At Minnesota State Mankato, we want you to focus on your education—not stress about finances. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, scholarship funds are available to help support your academic journey. This is not a comprehensive list of scholarships, so be sure to check Scholarship Finder when it's time to apply for the most up-to-date opportunities.
Scholarship Finder is the application software where students can search and apply for current scholarships.
The American Indian Scholars Program, established in 2023, covers tuition and fees for eligible Native students at Minnesota State institutions.
Charles & Ellora Alliss Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree and are based on the results of the FAFSA.
The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program offers financial aid to eligible Minnesota residents with at least one-fourth Indian ancestry who demonstrate financial need.
The North Star Promise Scholarship covers remaining tuition and fees for eligible Minnesota residents after other financial aid is applied.
Private scholarships provide financial support for college students. Local civic groups, businesses, and community organizations are great sources for these opportunities.
Maverick Scholarships are merit-based awards granted for one year to students based on their high school GPA. These scholarships are non-renewable.
Transfer student scholarships include the Transfer Student Maverick Scholarship, North Star Promise Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, and Workforce Development Scholarship, each with specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
International Student Scholarships include the International Maverick Scholarship, Global Maverick Access Scholarship, Refer-A-Friend Scholarship, and the Gladys B Olson International Student Endowed Scholarships, each with specific eligibility criteria and benefits.
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Emergency Grant Program provides quick financial support to students facing unexpected expenses, helping them stay in school and on track to graduate.
