Linda Olson Memorial Scholarship
The LeadMN scholarship program rewards emerging student leaders for their community service and their academic achievement. Linda Olson Memorial Scholarship winners serve their community in many ways like mentoring, volunteering, or organizing in their community.
This scholarship is awarded in the fall and spring semesters. Applications for fall semester open on January 1st and close on April 1st at 11:59pm. Applications for spring semester open July 1st and close November 1 at 11:59pm.
Scholarship Qualifications
- You must be a current student at one of the 33 Minnesota State colleges and universities (students attending private colleges or the University of Minnesota system are ineligible)
- Have a cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 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 this scholarship. LeadMN Governing Council Alternates are eligible.
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 a college education means to you and how this scholarship will help you succeed.
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a community, campus or organization leader 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 outlining the details of specific leadership roles you have held, complete with titles and dates you held the position(s)