Students United Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Community Service & Leadership Scholarships

Barbara J. Penny Community Service Scholarship
$1,500 • For Minnesota State students committed to community service

Jared P. Stene Student Leadership Scholarship
$2,000 • For undergraduate student leaders engaged in advocacy and public higher education Equity, Labor, & Students of Color

Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Program
Up to $2,500 (full-time) / up to $1,200 (part-time) • For union members and their families who are students of color.Elizabeth Pegues Scholarship Matching Program for Students of Color
Matching up to $1,000 • For students of color who have received an external Minnesota-based scholarship.Financial Need & Access

Friends Scholarship
$500 • For University juniors or seniors with significant financial need. Hull Educational Foundation Scholarship
$2,000–$4,000 per semester • For graduates of St. Paul Public high schools. Writing, Public Service & Special Awards

Robert L. Carothers Distinguished Student Writers Award
$500 • Awarded by nomination through Minnesota State universities
No application required, nominations are sent to Students United from each of the 7 Minnesota State Universities.

Timothy J. Penny State & Federal Public Service Fellowship
$2,500 (State) / $5,000 (Federal) • For Minnesota State students pursuing public service internships
Applications are not currently open. Fellowship timelines have been adjusted to better align with student internship opportunities.
Check back in August 2026 — applications will open September 1, 2026, and close January 1, 2027.

Some scholarships may be awarded to multiple recipients each year, depending on available funding. The number of awards may vary annually and is not guaranteed.

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For additional questions, contact Jess Khan at jkhan@studentsunited.org or 612-405-9675.