The following scholarships apply to first year students who have been accepted to the College for Women, and do not apply to international students.
Merit Scholarships
Scholarships listed below are based on academic achievement and potential after a complete review of the student's application for admission and supporting materials. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years as long as the student is enrolled full-time and is in good academic standing.
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Founders Scholarship
Amount
Full tuition and fees for up to four years
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Sisters Scholarship is based on outstanding academic performance, extraordinary artistic or musical talent, or excellence in extracurricular accomplishments. For consideration, you must apply for admission and submit all supporting materials by November 15.
Presidential Scholarship
Amount
$31,000–$32,000
St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholarship
Amount
$30,000
Dean's Scholarship
Amount
$27,000–$29,000
Legacy Scholarships
Alumnae Referral Scholarship
Amount
$600 (one-time)
Eligibility
For students who receive an alum referral card from an alum of St. Catherine. Referral card must be submitted with admission application materials.
DupliKate Scholarship
Amount
$2,000 per year for four years
Eligibility
For students whose parent or grandparent graduated from St. Catherine.
TripliKate Scholarship
Amount
$3,000 per year for four years
Eligibility
For students whose parent and grandparent graduated from St. Catherine.
Out-of-State Student Scholarships
Venture Scholarship
Amount
$5,000 per year for four years
Eligibility
For students who are legal residents, not residing in Minnesota or Montana, and not graduated from a Minnesota high school. Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as well.
Sophia Brough Kampfer Scholarship for Montana students
Amount
Minimum of $10,000 per year for four years
Eligibility
For students whose legal residence is Montana. To be eligible, students must complete the FAFSA.
Achievement Scholarships
St. Catherine Scholarships for National Merit, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholars
Amount
$2,000–2,500 per year for four years
Eligibility
St. Kate’s will recognize your achievements with additional scholarships on top of your merit scholarship if you are a commended, semifinalist or finalist in the national competition for National Merit, Achievement or Hispanic Scholar competitions.
Outside Scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered through the University, you may wish to pursue scholarships awarded by other organizations.