LeadMN Leadership Scholarship

Name: LeadMN Leadership Scholarship

Award Amount:

• $1,250 awarded in both fall and spring semesters.

Overview:

The LeadMN Leadership Scholarship rewards emerging student leaders for their community service and academic achievement. Recipients have engaged in various activities, including mentoring Head Start students, organizing youth groups, and volunteering as translators.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a current student at one of the 33 Minnesota State colleges or universities (students attending private colleges or the University of Minnesota system are ineligible).
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Be an undergraduate student who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to serving others.
• Graduate and Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) students are ineligible.
• LeadMN Governing Council Representatives and the LeadMN Cabinet are ineligible for this scholarship; however, LeadMN Governing Council Alternates are eligible.

Application Process:

• Complete and submit the online application by the specified deadline.
• Provide typed responses (300-750 words each) to the following essay questions:
  • What does leadership mean to you?
  • What leadership skills do you have, and how have you used them in your education, community, and employment?
  • What does a college education mean to you, and how will this scholarship help you succeed?
• Submit one letter of recommendation from a community, campus, or organization leader who can discuss your leadership skills (one letter should be from a peer).
• Provide a copy of your unofficial transcript from your current institution.
• Submit a leadership resume outlining the details of specific leadership roles you have held, complete with titles and dates.

Deadlines:

• For the fall semester: Applications open on January 1 and close on April 1 at 11:59 PM.
• For the spring semester: Applications open on July 1 and close on November 1 at 11:59 PM.

Additional Information:

• Recipients are selected based on their leadership experience, commitment to community service, academic performance, and the quality of their application materials.
• For detailed guidelines, application instructions, and further assistance, visit the official scholarship page on the LeadMN website or contact the LeadMN office.

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