OpenFieldPresidential Urban Scholar Full-Tuition Scholarship
Merit award honoring incoming first-year urban scholars who have demonstrated scholastic distinction, civic leadership, and commitment to Twin Cities community service.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA >= 3.5 or top 15% class rank
- English language proficiency
- Exempt
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Urban leadership essay
- Recommendation letters
- Two recommendations from teachers or community leaders
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full in-state tuition and fees ($9,650/year value) renewable for four undergraduate years
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% full tuition coverage
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Metropolitan State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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