CLA Alumni Scholarship for a Martin Luther King (MLK) Program Student

The CLA Alumni Scholarship for a student enrolled in the Martin Luther King (MLK) Program provides a stipend of approximately $3,000 to one student for the 2007-2008 academic year. Criteria: Student must (1) be a current freshman (during 2006-2007) enrolled in the MLK program, (2) be making good academic progress as a full-time student, (3) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and (4) intend to declare a CLA major and pursue a CLA degree.

CLA Alumni Scholarship for Outstanding Non-traditional Students

The CLA Alumni Scholarship for Outstanding Non-traditional Students provides a stipend of approximately $3,000 for the 2007-2008 academic year to one student. A group of alumni and friends designed the award to recognize the unique role CLA plays in providing educational opportunities for students who do not meet the traditional definition of "college student." Examples of non-traditional students include, but are not limited to, displaced homemakers, students with disabilities, individuals starting their college careers after age 23, students with family responsibilities, individuals experiencing mid-career change, etc. The purpose of this award is to congratulate and encourage exceptional CLA students who have overcome remarkable odds by enrolling and successfully pursuing their college degrees. Criteria: Student must (1) be a non-traditional student, (2) have completed not more than 75 semester credits by the end of fall term 2006, and (3) have an officially declared CLA major and an overall CLA cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

Neil Anderson Scholarship

The Neil Anderson Scholarship provides one $2,500 sophomore-year award for the 2007-2008 academic year to current CLA freshmen (during 2006-2007) who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and who intend to declare a CLA major and pursue a CLA degree.

Douglas W. Baker Sr. Scholarship

The Douglas W. Baker Sr. Scholarship provides a stipend of approximately $1,500 for the 2007-2008 academic year to one CLA student who (1) is a resident of the State of Minnesota and graduated from a Minnesota public or private high school, (2) has completed a minimum of 30 semester credits at the University of Minnesota, (3) has an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, and (4) plans to pursue a business-related major within CLA.

Selmer Birkelo Scholarship

Selmer Birkelo Scholarships provide one year of scholarship support for approximately 13 outstanding CLA students majoring in fields relating to history, modern languages, classics, or the social and behavioral sciences. *Eligible majors are marked with an asterisk on the list of "CLA Majors/Programs." Students must intend to pursue a degree from the College of Liberal Arts and may not be enrolled in any other college. Recipients will receive a stipend of approximately $4000 for the 2007-2008 academic year. Students with declared, eligible majors (formally declared by Fall 2007) who wish to be considered for this scholarship will have their applications referred to their department or program for an initial screening; each eligible department or program may propose two or three nominees who will be considered for this award. Applicants must have completed at least 30, but normally not more than 75, semester credits by the end of fall term 2006. The scholarships are awarded exclusively on the basis of academic merit, with particular attention paid to depth of study in the major, general breadth of coursework, and clarity of academic purpose.

William E. Faragher Scholarship

The William E. Faragher Scholarship provides one award of $5,000 for the 2007-2008 academic year for a CLA student with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better who is majoring in mathematics, statistics, or other science-related field and completing a CLA bachelor of arts degree in one of these fields. The Scholarship winner may be awarded the scholarship for more than one year, as long as s/he is gainfully working toward a degree and continues to meet the guidelines. Preference will be given to MN residents majoring in Mathematics.

The Leo and Lillian Gross Scholarship

The Leo and Lillian Gross Scholarship will provide one award of $1,900 for the 2006-2007 academic year for a student who is pursuing their academic work in the field of Jewish Studies. Through the creation of The Leo and Lillian Gross Scholarship Fund in Jewish Studies, Jonathan Gross wishes to honor the memory of his mother and father who were staunch supporters of Jewish Education and the strengthening and advancing of the Jewish culture.

Harriet Thwing Holden Scholarship

The Harriet Thwing Holden Scholarship provides one $2,000 sophomore-year award for the 2007-2008 academic year to a current CLA freshman (during 2006-2007) who has achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better and who intends to declare a CLA major and pursue a CLA degree.

ITT Consumer Financial Corporation Scholarship

The ITT Consumer Financial Corporation Scholarship provides a stipend of approximately $3,500 for the 2007-2008 academic year to one CLA student who (1) is a resident of the State of Minnesota and graduated from a Minnesota public or private high school, (2) will have completed at least one year of academic study at the University by June 2006, (3) has an overall grade point average of at least 3.5, and (4) is certified by the Office of Student Financial Aid as having financial need. Applicants for this scholarship must also submit federal applications for need-based financial aid early in 2007.

Pre-Law Scholarship

This scholarship provides a stipend of approximately $1,200 for the 2007-2008 academic year to one student who plans to attend law school after graduating from CLA. Past award winners have earned 3.5 GPA and higher. Both academic merit and financial need are criteria. Applicants must submit federal applications for need-based aid no later than March 2007.

Waller Scholarships

Waller Scholarships provide one year of scholarship support for approximately 100 CLA undergraduates and transfer students. Award amounts range between $1,000-$3,000 for the 2007-2008 academic year. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, with some consideration given to co- or extra-curricular involvement. Financial need may be a consideration. Applicants must have completed at least 30 semester credits (after Spring 07), but normally not more than 75 semester credits, by the end of fall term 2006. They must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better in all college coursework, including transfer coursework. They must also have strong liberal arts interests and intend to pursue a degree from the College of Liberal Arts.

The English Department annually awards scholarships to English majors who have at least one year of full time study remaining for the B.A. degree as well as a thesis prize to summa cum laude degree candidates. To receive your Department of English award, you must register as a declared English major in the College of Liberal Arts as a full-time student (15 credits each semester) of the award year. All scholarships offered by the Department of English are intended only for students who intend to receive their Bachelor of Arts degrees in English from the UM-Twin Cities College of Liberal Arts; those who plan to complete their undergraduate degrees in a different college (e.g., the Carlson School of Management, the Institute of Technology, etc.) are not eligible for these awards. NOTE: All supplemental materials pertaining to these awards must be sent directly to the English department attention Beverly Atkinson, 227 Lind Hall and received no later than 4:00 p.m., January 29, 2007.

Donald V. Hawkins Scholarship

Established in the 1999-2000 academic year, Donald V. Hawkins Scholarships are made possible by an endowment established in honor of Donald V. Hawkins' education and because of his love for the University of Minnesota. The endowment is intended to foster and support student and faculty excellence in undergraduate education in English and Communications. Hawkins Scholars are eligible for this scholarship of approximately $600 during their junior and/or senior years. They will carry a full credit load at the time of application and throughout the course of the scholarship, and will have a 3.3 grade point average in their major field of English or Communication Studies. Junior year recipients may apply for the scholarship in their senior year as well. To be considered students must send separately: An essay written for one of their classes and two letters of recommendation written by faculty members are required. Recipients will be offered the opportunity to work on the English Department's undergraduate journal, do research or an internship with a faculty mentor, or work on a project with one of the department's committees, depending on their interests. Typical Hawkins Scholars emphasize communication and the arts by taking courses in the Departments of English, Communication, Theatre, Art History, Journalism, and Cultural Studies.

English applicants will submit the following: .

• An essay written for one of their classes .
• Two letters of recommendation written by faculty members.

Recipients will be offered the opportunity to work on the English Department's undergraduate journal, do research or an internship with a faculty mentor, or work on a project with one of the department's committees, depending on their interests.

Typical Hawkins Scholars emphasize communication and the arts by taking courses in the Departments of English, Speech, Theatre, Art History, Journalism, and Cultural Studies.

Martin B. Ruud Memorial Scholarship

Martin B. Ruud Memorial Scholarships provide one year of scholarship support for approximately 3 outstanding CLA students majoring in English, registered full time in the scholarship year. Students must intend to pursue a degree from the College of Liberal Arts and may not be enrolled in any other college. Recipients will receive a stipend of approximately $3,500 for the academic year. Students with declared English majors (formally declared by September 1 of scholarship year) must have completed 30, but normally not more than 75, semester credits by the end of fall term. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, with particular attention paid to depth of study in the major, general breadth of coursework, and clarity of academic purpose. Students are selected for this scholarship based on their outstanding achievement in literary studies and writing. Mr. Ruud was a Professor of English in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Students are selected for for this scholarship based on their outstanding achievement in literary studies and writing. Mr. Ruud was a Professor of English in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Anna Augusta Von Helmholtz Phelan Scholarship

This scholarship of approximately $2,000 is awarded annually to a currently enrolled undergraduate student in English. Eligible applicants are juniors who have a financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid (includes undergraduates working on individualized degree programs with a creative writing emphasis). Complete and file your FAFSA by February 15, 2007. Criteria include quality of writing, academic progress, and financial need. Application must include a writing sample of 6-8 pages of poetry or up to 15-20 pages of prose, and an academic transcript.

Captain Dewitt Jennings Payne Memorial Scholarship

Captain DeWitt Jennings Payne Memorial Scholarships provide one year of scholarship support for approximately one or two CLA students majoring in English, full time in the scholarship year. Students must intend to pursue a degree from the College of Liberal Arts and may not be enrolled in any other college. Recipients will receive a stipend of approximately $2,000 for the academic year. Students with declared English majors (formally declared by Fall of the scholarship year) must have completed 30, but normally not more than 75, semester credits by September 1 of the scholarship year. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, with particular attention paid to depth of study in the major, general breadth of coursework, and interest in advertising and similar pursuits. These scholarships come from a fund established by the late Olivia Payne Stover in memory of her brother, Captain Payne, who was the first American aviator killed in World War I. It is awarded to students "who show special capacity for literary studies."

These scholarships come from a fund established by the late Olivia Payne Stover in memory of her brother, Captain Payne, who was the first American aviator killed in World War I. It is awarded to students "who show special capacity for literary studies.

Moses Marston Scholarship

Moses Marston Memorial Scholarships provide approximately $1,000 of support for English majors who demonstrate outstanding achievement in literary studies. Moses Marston held the Professorship of English Language and Literature from 1874 (five years after the University began instruction) until his death in 1883 (the Department of English was organized in 1885.)

Jessie M. Comstock Scholarship

This scholarship of approximately $2,000 is awarded to a continuing student enrolled full-time as a University of Minnesota English major. Students must be eligible for financial aid according to the standards of the University's Office of Student Financial Aid.

Psychology

Department of Psychology is proud to offer Junita J. Mortensen Scholarships & Awards for psychology undergraduate students. Students may receive these awards in addition to any other College of Liberal Arts award only if financial need has been demonstrated. Scholarships and awards are available for a variety of learning objectives. Scholarships include academic scholarships to support campus-based study (five $1000 scholarships for 2007-08) and a study abroad scholarship to support off-campus international study (one $1000 scholarship for study abroad during 2007-08). Awards include travel awards and research awards (several at $250 each) to support undergraduate participation in psychological research and professional conference attendance. Travel and research awards are available for use during the remainder of the current academic year. If you have additional questions, please contact Holly Hatch-Surisook at hhatch@umn.edu or (612) 626-0809. (Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates with a declared major in psychology, have completed 30, but typically not more than 75, semester credits by the end of fall 2006. (Applicants with greater than 75 credits should submit a statement describing their need for an additional year of academic work.)

Junita J. Mortensen Scholarships

This scholarship is intended to psychology undergraduate majors to be used toward the cost of tuition, fees and books. Selection criteria include: 1) strength of student's academic record and promise; 2) depth of involvement in the discipline and clarity of academic purpose; 3) strength of student's statement and letters of recommendation, with preference given to those written by Department of Psychology faculty and instructors; 4) past involvement in relevant extracurricular, volunteer, research and work activities. These awards are intended for the most talented majors. Up to five (5) $1000 scholarships will be awarded Spring 2007 for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Mortensen Academic Scholarship in Psychology

This academic scholarship is intended for psychology undergraduate majors to be used toward the cost of tuition, fees and books. Selection criteria include: 1) strength of students' academic record and promise; 2) depth of involvement in the discipline and clarity of academic purpose; 3) strength of students' statements and letters of recommendation, with preference given to those written by Department of Psychology faculty and instructors; 4) past involvement in relevant extracurricular, volunteer, research and work activities. These awards are intended for our most talented majors. Up to five (5) $1000 scholarships will be awarded Spring 2006 for the 2006-2007 academic year.

Mortensen Study Abroad Scholarship in Psychology

The Study Abroad Scholarship in Psychology will be awarded to a psychology major studying abroad for an academic year or semester. Selection criteria include: 1) academic performance in the major; 2) strength of students' statements and letters of recommendation; and 3) the student's integration of study abroad within her/his psychology major academic plan. We may also take into consideration whether or not the student has had a previous study abroad experience. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded Spring 2006 for a student studying abroad 2007-08 academic year, Fall 2007 or Spring 2008.

Beinecke Scholarship -- *National Scholarship Opportunity*

This national award provides approximately $32,000 in support of graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. The U of M nominee must be outstanding juniors, US citizens or nationals, and have received need-based financial aid. One U of M endorsed candidate will be selected from the CLA Continuing Student Scholarships applicant pool. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman or Rick McCormick, Honors-CLA, 20 Nicholson Hall, 612-624-5522, emailslieb@class.cla.umn.edu. Further information about the scholarship can be found at www.beineckescholarship.org (new window).