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Automatic Academic Scholarships
Morris offers a range of automatic scholarships. More information, including information about scholarship renewal, is available on the financial aid site.
Automatic Academic Scholarships for First-year Students
The following scholarships are awarded to first-year students based on their high school class rank (if applicable). Students who are home-schooled or attend a non-ranking high school will be judged on alternative criteria. Scholarships are renewable for four years by maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
| HS Class Rank | Scholarship Name | Scholarship Value |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 percent | Chancellor's Scholarship | $14,000 ($3,500 per year for up to four years) |
| Top 10 percent | Dean's Scholarship | $10,000 ($2,500 per year for up to four years) |
| Top 20 percent | Associate Scholarship | $4,000 ($1,000 per year for up to four years) |
No additional application is required to receive the Automatic Academic Scholarship. The Admissions Committee awards the above scholarships after reviewing your academic credentials provided with your application for admission. Recipients of the Automatic Academic Scholarship will be notified by mail with their admission decision. These scholarships may not be combined with the Prairie Scholars Award, the Morris Scholars Award, or the National Merit Scholar Winners.
Automatic Academic Scholarships for National Merit Scholars
National Merit Scholarships are awarded upon admission throughout the year to students who document and verify their National Merit Scholar status. The amount varies according to the table below. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years by maintaining a 2.5 GPA and enrolling for at least 12 credits per semester.
| Status | Award | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Full tuition, renewable for up to four years | Proof of status, Morris listed as first choice college. |
| Semi-Finalist | $4,000 ($1,000 per year for up to four years) | Proof of status, priority given to students who confirm enrollment. |
| Commended | $4,000 ($1,000 per year for up to four years) | Proof of status, priority given to students who confirm enrollment. |
Automatic Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students
Students transferring to the University of Minnesota, Morris from another college outside of the University of Minnesota system with 30 transferable credits and a 3.75 grade point average (GPA) qualify for a $2,000 nonrenewable scholarship. Those with at least a 3.5 GPA qualify for a $1,000 nonrenewable scholarship to be used in their first year at Morris.
