Scholarship Opportunity

Dease Scholarship Program

Offered by University of St. Thomas

The Dease Scholarship Program provides full-tuition scholarships and a four-year leadership and community engagement experience to incoming University of St. Thomas students with high financial need who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community commitment, and potential to become effective changemakers.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Dease Scholarship

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineFebruary 9, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be admitted as an incoming first-year student to the University of St. Thomas.
  • Demonstrate high financial need.
  • Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence.
  • Demonstrate leadership.
  • Demonstrate commitment to community.
  • Complete the FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act application.
  • International students are not eligible.

Requirements

  • Apply for admission to the University of St. Thomas.
  • Complete the separate Dease Scholarship Program application through the admissions portal.
  • Complete the FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act application.
  • Participate in the scholarship selection process if selected as a semifinalist or finalist.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for Fall admission to the University of St. Thomas.
  2. 2Complete the FAFSA or Minnesota Dream Act application.
  3. 3Complete the Dease Scholarship application through the St. Thomas Admissions Portal.
  4. 4Submit all required application responses and materials.
  5. 5If selected as a semifinalist, participate in the required conversation with Student Diversity and Inclusion Services.
  6. 6Monitor the admissions portal and email for finalist and award notifications.

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