BSN Scholarship Process

BSN Scholarship Process

BSN students* wishing to receive School of Nursing scholarships will complete one application for all eligible School of Nursing scholarships.

Students do not apply individually for specific School of Nursing scholarships. The scholarship selection committee reviews each student's application and FAFSA information. Based on information provided and the scholarship criteria, the committee awards specific scholarships to students. Unfortunately, not all students who apply will receive a School of Nursing scholarship. It is strongly encouraged that students seek additional funding through external scholarships.  

* Only BSN students who did not enter the program as Freshmen are eligible for scholarship consideration. BSN students who were admitted as freshmen were considered for scholarships awards at the time of admission.

Scholarship Process

For new BSN first-year students:

You will be awarded four-year scholarships during the admissions process to the University of Minnesota. Awards will be communicated through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

For new, incoming transfer BSN students:

  1. Complete FAFSA by February 1.
  2. Complete all necessary transfer forms and processes and pay School of Nursing enrollment deposit.
  3. Submit scholarship application by posted deadline.

For UM Rochester Early Assurance students:

  1. Complete FAFSA by February 1.
  2. Complete spring semester of first year. If all the guarantee requirements are met, students will receive an email regarding next steps to confirm enrollment in the BSN program.
  3. Complete all necessary transfer forms and processes and pay School of Nursing enrollment deposit by established deadline. All must be complete in order for scholarship consideration.
  4. Submit scholarship application by established deadline

For current/continuing BSN students:

  1. Complete FAFSA by February 1.
  2. Submit scholarship application by established deadline