Two Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded each year to students who participate in UMR Scholarship Day. Chancellor’s Scholarships are valued at full tuition and fees, room and board up to eight semesters. Recipients are selected by the committee following UMR Scholarship Day interviews.

Note: Early Assurance Nursing students are not considered for this scholarship because they are officially classified as University of Minnesota Twin Cities nursing students beginning their second year. 

Five Faculty Scholarships are awarded each year to students who participate in UMR Scholarship Day. Faculty Scholarships are valued at full tuition up to eight semesters. Recipients are selected by the committee following UMR Scholarship Day interviews.

Note: Early Assurance Nursing students are not considered for this scholarship because they are officially classified as University of Minnesota Twin Cities nursing students beginning their second year.

Students applying to UMN Rochester who complete the Passion for Health Care essay on the application will automatically be considered for UMR Scholarship Day. Passion scholarships are awarded in varying amounts. Recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee following UMR Scholarship Day interviews. 

The Mayo Clinic Invest In Success Scholars program provides annual four-year scholarships to a recruited cohort of students who demonstrate financial need. These scholarships support these students' journeys toward health science degrees and senior Capstone experiences that equip them to address the rapidly evolving world of health care.

In addition to the scholarship, students in the program are offered in-depth experiences at Mayo Clinic, including:

• Career exploration events with behind-the-scenes tours and visits
• Mentorship programs
• Internship opportunities
• Work study experiences

The Bachelor of Science in Health Professions (BSHP) Scholarship is automatically awarded to students admitted into a BSHP program track. Amounts vary over the course of the program.

Admitted University of Minnesota undergraduate students who are Minnesota residents and who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to enrolling will automatically be considered for a Promise Program scholarship based on financial need. Please note that international students are not eligible for need-based scholarships. More information can be found on the Promise Programs webpage. 

Students are encouraged to explore and apply for local, regional and national scholarships from external providers. Below are just some of the websites and private scholarships that UMN Rochester has already vetted. Students should be cautious and never pay or provide credit card information when searching for or applying to scholarships. 

External Scholarships:

• Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
• Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program
• Page Foundation Scholarship
• Wallin Education Partners 4-year program
• MEFA: Student Loans and Guidance on Ways to Pay for College

Additional suggested websites:

• Fastweb
• College Express
• Peterson’s
• College Scholarships
• Access Scholarships

Limited institutional financial aid funds are available for each academic year to assist returning students.

These funds:

• Will be awarded for the subsequent academic year
• Are one-time awards
• Will be awarded to eligible second-, third- or fourth-year status students, in good academic standing and enrolled full-time (taking 12 credits or more)
• Exceptions to the full-time requirement may be considered for fourth-year students in their last semester and need fewer than 12 credits to graduate

Learn more about continuing student scholarships on the One Stop webpage.

Students presenting research or attending conferences may request funds to assist with travel expenses. 

Raptor Research Fund Application