Scholarship Opportunity

Students United Friends Scholarship

Offered by Students United

The Students United Friends Scholarship supports juniors and seniors attending one of the seven Minnesota State universities who face significant financial need that could interfere with their ability to continue and complete their education.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Junior, College Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026-27 Students United Scholarship Cycle

OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineApril 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Attend one of the seven Minnesota State universities.
  • Be a college junior or senior.
  • Demonstrate significant financial need.
  • Meet all annual Students United scholarship requirements.

Requirements

  • Complete the online Friends Scholarship application.
  • Provide university and enrollment information.
  • Describe the financial circumstances that threaten continuation of the student's education.
  • Complete the required personal statement or essay.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm junior or senior status at a Minnesota State university.
  2. 2Complete the online scholarship application.
  3. 3Document significant financial need.
  4. 4Write the required financial-need personal statement.
  5. 5Explain specifically how the financial circumstances could prevent continued enrollment or degree completion.
  6. 6Submit the complete application by the deadline.

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