Scholarships for Returning Engineering Students
School of Engineering Returning Student Scholarship Program
Over 50 scholarships valued between $250 and $4,000 are made available for outstanding returning engineering students each academic year.
The scholarships are provided by the generous contributions from the Dale Irwin Hayes Scholarship Fund, the Samuel M. Paine Navy V-12 Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Michael and Rebecca Thyken Endowment, the Thomas Rowan Endowment, the Kirpius Family Endowment, the Sidney W. Emery Jr Endowment, the Clifford I. Anderson Endowment, the Larry E. Jodsaas Endowment, the John E. Povolny Endowment, the Thomas and Mary O'Connell Summit Scholarship Fund, the Rosa Miller Summit Scholarship Fund, the 3MGives Summit Scholarship Fund, and the Xcel Energy Summit Scholarship Fund.
We are truly grateful for the continued support of these sponsors. Through their generosity, the School of Engineering can offer a wide variety of scholarships. All scholarships look for academic success, but there are also some donors who specifically seek to support non-traditional students, students who demonstrate leadership and service, students with high financial need, and students from under-represented populations.
All students are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Dr. Jenny Holte
What You Need to Know
Eligibility
- Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate engineering at the University of St. Thomas during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Applicants must be continuing their undergraduate engineering studies at the University of St. Thomas during the 2024-2025 school year.
Requirements
- Applicants must complete the online application by Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
- A portion of the School of Engineering Returning Student Scholarships available are awarded only to applicants who have demonstrated financial need. Applicants who wish to be considered for need-based scholarships must have a completed 2023-2024 FAFSA form on record with the University of St Thomas. Note: There are many scholarship offerings that do not require the FAFSA.
Application Process
Students who have met the scholarship eligibility requirements are invited to submit an online scholarship application.
The majority of our scholarships are awarded based on a combination of factors: GPA, need, and year in school. Awards range from $250 to $4,000 for the academic year. Demographic information may also be used in matching recipients to donors who wish to specifically support under-represented groups.
In addition, you will have the option to apply for one special award. Special awards (up to $500) are in addition to the general scholarships and are selected based on a written essay.
This optional special award will require you to complete an essay in 500 words or less in one of the following three categories. (OPTIONAL essay - choose ONE category):
- Service - In 500 words or less, describe how you have been involved in service to others since graduating high school. How does your involvement in service prepare you for a career in engineering?
- Leadership - In 500 words or less, describe leadership roles you have taken on since graduating high school. How have these activities prepared you for a career in engineering?
- Engagement in the Engineering Field - In 500 words or less, describe your engagement in one or more of the following: engineering internship, technical research with faculty, and/or personal technical projects since graduating high school. How has your engagement in these areas prepared you for a career in engineering?
If you plan to apply for a special award, please write your essay BEFORE you start this scholarship application. Please tailor your essay content to the category you plan to select.
Scholarship recipients will be notified in early May.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be enrolled in undergraduate engineering at the University of St. Thomas during the 2023-2024 school year.
- Applicants must be continuing their undergraduate engineering studies at the University of St. Thomas during the 2024-2025 school year.
Requirements
- Applicants must complete the online application by Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
- A portion of the School of Engineering Returning Student Scholarships available are awarded only to applicants who have demonstrated financial need. Applicants who wish to be considered for need-based scholarships must have a completed 2023-2024 FAFSA form on record with the University of St Thomas. Note: There are many scholarship offerings that do not require the FAFSA.
Application Process
Students who have met the scholarship eligibility requirements are invited to submit an online scholarship application.
The majority of our scholarships are awarded based on a combination of factors: GPA, need, and year in school. Awards range from $250 to $4,000 for the academic year. Demographic information may also be used in matching recipients to donors who wish to specifically support under-represented groups.
In addition, you will have the option to apply for one special award. Special awards (up to $500) are in addition to the general scholarships and are selected based on a written essay.
This optional special award will require you to complete an essay in 500 words or less in one of the following three categories. (OPTIONAL essay - choose ONE category):
- Service - In 500 words or less, describe how you have been involved in service to others since graduating high school. How does your involvement in service prepare you for a career in engineering?
- Leadership - In 500 words or less, describe leadership roles you have taken on since graduating high school. How have these activities prepared you for a career in engineering?
- Engagement in the Engineering Field - In 500 words or less, describe your engagement in one or more of the following: engineering internship, technical research with faculty, and/or personal technical projects since graduating high school. How has your engagement in these areas prepared you for a career in engineering?
If you plan to apply for a special award, please write your essay BEFORE you start this scholarship application. Please tailor your essay content to the category you plan to select.
Scholarship recipients will be notified in early May.