Cross-Cultural Scholarship (In-State Tuition)

Cross-Cultural Scholarship (In-State Tuition) is sponsored by Winona State University. Provides international students with in-state tuition rates upon admission, requiring participation in cultural programs and maintenance of a 2.

Scholarships | Winona State University Financial Aid Paying for College Scholarships Scholarships are basically free money for college, and WSU offers scholarships for all types of students. Scholarships are a great way for you to pay for your college education. Since scholarships are classified as gift aid, they don’t have to be repaid.

Students apply for and earn scholarships based on many factors, which could include demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, minority status, talent in performing arts, athletic ability, and more. First-Year Student Scholarships Winona State offers many scholarships just for first-year students—and you’re automatically considered for several just by submitting the admissions application.

Resident Tuition Scholarship Award Amount: Resident Tuition Rate This award means that you’ll pay the Minnesota resident (in-state) tuition rate rather than the non-resident (out-of-state) tuition rate. You can think of it as a roughly $6,700 scholarship. Students from reciprocity states (WI and ND) will receive the grant but are still eligible to apply for reciprocity.

Reciprocity may provide students with a lower cost depending upon tuition rates from participating states. Be a resident of another U.S. state You’ll be automatically considered for this scholarship with your application to WSU This scholarship is renewable if you maintain at least a 2. 5 GPA at WSU.

Presidential Honor Scholarships Award Amount: $1,000-$3,500 per academic year For domestic students in the United States, the award amount is based on GPA. GPA (based on a 4. 0 scale) 4.

00 cumulative high school GPA 3. 90-3. 99 cumulative high school GPA 3.

80-3. 89 cumulative high school GPA 3. 30-3.

79 cumulative high school GPA Beginning Fall 2027, all new entering first-year international students will receive a $1,500 International Presidential Honors Scholarship. You’ll be automatically considered for this scholarship with your admission to Winona State. This scholarship is renewable for your sophomore, junior, and senior years at 50% of the original scholarship amount if you maintain a Winona State GPA of at least 3.

75 and carry 15 or more credit hours per semester. Scholarship criteria and amounts are subject to change. You’ll be automatically considered for this scholarship with your application to Winona State.

All incoming first-year students with a 3. 00-3. 29 cumulative high school GPA will receive a one-time $500 Academic Award.

These academic awards don’t renew and won’t be added on to Presidential Honor, Outstanding Academic Honor Award, or WSU Foundation Board scholarships. WSU Foundation Scholarships The WSU Foundation Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to students who excel in both intellectual learning and personal character. The committee members wish to make an investment in individuals to help them achieve their goals.

The WSU Foundation awards over 900 scholarships each year that total more than $1. 8 million. Complete the online applications for one or more Foundation scholarships Qualifying criteria varies and may include GPA, current major, year in program, career choice, hometown, volunteer experience, and more Some scholarships may require an essay or other materials.

You can re-use an essay to apply for multiple scholarships. First-year and transfer student applications: Round 1: Open Nov. 1 and close Dec.

1 at 11:59pm. Round 2: Open Jan. 1and close Feb.

15 at 11:59pm. Please email wsuscholarships@winona. edu with any questions.

There are a limited amount of scholarships available and students will be selected by a committee from the WSU Alumni Board.

Be a child, grandchild, brother, sister, or ward of a WSU graduate Complete the online applications for one or more Foundation scholarship WSU Financial Aid Office Scholarships Award Amount: $100-$1,500 Meet need and/or merit requirements Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) You’ll be automatically considered for this scholarship with your application to WSU The Financial Aid Office selects the recipients for scholarships totaling more than $60,000.

Awards are based on the demonstrated financial need and academic standing of the student. The Access & Achievement Scholarship for Minnesota Residents Award Amount: Varies, up to the estimated cost of attendance Awards will be given on a first come, first served basis until all funding is awarded.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 Have demonstrated financial need as determined by the FAFSA Must be admitted to WSU by March 1 Must be registered for at least 15 credits when financial aid is first disbursed for the semester This scholarship is renewable for up to 8 semesters if you meet these requirements: Meet all Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements .

You’ll lose this award if you’re on academic warning or probation. Meet with your academic advisor each semester to remain on track for graduation. File your FAFSA each year by March 1 and continue to demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA.

Continue to be registered for at least 15 credits when financial aid is first disbursed for the semester. If you earn a bachelor’s degree in less than 4 years, you’ll stop receiving this award upon graduation. Transfer Student Scholarships When you transfer to Winona State, you can qualify for several scholarships that are exclusively for transfer students.

Resident Tuition Scholarship Award Amount: Resident Tuition Rate This award means that you’ll pay the Minnesota resident (in-state) tuition rate rather than the non-resident (out-of-state) tuition rate. You can think of it as a roughly $6,700 scholarship. Students from reciprocity states (WI and ND) will receive the grant but are still eligible to apply for reciprocity.

Reciprocity may provide students with a lower cost depending upon tuition rates from participating states. Be a resident of another U.S. state You’ll be automatically considered for this scholarship with your application to WSU This scholarship is renewable if you maintain at least a 2. 5 GPA at WSU.

Have earned 30 or more college credits Have a cumulative college GPA of 3. 35 or higher on a 4. 0 scale You’ll be automatically considered for this scholarship with your application to WSU Workforce Development Scholarship (WDS) Award Amount: $2,500 per academic year If you have already received the Workforce Development Scholarship , you can continue using this award to pursue a corresponding bachelor’s degree at WSU.

You’ll receive a $1,250 award per term with a $7,500 maximum over 3 years total. Must be a Minnesota resident. Must have been awarded the WDS at your community or technical college.

Must be enrolled in an eligible program for a high-demand occupation (e.g., advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care services, information technology, early childhood education, and transportation). Must enroll in at least 9 credits per term. Must maintain a 2.

0 GPA or higher on a 4. 0 scale. Some programs may require a higher minimum GPA.

Complete the Workforce Development Application (PDF) only if you received the WDS at your community or technical college. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Award Amount: $1,000 per academic year Be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3. 5 on a 4.

0 scale Have earned an associate’s degree or completed MN Transfer Curriculum There are a limited amount of scholarships available and students will be selected by a committee from the WSU Alumni Board.

Be a child, grandchild, brother, sister, or ward of a WSU graduate Complete the online applications for one or more Foundation scholarship International Student Scholarships International students are eligible to receive scholarships for first-year students and transfer students, such as the: Presidential Honor Scholarship Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Cross-Cultural Scholarship Award Amount: Resident Tuition Rate This award means that you’ll pay the Minnesota resident tuition rate rather than the non-resident tuition rate.

Learn about the cost of attendance for international students . You’ll be automatically considered for this scholarship with your application to Winona State. The Cross-Cultural Scholarship is renewable for up to 9 semesters if you: Enroll in the Cross-Cultural Outreach Program Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.

50 Scholarships for All Students These scholarships are available to students at any point in their program at Winona State. There may be additional criteria for specific scholarships. Academic Program-Specific Awards These scholarships are awarded based on academic potential.

Contact your academic department to learn more. Equity & Inclusion Awards Award Amount: $350-$2,000 These scholarships are awarded based on academic potential. Please contact the Equity & Inclusive Excellence Office for more information.

Intercollegiate Athletics These scholarships are awarded based on skill. Please contact the Warrior Athletics staff .

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Have one-fourth or more Indian ancestry Demonstrate financial need for an award Be enrolled at least three-quarter time as an undergraduate or half-time as a graduate student Complete the Minnesota Indian Scholarship application You should also complete the FAFSA and apply for tribal education funds. Music, Art & Theatre Awards Award Amount: $300-$3,000 These scholarships are awarded based on audition.

Please contact the Music , Art , and Theater & Dance departments for more information. The North Star Promise Scholarship Award Amount: Remaining cost of tuition and fees after other types of aid is applied The North Star Promise Scholarship (NSP) program creates a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for eligible Minnesota Residents.

The NSP scholarship is a “last-dollar” program, which means that it covers the balance of tuition and fees remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends, and tuition waivers have been applied.

Have a family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application below $80,000 Attend a Minnesota public higher education institution or Tribal College Not be in default on a state or federal student loan Be enrolled taking at least one credit Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards Have not already earned a baccalaureate degree Be enrolled in a program or course of study that applies to a degree, diploma, or certificate Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application .

WSU will assess your eligibility on a term-by-term basis and automatically award North Star Promise Scholarships to all eligible students. This scholarship is renewable for up to 120 credits. There are several scholarship opportunities specifically for study away trips.

Learn more about the scholarships available through the WSU Study Abroad Office. WSU Foundation Scholarships The WSU Foundation Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to students who excel in both intellectual learning and personal character. The committee members wish to make an investment in individuals to help them achieve their goals.

The WSU Foundation awards over 900 scholarships each year that total more than $1. 8 million. Complete the online applications for one or more Foundation scholarship.

Qualifying criteria varies and may include GPA, current major, year in program, career choice, hometown, volunteer experience, and more. Some scholarships may require an essay or other materials. You can re-use an essay to apply for multiple scholarships.

First-year and transfer student applications: Round 1: Open Nov. 1 and close Dec. 1 at 11:59pm.

Round 2: Open Jan. 1 and close Feb. 15 at 11:59pm.

Current student applications open Jan. 1 and close Feb. 15 at 11:59pm.

Please email wsuscholarships@winona. edu with any questions. Each year, WSU students also receive thousands of dollars in scholarships from outside sources such as: professional organizations sororities and fraternities military veterans/organizations The WSU Course Catalog has an up-to-date list of outside scholarships .

Additionally, you can find scholarship directories at your public libraries, high school counselor offices, and the WSU Financial Aid Office. Be sure to use these free resources to identify and apply for many state-wide and national scholarships. Pro Tips on Applying for Scholarships Here’s a little encouragement and a few pointers on avoiding scams as you start looking at scholarships.