Eligibility Criteria
First-Time Applicants Eligibility Criteria:
-Must have completed at least one full semester at Augsburg by January 10th, 2020
-Must have at least 1 full academic year of their education remaining
-Be enrolled as a full-time student in the Augsburg Day program for the academic year 2020-2021
-Meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Must demonstrate financial need, defined by Student Financial Services.
-Complete application
Previous Recipients Renewal Criteria:
-Meet satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university which includes maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
-Meet the University’s standard of conduct
-Have an updated academic/graduation plan
-Complete application
If selected, you are required to:
-Attend the group meetings (6-8 per academic year)
-Attend 1:1s with the Scholastic Connections coordinator (at least once per semester)
-Attend the MSS Scholarship Dinner (tentatively on Tuesday, November 10, 2020)
-Attend the end-of-year gathering at the Augsburg House
DACA and undocumented students are eligible and highly encouraged to apply.
Promise, Presidential and ActSix Scholarship recipients and International Students (F-1 and J-1) are not eligible for this award.
Student Application Process
Applicants must complete the following:
1) Scholastic Connections Application
2) If selected, respond to and accept scholarship award via award letter
The application for the 2020-2021 Scholastic Connections Scholarship have now closed. All applicants have been notified on the status of their application.
SELECTION PROCESS
A selection committee will meet in February to determine recipients.
All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by late February-early March.
For questions or concerns, please contact the Multicultural Student Services (mss@augsburg.edu) or visit the Oyate Commons in the Lower Level of Christensen Center
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the Oyate Commons is closed and all staff are working remotely. If you are interested in a face-to-face meeting, please contact the respective staff you’d like to meet.*