Privately Funded Scholarships

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The following is a list of scholarships that come from privately funded sources. Students are considered for these awards in combination with or separately from the Twin Cities Study Abroad Scholarships based on eligibility criteria. In most cases any combination of awards do not exceed the maximum per term listed on the Study Abroad Scholarships page unless specifically stated as a larger award.

Judee Kleffman Memorial Scholarship


One (1) award of $500 will be given each of the following terms:
fall semester, spring semester, academic year.  

Eligibility: Open to all University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus undergraduate, degree-seeking students participating on a Minnesota Studies in International Development (MSID) program.

Billman International Scholarship Fund


One (1) award of $500 annually which can be used for any term.

Eligibility: Open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who are from the state of Minnesota, enrolled on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus and participating on any academically-related experience abroad.

Faculty/Staff Study Abroad Scholarship (Metcalf)


One (1) award of $500 annually for academic year term

Eligibility: Open to juniors on the Twin Cities campus with a GPA of 3.0 or higher going on a Learning Abroad Center sponsored study abroad program.

Glen L. Hendricks International Study Fund


One (1) award of $1,200 annually for academic year/semester term

Eligibility: Open to UofM undergraduate, graduate, and professional students studying at a tertiary institutional abroad.

Angel Ruiz Lillo Friendship Scholarship


One (1) to two (2) awards annually for academic year/semester term ranging from $2,500—$5,000

Eligibility: Open to University of Minnesota students who are US citizens participating in programs to Spain who demonstrate extreme financial hardship. Check the eligible for financial aid box on the application form. If selected as a finalist, you will be asked to submit a copy of your Financial Aid Award Notification.

Joshua Haglund Memorial Peace Scholarship


One (1) award annually of $500

Eligibility: Open to University of Minnesota undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Preference given to students going to Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, India, or Costa Rica.

Read about David, the 2007-08 scholarship recipient

To learn more about the Joshua Haglund Memorial Peace Scholarship or to make a gift, go to joshuahaglund.com.

 
Last modified on May 13, 2008