Scholarship Opportunity

Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship

Offered by LeadMN

The Dr. Steve and Darla Frantz Endowed Scholarship supports Minnesota State undergraduate and graduate students demonstrating leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, and community or national service, with priority for qualifying military and national-service students.

Minimum GPA2.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelUndergraduate Student, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Fall 2027 Award Cycle

OpensJanuary 1, 2027
DeadlineApril 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be an undergraduate or graduate student at a Minnesota State institution.
  • Have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Demonstrate leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, and community or national service.
  • PSEO students are ineligible.
  • Priority is given to qualifying military or national-service students who have exhausted applicable service-related education benefits, excluding the Minnesota GI Bill.

Requirements

  • Complete the LeadMN Leadership Scholarship application.
  • Submit leadership essays and a leadership biography.
  • Submit a recommendation letter.
  • Submit an unofficial transcript.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply during the January 1-April 1 fall scholarship cycle.
  2. 2Complete all leadership materials.
  3. 3Request the recommendation.
  4. 4Upload the transcript.
  5. 5Submit by April 1.

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