Preska Scholar Program Endowed Scholarship

The Preska Scholar Program was created to recognize rising senior-level students at Minnesota State University Mankato who exemplify the characteristics of the individual after whom the program is named. The goal of the program is to identify and recognize students who demonstrate high achievement in numerous facets of student life.

Margaret Robinson Preska served as President of Mankato State University from February 1979 until February 1992. During her tenure she demonstrated her keen interest in scholarship, community and public involvement, and service in support of faculty, staff, and students. These attributes form the central qualifications for candidates applying for designation as a Preska Scholar.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Throughout her period of leadership, President Preska advocated the benefits of higher education. Therefore, a student selected as a Preska Scholar should be completing his/her undergraduate work at Minnesota State University Mankato and be representative of all that University life has to offer.

Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for designation as a Preska Scholar:

• An outstanding academic record
• Junior-level status (60-89 credits) during spring semester
• Strong evidence of wide involvement and effective participation in the life of the University community and the wider civic and global communities
• Indication of being a “well-rounded” student

REVIEW PROCESS:
Applications will be received during spring semester. Review will take place during the month of March with notification made in April. This committee will review all applications using the criteria established in these guidelines.

THE AWARD:
The Preska Scholar will receive an award which will pay in state tuition and fees for the senior year at Minnesota State University, Mankato. These payments will be made for resident tuition and fees up to 18 credits per semester during the student’s upcoming senior year.