Students United Scholarships
Students United Scholarships FAQ:
When do scholarships open? When are they due?
All Students United scholarships open on February 1st. The application process closes on April 1st, except for the Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship, which is due on June 1st.
What scholarships does Students United offer?
Currently, there are eight scholarships for students to apply for. Each scholarship has different criteria one must meet. Here is the list of scholarships:
Timothy J. Penny State & Federal Public Service Fellowship
Barbara J. Penny Community Service Scholarship
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship
Jared P. Stene Student Leadership Scholarship
Friends Scholarship
Robert L. Carothers Distinguished Student Writers Award
Elizabeth Pegues Scholarship Matching Program for Students of Color
Hull Educational Foundation Scholarship
Who can apply for Students United Scholarships?
Each scholarship has its own criteria. Minnesota State University students are eligible for all of our scholarships. Students attending a Minnesota State community or technical college are eligible for the Timothy J. Penny State & Federal Public Service Fellowship, Barbara J. Penny Community Service Scholarship, Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship, and the Elizabeth Pegues Scholarship Matching Program for Students of Color.
Can you apply to more than one?
Yes, as long as you meet the criteria. This means you may qualify to apply for 4-5 of the scholarships.
If your questions have not been answered, please contact our Community Outreach & Fundraising Coordinator, Kaileigh Weber, at kweber@studentsunited.org.
Scholarships
Below are descriptions for all of our scholarships, including the award amount and criteria for each. Click the ‘apply’ button to submit your application and click the ‘download button’ to download a copy of the application — this will allow you to draft your answers ahead of time because of the inability to save your progress in our application portal.
Timothy J. Penny State & Federal Public Service Fellowship
Scholarship Amount: $2,500[state]/$5,000[federal]
Criteria:
Any Minnesota State undergraduate or graduate student (university or college) interested in a public service internship is eligible for Fellowship candidacy.
Internship may not be already underway at the application deadline.
Barbara J. Penny Community Service Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Criteria:
Any Minnesota State undergraduate or graduate student who is committed to community service is eligible.
Students must have completed at least one semester at a Minnesota State college or university.
The Nellie stone johnson Scholarship Program
Scholarship Amount: Full-time scholarship recipients can be awarded up to $2,500 and part-time scholarship recipients can be awarded up to $1,200. This scholarship application is due on June 1 and reviewed by the independent Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Program Board.
Criteria:
Must be enrolled in a Minnesota State College or University
Must be a union member or the child, grandchild, or spouse of a union member
Must be a person of color
Must meet academic standards of the institution of current attendance.
Must have a 2.0 GPA for undergraduate applicants or a 3.0 GPA for graduate applicants.
Full-time student (12 credits undergraduate student, 6 credits graduate student)
Part-time student (6-11 credits undergraduate student, 1-5 credits graduate student)
Scholarship recipients can apply for renewal for up to two years at the college level and for up to four years at the university level or two years for graduate work. Renewals are not guaranteed.
Jared P. Stene Student Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Criteria:
Any Minnesota State undergraduate student who has completed at least 24 credits by the end of the current academic year.
Plan to register for a minimum of 12 credits per semester at a Minnesota State University for the upcoming academic year.
Friends Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $500
Criteria:
A junior or senior at a Minnesota State University, having completed at least two academic years (30 semester credits).
Exhibit a special or unique financial need that would prohibit continuing their education.
Elizabeth Pegues Scholarship Matching Program for Students of Color
Scholarship Amount: Matching up to $1,000
Criteria:
A student of color.
A Minnesota resident and graduated from a Minnesota high school or any Minnesota community or technical college.
Unconditionally accepted at one of the seven Minnesota State Universities.
Have received a scholarship from a Minnesota-based civic, religious, fraternal, social or nonprofit youth-serving organization.
Hull Educational Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 - $4,000 per semester
Criteria:
Attending a Minnesota State University.
Expectation of completing a four-year program leading to a degree.
Must be a graduate of one of the St. Paul public senior high schools.
Scholarship used for tuition and fees, books, and supplies.
Eligibility for no more than two semesters of financial assistance.
Robert L. Carothers Distinguished Student Writers Award
Scholarship Amount: $500
A student does not apply for this scholarship, but instead Students United works with the universities to receive a nomination.
Community Advisory Board
Students United’s Community Advisory Board aids in choosing scholarship recipients, supporting fundraising efforts, and sponsoring alumni events.
