DNP Scholarship Process

DNP (Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master's) students wishing to receive School of Nursing scholarships will complete one application for all eligible School of Nursing scholarships. Bentson Scholarships are awarded at the time of admissions, so those receiving that scholarship do not complete this application.

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.

Scholarship Process

Bentson Scholarship recipients do not need to complete the scholarship application in order to receive that funding each year.

For new incoming students (non-Bentson Scholarship recipients):

  1. Complete FAFSA by February 1.
  2. Complete the Intent to Enroll form and pay School of Nursing enrollment deposit.
  3. Submit scholarship application by May 16, 2022.

For current/continuing DNP students (non-Bentson Scholarship recipients):

  1. Complete FAFSA by February 1.
  2. Submit scholarship application by May 16, 2022.

Bentson Scholarship

Each year, the School of Nursing awards 50 $20,000 Bentson Scholarships to incoming DNP Post-Baccalaureate students. When you apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of Minnesota, you will be automatically considered for a Bentson Scholarship. If selected, the one-time scholarship will be disbursed over the course of your post-baccalaureate DNP education. Benston Scholarship recipients will be notified at the time of admission to the DNP program. Bentson Scholars are not eligible for additional School of Nursing specific scholarships and should not submit an additional scholarship application.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Must have a complete, all materials submitted, DNP Post-Baccalaureate application by the priority application deadline - November 1
  • Must be pursuing first advanced nursing practice degree
  • Must plan to complete the DNP degree in three years (full-time)
  • Preference to those who express a plan to practice with underserved populations and/or in rural communities

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