Scholarship Program: Puckett Scholars Program 2014-2015
Type of Award: Scholarship
Nationality: Scholarship is available for U.S. citizens only.
Employer: University of Minnesota funds scholarship program for freshman program.
Level of study: This Scholarship is for Undergraduate Studies.
Subject(s): Subjects offered by the university.
Duration: Scholarship is awarded for one year.
Number of awards: One scholarship offered.
Am I eligible? Any high school senior from the state of Minnesota who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is eligible to apply for the Puckett Scholars Program.
How do I apply? Applications must be submitted by Post.
What does it cover? The scholarship award is $4,000 for the first year, renewable annually for up to four years.
Description: The Puckett Scholars Program was created in 1994 by Kirby and Tonya Puckett to provide scholarships for incoming freshmen from Minnesota. Any high school senior from the state of Minnesota who plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is eligible to apply for the Puckett Scholars Program. Preference is given to students of color who demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership and/or community involvement, financial need, and who have excellent potential to succeed at the college level.
Closing Date: 2014-15 school year is February 1, 2014.