The Multicultural Life Scholarships recognize returning underrepresented undergraduate students in the Day program. Students who are eligible and awarded will receive a $2,500 – $5,000 (depending on the scholarship) annual, renewable award. These scholarships are for returning students of American Indian, Latinx, Pan-Afrikan, and Pan-Asian descent and/or a student who has participated, demonstrated record of and/or potential for leadership and awareness within the communities mentioned above.
The ASIA (Asian Students In Action) Leadership scholarship recognizes returning students of Asian descent and/or student who have participated, demonstrated a record of and/or potential for leadership and awareness within the Asian and Asian Pacific Islander American community. Students who are eligible and awarded will receive a $2,500 annual, renewable award for up to 3 years.
Augsburg’s American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program aims to support and promote the importance of American Indian students on campus. The program will cover all remaining tuition and fees after federal and state gift aid has been applied for eligible students starting in Fall 2022. Visit the American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program website for more information.
Bonnie Wallace American Indian Leadership Award is awarded annually to five incoming American Indian undergraduate Day students who exemplify established leadership. Annual award $2500, renewable, based on performance standards, for up to four years. Established in 1996 to honor Bonnie Wallace, American Indian Student Services creator and Program Director from 1978-1996. It is known as one of the “Multicultural Life scholarships”. Please note that if you are part of the American Indian Tuition Recognition Program, you are not eligible for the Bonnie Wallace American Indian Leadership award.
The Honoring Outstanding Latinx @ Augsburg Scholarship recognizes returning students of Latinx descent who have demonstrated a record and/or potential for leadership. Students who are eligible for this $2,500 annual, renewable scholarship are those who meet the selection criteria.
The LGBTQIA+ Student Services Scholarship recognizes returning students within the LGBTQIA+ community who have demonstrated a record and/or potential for leadership. Students who are eligible for this $2,500 annual, renewable scholarship are those who meet the selection criteria.
The M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Leadership Scholarship recognizes returning students of Afrikan descent who have demonstrated a record and/or potential for leadership. Students who are eligible for this $2,500 annual, renewable scholarship are those who meet the selection criteria.
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship program for high-achieving undergraduate students of color at Augsburg University. It is designed to assist students succeed in completing their undergraduate degree and prepare them to be engaged, successful citizens of the world on graduation by facilitating career development and planning.
Each recipient is awarded $5,000, per academic year.
Must have completed at least one full semester at Augsburg by the 2023-2024 academic year.
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 2023-2024.
Meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Meet the University’s standard of conduct.
Complete the Multicultural Life Scholarship Application located below.
Must demonstrate financial need, as defined by Student Financial Services.
DACA and undocumented and International Students (F-1 and J-1) students are eligible and highly encouraged to apply.
Meet satisfactory academic progress as defined by the university.
Meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Meet the University’s standard of conduct.
Complete the Multicultural Life Scholarship Application located below.
Must demonstrate financial need, as defined by Student Financial Services.
Please note that we review your applications in a holistic way, we care about your story and want you to share with us who you are to the best of your ability. If you have any questions about eligibility, please reach out to the corresponding program manager.
Application
The 2023-2024 Multicultural Life Scholarship Application is now closed. We have a full cohort for the 23-24 academic year. Our 2024-2025 applications will open in the spring semester of 2024. If you have any questions, you can email us at mlife@augsburg.edu.
