2025-26 University of St. Thomas Dease Scholarship Program (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 10th of February, 2025

Scholarship Summary: 
Named in honor of St. Thomas’ 14th President, the Reverend Dennis Dease, who was committed to making a St. Thomas education accessible to students from all socio-economic backgrounds, the University of St. Thomas annually selects approximately 10 well-qualified domestic students to receive a full-tuition Dease Scholarship.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
i. Be prospective freshmen who have been admitted to St. Thomas.
ii. Attend an urban high school
iii. Have high financial need
iv. Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence, leadership and their communities.
v. Complete a 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act application by February 1, 2025 listing the university code, 002345.

Value of Scholarship: 
The University of St. Thomas Dease Scholarship covers the full tuition cost annually.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Log into the student applicant portal and apply for the Dease scholarship.
iii. The Dease Scholarship Committee will review applicant’s credentials and announce finalists in the spring of 2025.
iv. Semi-finalists will be invited for a conversation with the Student Diversity and Inclusion Services team the week of February 25, 2025. 
  • Awardees will be announced in March, 2025.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of St. Thomas Future Students Scholarship Page.