St. Kate's Scholarships

Our scholarship program recognizes students for their achievements in academics, leadership and service, as well as their talents. For priority consideration, apply for admission and submit all supporting materials by February 15, except where noted.

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Elizabeth Ann Beatson O'Shaughnessy Merit Scholarship

  • Full tuition and fees for four years.
  • Each year, a student is selected on the basis of outstanding academic performance and extraordinary artistic or musical talent or excellence in extracurricular accomplishments. For priority consideration, apply for admission and submit all supporting materials by November 18.

Presidential Scholarship

  • $16,000 per year for four years.
  • For students in the top 15 percent of their high school class who have an ACT composite of 26 or an SAT score of 1800. Presidential Scholars are not eligible for the St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership.

Valedictorian Scholarship

  • $16,500 per year for four years.
  • For high school seniors designated as valedictorians of their graduating class. Valedictorians are not eligible for the St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership or the Presidential Scholarship.

St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership

  • $7,000–$14,000 per year for four years.
  • This scholarship will be guaranteed to students who are in the top 20 percent of their class, or have an ACT composite of 24 or an SAT score of 1650 and a B average. Additionally, students who have an A- average, or are from schools that do not rank will be considered individually based on grades received in college prep coursework.

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SCU Scholarship for National Merit Scholars

  • $2,500 per year for four years.
  • National Merit semifinalists or finalists in the national competition are eligible for this award.

SCU Scholarship for National Achievement Scholars

  • $2,500 per year for four years.
  • African-American National Achievement semifinalists or finalists in the national competition are eligible for this award.

SCU Scholarship for National Hispanic Scholars

  • $2,500 per year for four years.
  • For National Hispanic Scholar semifinalists or finalists in the national competition.

SCU Scholarship for National Merit, National Achievement or National Hispanic Commended Students

  • $2,000 per year for four years.
  • Commended students in the National Merit,Achievement or Hispanic competitions are eligible for this award.

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Minority Excellence Program (MEP Scholarship)

  • $10,000 per year for four years.
  • Students completing the MEP program in the St. Paul public school system are guaranteed $10,000 in St. Catherine funding.This may be in the form of St. Catherine scholarships or grants.

First Step Summer Institute Scholarship

  • $2,000 per year for four years.
  • For women of color completing St. Catherine University First Step Summer Institute.

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Alumnae Referral Scholarship

  • A one-time scholarship of $600.
  • This scholarship is awarded to every accepted student who receives an Alumnae Referral Card from an alumna of St. Kate’s.The Referral Card must be submitted with the admission application or returned within two weeks of an online application.

TripliKate Scholarship

  • $3,000 per year for four years.
  • Students whose mothers and grandmothers graduated from St. Catherine are eligible for this scholarship.

DupliKate Scholarship

  • $2,000 per year for four years.
  • Students whose mothers or grandmothers graduated from St. Catherine are eligible for this scholarship.

Family Scholarship for Mother and Daughter or Siblings

  • Each family member receives $1,000 per year for up to four years.
  • Mothers and daughters or siblings who are simultaneously enrolled at the University as full-time students and are members of the same household are eligible for this scholarship.

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SCU Scholarship for Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award

  • $2,000 or $3,000 per year for four years.
  • Students who have completed, or will complete, their Silver Award by high school graduation will receive $2,000. Students who have completed, or will complete, their Gold Award by high school graduation will receive $3,000. Students may receive only one of these awards.

SCU Scholarship for 4-H Members

  • $2,500 per year for four years.
  • Students who have been active 4-H members in high school, demonstrated significant achievement, advanced to state fair competition and/or served on state or national committees may be eligible for this award. To be considered, provide a detailed list of 4-H involvement on the admission application or submit a 1,000-word essay.

Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ) Scholarship

  • $2,500 per year for four years.
  • The CSJ Scholarship is awarded to one student at each of the three high schools founded by the CSJs: The Academy of Holy Angels, Benilde-St. Margaret’s and Cretin-Derham Hall. Students must be accepted to the University and submit an essay describing their experiences with and commitment to social justice issues by Feb. 15.

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Sophia Brough Kampfer Scholarship for Montana Students

  • Minimum of $5,000 per year for four years.
  • Awarded to students whose legal residence is Montana.To be eligible, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Venture Scholarship

  • $5,000 per year for four years.
  • For students who are legal U.S. residents, not residing in Minnesota or Montana. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

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Family, Consumer and Nutritional Sciences Scholarship

  • $1,000 per year for four years.
  • Two scholarships are awarded. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, apply for admission by Feb. 15 of their senior year, be involved in extracurricular activities and plan to major in dietetics, family and consumer science, fashion and apparel, or foods and nutrition.

Business Majors Scholarship

  • $1,000 per year for four years.
  • Two scholarships are awarded each year. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, apply for admission by February 15 of their senior year, be involved in extracurricular activities and plan to major in business administration, accounting, sales or information systems.

Private Music Lesson Scholarship

  • $2,000 per year for four years.
  • Music majors and minors exhibiting outstanding musical talent. Competitive auditions are held before faculty.

STEM

NSF-STEM Diamond in the Rough Scholarship

  • Award varies, minimum $3,000 for first year of enrollment
  • For majors in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), who have taken challenging science and math coursese in high school, are involved in STEM-related activities and have a strong cumulative GPA. Must complete a FAFSA and demonstrate need. Funded through the Nationall Science Foundation (NSF) Award No. 1060058.