The starting point
UMN Duluth automatically considers applicants for a single GPA-based admissions scholarship ($750-$8,000/yr, up to $32,000 over four years) with Duluth-landmark tier names; you can only hold one UMD admissions scholarship.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 4 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
First Year Student Admissions Scholarship (Best of Class / Zenith / Superior / Beacon / North Shore / Ascent tiers)
$750-$8,000 · Published range
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Primarily based on GPA at time of admission (Best of Class tier requires 3.9+) · ACT: A strong composite ACT may benefit/raise the award if submitted (test-optional)
Eligibility: Automatic consideration on the admission application; no separate scholarship application. Apply by the Jan 15 regular-decision deadline for full consideration.
Renewal: Renewable for up to 4 years (total $3,000-$32,000) contingent on maintaining a 3.0 University of Minnesota cumulative GPA and full-time (12+ credit) enrollment. Graduating in less than four years forfeits the remaining award and it cannot transfer to non-degree/grad/professional enrollment.
Other terms: The page names six tiers by Duluth landmarks (Best of Class, Zenith, Superior, Beacon, North Shore, Ascent) but publishes only the overall $750-$8,000 range — NO per-tier dollar amounts are given, so none are invented here. Best of Class is the top honor.
https://admissions.d.umn.edu/costs-aid/scholarships
Best of Class Scholarship
Amount not published · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: Minimum 3.9 GPA
Eligibility: Highest-honor admissions tier; effectively for students ranked #1 or #2 in their MN class (schools that don't rank require a scholarship-appeal verification). Homeschooled students do NOT qualify. Must apply by the Jan 15 regular-decision deadline.
Renewal: Same renewal terms (3.0 UMN CGPA + full-time).
Other terms: Distinct named top tier with a hard 3.9 GPA floor and a rank/MN-resident pathway; the dollar amount is not published on this page (do not assume the $8,000 top of the general range applies).
https://admissions.d.umn.edu/costs-aid/scholarships
Transfer Scholarship
Up to $3,000 total over three years · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Transfer applicants (attempted at least one college credit after high school)
Renewal: Standard renewal (3.0 UMN CGPA + full-time).
https://admissions.d.umn.edu/costs-aid/scholarships
