Diversity & Inclusion Scholarships

The Access, Opportunity and Success Scholars Program offers a $2,000 award to student recipients each semester, which may be renewed upon successful completion of scholar requirements (contingent upon funding). Student scholars complete the Dragon Success Plan each semester, which provides students with the opportunity to receive holistic advising from their assigned staff advisor, connect with faculty, and get involved in the campus community. The graduation rate for students in the AOS Scholars Program is 83 percent.

Interested in learning about some of our previous Scholars Program recipients? Check out our Scholar Profiles.

The application deadline to be considered for fall semester 2019 is CLOSED.

2019 AOS Scholars Program Application

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• New undergraduate freshman or new transfer student (spring, summer and fall 2018 admits eligible) from a population that is underrepresented at MSUM, who identifies as:
  • African American/Black
  • American Indian/Alaska Native
  • Asian/Pacific Islander
  • Hispanic/Latinx
   
• Preference will be given to students pursuing their first college degree.
• Financial need, as determined by the federal needs analysis calculation and defined by MSUM, is considered in the selection process. Results of the 2019-2020 FAFSA must be received by the MSUM Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid by the application deadline of May 15, 2019.

Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate student who is from a population that is underrepresented at MSUM, who identifies as: African American/Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, and/or Hispanic/Latinx. Preference will be given to students pursuing their first college degree. One semester award. Must re-apply to be considered for future semesters.

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Application

Eligibility: Native American student of Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Created in memory of Palma Nelson Loftness. One semester award. Must re-apply to be considered for future semesters.

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Application

Eligibility:

• Must be of American Indian descent (tribal enrollment not required).
• Maintain full-time enrollment status (8 or more credits for graduate, 12 or more credits for undergraduate).
• Have/maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester.
• Must sign an agreement to complete the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Dragon Success Plan.
• All majors will be considered.
• May be renewed for subsequent semesters.

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Application

Eligibility:

• Must be of American Indian descent (tribal enrollment not required).
• First priority funding will be given to graduate students pursuing a master's degree in education or counseling and student affairs. Second priority funding will be given to undergraduate students planning to enroll in a master’s degree in education, counseling and student affairs, law, medicine, or other advanced degree programs. Third priority funding will be given to students seeking an undergraduate degree.
• Maintain full-time enrollment status (8 or more credits for graduate, 12 or more credits for undergraduate).
• Have/maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester.
• Must sign an agreement to complete the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Dragon Success Plan.
• All majors will be considered.
• May be renewed for subsequent semesters.

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Application

Eligibility: Hispanic student from the Pharr/San Juan/Alamo School District in South Texas. Upperclass applicants must have a 3.5 GPA at the time of application. Incoming applicants must be graduating in the top 25% of their high school class. Must maintain 12 credits per semester. Designed to empower and inspire Hispanic students. One semester award. Must re-apply to be considered for future semesters.

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Application

Eligibility: Native American student, with preference given to students in the Honors program. Created as a gift to support students and the work of the university. One semester award. Must re-apply to be considered for future semesters.

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship Application

Eligibility: Identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and/or demonstrate leadership or service for LGBTQ+ community. Applicants sought from persons of diverse backgrounds, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented communities and demographic groups. One semester award. Must re-apply to be considered for future semesters.

Online Scholarship Application