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Claire Allen - Full Ride Scholarship Recipient

SMSU Scholarships

Southwest Minnesota State University offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities including need-based scholarships awarded through our financial aid office, University Awards based on academic performance, and hundreds of merit-based scholarships made possible by our generous donors. 

Current Student Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, SMSU offers hundreds of scholarship opportunities to current students. Connect with your program’s department office manager to learn more about scholarships that are specific to your major or contact the financial office with questions related to non-program specific scholarships. All donor-funded scholarships are managed through the SMSU Foundation and can be accessed through our online management tool, AwardSpring!

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First Year  Scholarships

SMSU offers many scholarships to new entering students each year, including University scholarship packages and private donor-funded foundation scholarships. The University scholarship packages are offered directly through the SMSU Admission office. All donor-funded scholarships are managed through the SMSU Foundation and can be accessed through our online management tool, AwardSpring! 

First Year Scholarship Information

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Transfer Scholarships

SMSU also offers scholarship opportunities to transfer students, including University funded Mustang Transfer Scholarship as well as private donor-funded scholarships. Connect with your admission counselor to learn more about the Mustang Transfer scholarship! All donor-funded scholarships are managed through the SMSU Foundation and can be accessed through our online management tool, AwardSpring!

Transfer Scholarship Information

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I would like to thank you for choosing me for this scholarship! The money from this scholarship will make it easier for me to afford college and worry less financially. I will show my gratitude for this scholarship by furthering my education and maintain good grades in school! Once again, thank you!

Cesar Carrillo
Cesar Carrillo, Exercise Science Major

Questions?

Please email Scholarships@smsu.edu or call 507-537-6286.

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