Chester and Helen Carkoski Scholarship

The Carkoski Scholarship was established to recognize residence community student leaders with a good academic record who have demonstrated volunteer leadership and service in the residence communities. This endowment is in memory of Chester and Helen Carkoski. Chester Carkoski was the former Director of Housing/Assistant Dean of Housing. Carkoski Commons and Chet’s Place is named for Chet Carkoski.

In order to be eligible, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Must live in a Minnesota State University, Mankato residence community for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semester.
• Must be enrolled as a student at the time of application as a candidate for the scholarship award.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 when receiving the award.
• May not receive the award in consecutive years.
• May not currently be under any conduct sanctions.
• Current Community Advisors and Learning Community Coordinators are not eligible for the scholarship award.

It should be noted that a recipient receiving any state or federal financial aid award, will have award information forwarded to the Student Financial Services Office.