Beverley Wartman Munson Scholarship: Beverley Wartman Munson was a 1967 UMM elementary education alumna. The scholarship, for elementary education majors, was established in 1999 by her sister, Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair ’73, and husband, Michael Blair, in Beverley’s memory.

Carrie Wickstrom Scholarship: A scholarship made it possible for Carrie Wickstrom to complete her West Central School of Agriculture education in 1929 and go on to college to become a teacher. Based on academic merit and financial need, recipients of the scholarship she established are students pursuing licensure in education with preference given to those intending to teach at the elementary level.

Elementary Education Alumni Scholarship: The Elementary Education Alumni Scholarship is awarded to an Elementary Education student based on academic merit. This scholarship is made possible by collective gifts from UMM education alumni.

Estelle Lee Scholarship: This scholarship was created through the estate of Estelle Lundring Lee, a longtime resident of Morris and friend of the Morris campus. The scholarship assists those planning to teach in elementary, secondary, or higher education in obtaining a multi-cultural experience outside of Minnesota. It covers the course fee charged for students who go outside the sixty-mile service area for student teaching.

Harold P. and Leona E. Classen Family Scholarship: This scholarship was established by the late Leona Classen, a member of the UMM education faculty from 1970 until her retirement in 1985. She began her career as an educator in 1939 at a country school in Lac Qui Parle County and taught in elementary schools in Windom, New Ulm, Cincinnati, Fargo, and Chokio, where she also served as principal. This scholarship supports Elementary Education majors from west central Minnesota.

McCoy Kaufman Scholarship: One of four scholarships established by Edward Kaufman and the late Dorothybelle Kaufman of Appleton, Minnesota, in memory of their parents, the Kate McCoy Kaufman scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in elementary education. Students must have demonstrated academic excellence and potential in the field.

Shirley Stewart Skoog Scholarship: As a nontraditional, “older-than-average,” student, the late Shirley Stewart Skoog commuted to Morris from Ortonville where, in addition to being a full-time student, she was a teacher, wife, and mother of teenage children. Shirley particularly enjoyed writing and drama classes. She graduated from UMM in 1970 with a major in elementary education and only a few credits short of a minor in theater. Believing good teaching is itself a performing art, Shirley devoted her career to teaching and spent more than 30 years in the classroom.

William R. King Scholarship: Established by William R. King '73, who earned a bachelor of arts in elementary education, this scholarship is award to seniors planning to teach elementary education in rural Minnesota. Preference is given to students of color.

William R. Scarborough Memorial Award: Presented annually to a senior enrolled in either the elementary or Elementary Education program, this award recognizes a student's demonstrated competence and potential for becoming an outstanding member of the teaching profession. William Scarborough joined the Morris faculty in 1966, made many contributions to public education in Minnesota, and served as chair of the Division of Education until his death in 1979.

The American Indian Salt Springs Award is presented to outstanding American Indian education students.

Entering first-year domestic students who receive an automatically-awarded Academic Achievement Award are eligible to participate in the Community of Scholars process to compete for scholarships up to full tuition. Eligible admitted students will be invited to participate. 

The Prairie, Morris, and Distinguished Scholars scholarships are awarded through this process. Students must complete the application for admission by December 15 in order to participate in the Community of Scholars. 
Prairie Scholars receive a scholarship package equivalent to full tuition, renewable for up to four years.
Morris Scholars receive a $28,000 scholarship package, disbursed evenly over four years, plus a one-time $2,500 scholarship stipend.
Distinguished Scholars receive a one-time $1,500 scholarship stipend.

The first buildings on the UMN Morris campus housed an American Indian boarding school. Administered by the Sisters of Mercy order of the Catholic Church and later by the United States government, the boarding school closed in 1909. The campus was then transferred to the State of Minnesota with the stipulation that American Indian students “shall at all times be admitted to such school free of charge for tuition." UMN Morris continues to admit American Indian students who qualify for admission on the same basis as other students free of charge for tuition, as mandated in federal law and state statute.

Work-study is an opportunity for on-campus employment. Earning money through work-study can help you to finance your education while providing you with the opportunity to become a valuable part of the campus community. It can give you an opportunity to explore and affirm your career choice and gain critical skills to improve your marketability for professional employment. Additionally, research indicates that students who work part-time on campus achieve higher grade point averages and are more likely to complete their degrees.