Evelyn Tischer and James Tischer Honors Program Scholarship

The Evelyn Tischer and James Tischer Honors Scholarship at Minnesota State University, Mankato is designed to support an Honors Program student with leadership traits, a drive to succeed and a demonstrated ability to overcome adversity.

Qualifications:
Honors Program students in good standing* in the program and in their first-year of college are eligible to apply (transfer students do not qualify). The scholarship will be awarded to one Honors Program student based on the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated financial need.

2. Leadership Traits and Experience:
a. Involvement in the campus and/or community through student organizations, volunteering, employment, or athletics
b. Demonstrated level of commitment to involvement
c. Recognition of outstanding achievements either in high school or in college.

3. Student has motivation, passion, and goals necessary to succeed and to make a difference now and in the future.

4. Demonstrated ability to overcome adversity and challenging life circumstances.

The scholarship will provide funds for the student’s second, third and fourth years at Minnesota State University, Mankato, $8,000 per year. In addition, the student will receive $6,000 upon graduation, totaling $30,000.

*To be in good standing in the Honors Program, a student must have:

  • Successfully completed HONR 201
  • Met with their honors advisor during fall advising
  • Maintained a 3.3 cumulative GPA

Keywords: honors; leadership; adversity

Award
$30,000 over three years
Scopes
Honors
Deadline
02/28/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Major or Advisor Name
  2. Honors Portfolio URL
  3. Please give examples of your leadership traits and experiences in the following three categories and how they have helped you grow and make you more likely to succeed in the future (500-word limit; all three points included) a. Leadership roles in activities, e.g., in clubs, organizations, teams, or employment. b. Involvement on campus and in the community volunteering or doing service. c. Special achievements for which you have been recognized, either in high school or in college.
  4. What drives you to succeed? What are your passions and big goals for your college experience and future career? How will you use your success to make a difference now and in the future? (500-word limit)
  5. This scholarship is designed for a student who has a demonstrated financial need and who has overcome adversity or life challenges while staying resilient to succeed in life. Please describe what kind of financial and life challenges you have faced, how you have met these challenges and what impact do you foresee them having on your future goals? How will this financial scholarship and the support from the Honors Program enable you to reach your goals and make a difference? (500-word limit)