Four-year, Full-Tuition Scholarships for Future Business Leaders Who Want to Change the World

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now open for the GHR Fellows program – the largest endowed scholarship at the University of St. Thomas, funded by the largest scholarship gift for any college or university in the history of Minnesota. This highly competitive program is designed to attract future business leaders who embody the mission of the university and model the values of GHR Foundation – innovative, ethically minded, community engaged and globally aware changemakers who create enduring value for society.

Students must apply by Jan. 3. 2019. Two essays and two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1310 SAT and 3.7 GPA. Finalists will be invited to campus for interviews and a business design challenge on Feb. 23, 2019. Learn more at: https://www.stthomas.edu/landing/stthomas/ghrfellows/

More Scholarships Follow the Lead Gift

With a focus on educational excellence, increasing access and reducing student debt, the University of St. Thomas last November received the $50 million gift from GHR Foundation designated entirely for scholarships as a significant, first step toward achieving the university's goal of raising $200 million and doubling its endowment for scholarships over the next eight years. One year later, the university is one-third of its way toward fulfilling its goal. More than 6,000 new donors have engaged in the Scholarships Priority One initiative. The University is also accepting applications for three additional full-tuition scholarships.

Schulze Innovation Scholars: four-year, full-tuition scholarships for students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. The application deadline is Jan. 3, 2019. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and ACT score of 27 or higher, submit an essay describing entrepreneurial endeavors, a video pitch and letter of reference.

Dease Scholars: Named in honor of St. Thomas' 14th President, the Reverend Dennis Dease, who was committed to making a St. Thomas education accessible to students from all socio-economic backgrounds, the University of St. Thomas annually selects up to 10 well-qualified underrepresented domestic, first-generation students and/or graduates from urban high schools for this full-tuition scholarship. The application deadline is Feb. 20, 2019.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarships: Prospective freshmen who have applied to St. Thomas and intend to major in a science, mathematics and/or engineering field may apply for two full-tuition scholarships. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and 27 ACT. Application deadline is Dec. 3, 2018.

About the University of St. Thomas
Located in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas is a private, liberal arts university that emphasizes values-based education and career preparation. With approximately 10,000 students, it is Minnesota's largest private, nonprofit college or university. For more information, visit www.stthomas.edu.

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