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The Mark M. Welter Leadership Scholarship has been established in memory of Dr. Mark M. Welter recognizing his outstanding support of Minnesota State students and LeadMN. This scholarship will reward an emerging student for his/her leadership skills, community service and academic achievement.
Scholarship Qualifications
You must be a current student at one of the 37 Minnesota State colleges or universities (students attending private colleges or the University of Minnesota system are ineligible).
- Have a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to serving others.
- PSEO students are ineligible.
- LeadMN Governing Council Representatives and the LeadMN Cabinet are ineligible for the LeadMN Leadership Scholarship. LeadMN Governing Council Alternates and Platform Committee Members are eligible.
Applications are due April 1 at 11:59 PM for fall semester awards.
Scholarship Requirements
- Complete and submit the online application.
- Submit your typed responses to the following essay questions, which should be between 300 and 750 words in length each:
- What does leadership mean to you?
- What leadership skills do you have and how have you used them in your education, community, and employment?
- What are your educational and career goals?
- How would this scholarship help you to continue to grow as a leader now, and in the future?
- Submit two letters of recommendation from community, campus or organization leaders who can discuss your leadership skills (one letter should be from a peer).
- Submit a copy of your school unofficial transcript.
- Submit a leadership resume/summary outlining the details of specific leadership roles you have held, complete with titles and dates.