confidential Information section of the Application for 2006-2007 Freshman Admission and Scholarships. For more information, call the admissions counselor for American Indian students at 612/625-9565.
The Gertrude Watts Scholarship Fund
The Watts Scholarship Fund was created in 1993 to support and enhance scholarships for American Indian students at any University of Minnesota campus. Recipients of this award are expected to have a commitment to help their own tribe and must be registered full time at the University of Minnesota. Selection is based upon a written application detailing funding, identification of any special circumstances, a commitment to student's tribe, and a statement of the student's educational and career goals. Undergraduate and graduate students of American Indian descent are eligible.
The Page Scholars
Founded in 1988, the Page Education Foundation supports scholarships awards for outstanding high school graduates from Minnesota. Currently, there are over 560 scholarship recipients. Page Scholars receive awards that range from $900-$2500 per year. While attending college, Page Scholars fulfill a service-to-children contract that includes mentoring, tutoring, or volunteering in schools with K-8 grades. MCAE staff provides academic support and assistance in finding volunteer sites.