2025 University of Minnesota International Scholarships

The University of Minnesota offers the Global Excellence Scholarship (GES) to outstanding international undergraduate students. This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and is available to both first-year and transfer students. Applicants are automatically considered for the GES when they apply for admission; no separate scholarship application is required.​

Key Details:

  • Award Amount: Up to $15,000 per year for freshmen (up to four years) and $10,000 per year for transfer students (up to three years).​
  • Eligibility: International students on F-1 visas applying for undergraduate programs.​
  • Application Process: Automatic consideration upon admission application; no separate scholarship application needed.​
  • Renewal Criteria: Maintain full-time enrollment (at least 13 credits per semester) and satisfactory academic progress.​
See also  Student Loan Refinancing for International Students in the USA 2025.

Scholarship NameGlobal Excellence Scholarship (GES)
Offered ByUniversity of Minnesota
Target GroupInternational undergraduate students
EligibilityF-1 visa holders applying for undergraduate programs
Award AmountUp to $15,000/year for freshmen; $10,000/year for transfers
DurationUp to 4 years for freshmen; up to 3 years for transfers
Application RequirementNo separate application; automatic consideration
Renewal CriteriaFull-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress
WebsiteGES Information

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