First Year Incoming Student Scholarships
Invest in your future with scholarships designed for first year incoming students and high school students.
Scholarships for Incoming First-Year Students
- Awarded automatically based on high school GPA.
- One year, non-refundable scholarship.
- No separate application required.
Award Amounts:
- GPA 3.5–3.74: $750
- GPA 3.75–3.99: $1,000
- GPA 4.00: $1,250
Deadline: Must be admitted by March 1 to qualify.
If your GPA improves, submit updated transcripts to the Scholarship Director by the March 1 deadline.
A competitive, four-year award for students with strong academics and leadership.
Award: $20,000 total ($5,000/year)
Eligibility:
- Top 10% of high school class or GPA of 3.8+
- Application, essay, and interview required
Deadline: January 15
Apply: In Scholarship Finder
The Meredith Scholarship will be awarded to one selected undergraduate student who has demonstrated the potential and commitment to pursue a scholarly career in mathematics or natural sciences.
Award: $32,000 total ($8,000/year)
Eligibility:
- Top 10% of high school class
- Majoring in math, science, math education, biological sciences, life science, physics, chemistry, astronomy, physical science
- Preference for U.S. citizens and southern Minnesota residents (Residents from greater Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin will also be considered.)
Deadline: January 15
Apply: In Scholarship Finder
The North Star Promise Scholarship creates a tuition- and fee-free pathway to higher education for qualifying Minnesota students. It’s a “last-dollar” scholarship, meaning it covers any remaining tuition and mandatory fees after other gift aid (like Pell Grants, state grants, and scholarships) is applied.
Eligibility:
- Family income under $80,000
- Must complete FAFSA
- Must be admitted to Minnesota State Mankato
Award: Covers remaining tuition and fees after other aid is applied
For students interested in majoring in chemistry.
Award: $2,500 (one year)
Eligibility: GPA of 3.5+
Apply via: Scholarship Finder
Are you a high school student who is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist? If you list Minnesota State University, Mankato as the institution you plan to attend, you’ll receive an $8,000 scholarship—awarded over four years ($2,000 per year).
Award: $8,000 total ($2,000/year)
Eligibility: Must list Minnesota State Mankato as your college choice
Apply via: National Merit Finalist Info