Graduate Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities!

You invested in us; now let us invest in you.

Even graduate students need help covering the cost of their education. Here at Southwest Minnesota State University, we offer scholarships for  those seeking a master's degree, including the district partner scholarships, online scholarships, our graduate loyalty scholarship, donors for specific program scholarships, along with other opportunities such as the graduate assistantship program. There are many opportunities to check out to help assist with the cost of graduate education.  And weather you live in Minnesota or not, we charge only the in-state tuition rate.  So take some time to click on the opportunities below and see if any interest you:

District Partner Scholarship's:

Learning Community Scholarship

• Receive $1000 ($250 per semester)
• For more information, click District Partner Scholarship

***Below are some of our scholarships receivers!*

Loyalty Scholarship

• Earn 10-Credit Grad Package
• For more information, click Loyalty Scholarship

M.S. in Education Scholarships

• Graduate Education Scholarship
  • Must sign in to e-services account to apply
• Clint's Kindness & Service Scholarship

M.S. in Nursing Scholarships

• American Association of University Women
• American Indian Education Fund Scholarship
• Berniece E. Morris Scholarship Award
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Faculty Loan Repayment
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

Graduate Assistantship Information

• • Students seeking funding for their graduate degree should consider a graduate assistantship. Graduate Assistants receive a stipend and tuition waiver during their appointment. Typical assignments might be serving in a specific office or department within the university. 
  • For more information, click Graduate Assistant Information