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St. Thomas (MN)
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Minnesota · Research checked 2026-07-02 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

Every first-time first-year is automatically offered a St. Thomas Scholarship of up to $34,000/year, and — unusually favorably — outside aid does not reduce it for most students, with the award protected for eight semesters up to the cost of attendance.

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

The 2 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

St. Thomas Scholarship

Up to $34,000 · Variable or qualified amount

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

Eligibility: All first-time, first-year students are automatically offered a St. Thomas Scholarship (100%); no separate application. Award amount varies up to the $34,000 ceiling.

Renewal: Not reduced during the undergraduate program for up to eight semesters as long as the student is consecutively enrolled full-time, degree-seeking, making Satisfactory Academic Progress, and total St. Thomas + outside aid does not exceed the cost of attendance.

Other terms: Merit-based ceiling of $34,000/year; can be used toward any cost of attendance. Per-tier GPA-keyed amounts are on the JS-rendered /scholarships/ page that did not render via fetch (see Section C) — not fabricated here.

https://www.stthomas.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate/

Dease Scholarship Program

Full tuition · Published coverage or package

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Ten first-year students with high financial need who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community commitment. Competitive (separate application + interview). NOT open to international students.

Renewal: Scholars must participate in program activities for all 4 years and the Emerging Scholars LLC in the first year.

Other terms: Covers FULL TUITION only — not room and board (federal/state grants may help with room/board). Deadline Feb 9, 2026; FAFSA/MN Dream Act recommended by Feb 1, 2026.

https://www.stthomas.edu/student-affairs/departments/sdis/dease-scholarship-program/index.html

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: Favorable but qualified: outside aid does NOT reduce the St. Thomas scholarship for most students, and the merit award is protected for up to eight semesters — unless total St. Thomas plus outside aid exceeds the cost of attendance (a COA cap).

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/university-of-st-thomas-minnesota/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.