SCHOLARSHIP: University of Minnesota, UK International Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

The University of Minnesota Global Excellence Scholarship is available for International freshmen and transfer students seeking to enroll in the degree program at the University.

All international students who apply by the deadline are automatically considered for a University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarship.

About university:

Founded in 1851 near Saint Anthony Falls on the banks of the Mississippi River, we are one of five universities in the nation with an engineering school, medical school, law school, veterinary medicine school, and agricultural school all on one campus.

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Scholarship deadline:

November 15, 2025

Scholarship details:

Host Country: United States of America (USA)
Study Abroad: Study in USA
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All Countries
Reward: $80,000 ($20,000 per year)

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the University of Minnesota Scholarship, candidates are expected to meet the following eligibility conditions;

Applicants must be international students.
Students admitted into undergraduate degree program.
The award is available for undergraduate courses offered at the University.
Based on academic merit
Students enrolling full time in the Honours program in the semester for which the scholarship is awarded.
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
A high school transcript and/or GSE results (if your transcript is not in English, also require a certified translation).
Applicants must have a High school certificate or equivalent.
Candidates must be highly motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a structured manner and as good interpersonal and communication skill.
Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time program at University of Minnesota, USA
Application process based on merit and evidence of leadership.
English Language Requirement: Applicants are required to provide evidence of meeting the University of Minnesota’s minimum English language proficiency requirements.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

All students planning to apply for the University of Minnesota Undergraduate Scholarship should note the following;

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You should proceed to apply for admissioninto the university for a bachelor’s degree
Once your application is completed and submitted, you will be automatically considered for the Global Excellence scholarship.
There is no separate scholarship application required; students are considered based on an overall assessment of their on-time admission application.
Students must maintain their F-1 immigration status to remain eligible for these scholarships.
If you have been awarded a Global Excellence Scholarship and have questions about the award, please view the Frequently Asked Questions on the International Student and Scholar Services website.

Scholarship Benefits:

For each academic year, international freshmen can receive scholarships of $25,000, $15,000, or $10,000 per year for up to four years.

Transfer students may receive $10,000 per year for up to three years when entering the University in the Fall semester. Transfer students entering in the Spring semester will be considered for scholarships on a funds-available basis.