Undergraduate Scholarships for the 2010-2011 Academic Year

Each year, scholarships are awarded to students who are enrolled in or are preparing to transfer into the following department majors at the University of Minnesota. Funds for these scholarships are provided by generous contributions from many of our stakeholders. Click here for a list of donors.

Biobased Products in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)

• Bio-based Products Marketing and Management
• Residential Building Science and Technology

Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) in the Institute of Technology (IT) or pre-Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)

• Bioproducts Engineering
• Environmental and Ecological Engineering
• Bioprocessing and Food Engineering

Purpose

Scholarships recognize and assist students majoring in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering programs. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic accomplishments, professional potential in one of our specializations, leadership, and participation in department and campus activities.

Amount and Duration of Awards

Scholarship award amounts of $2,000 for Academic Achievement Awards or $3,000 for Academic Leadership Awards, per academic year, for a maximum of 4 years (8 semesters). Scholarship payments will be divided in equal amounts for the two semesters of the academic year.

How to Apply

After careful review of the guidelines and criteria, please complete the application (.doc).

The application can be downloaded and saved as a Word file and e-mailed to: seltz043@umn.edu. You can also mail it to the address on the application. Applications are reviewed during spring semester of each year. Eligibility will be confirmed at the beginning of each semester.

Entering freshman apply for scholarships through the Office of Admissions.

Scholarship Criteria

Freshmen

The deadline for freshman applications is December 15th.

Continuing Students

The deadline for continuing student applications is April 15.

Transfer Students

The eadline for transfer student applications is at least one day prior to first day of semester.

* The Academic Leadership Award also takes into consideration leadership qualities, outstanding non-academic achievements, and rigor of curriculum.

Scholarship Policies

In order to maintain your scholarship you must:

1. Be actively pursuing one of the following degree programs in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering:
   • Biobased Products in CFANS:
     • Bio-based Products Marketing and Management
     • Residential Building Science and Technology
   • Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) in IT or pre-BBE in CFANS:
     • Bioproducts Engineering
     • Environmental and Ecological Engineering
     • Bioprocessing and Food Engineering
   • If not yet enrolled, you must have proof that you have submitted a “Change of College Form” by the first day of classes of the semester for which you are applying for the scholarship. If admittance into the department is not granted for the following semester, the scholarship will be suspended
2. Enroll in a minimum of 13 academic credits and complete at least one BBE class toward your degree per semester or obtain an exemption signed by your advisor
3. Complete a minimum of 13 academic credits the previous semester.
4. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0. (Summer school does not count as a full semester.) Only courses from the University of Minnesota will be used in calculating the grade point average
5. Write an appropriate letter of appreciation to the scholarship sponsor or representative.
6. Attend the annual scholarship banquet and participate in other scholarship recognition functions.
7. Reapply each academic year.

Failure to meet these criteria will result in suspension of your scholarship for the following semester. The scholarships criteria are used as general guidelines and all scholarship awards are granted under the discretion of the scholarship committee. Scholarship award amounts and duration are subjected to the availability of funds. Freshman students apply for scholarships through the Office of Admissions

Questions?

Contact Susan Seltz at 612-624-1293 or seltz043@umn.edu.