This scholarship was established for students who will be enrolled at least half-time in postsecondary graduate study at an accredited graduate college or university in the United States for the entire 2020-2021 academic year. 

Four (4) awards of $20,000 will be granted.  One award will be granted to students in each of the following fields of major:

• Business
• Law
• Medical/Dental
• Other graduate field of study

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for an award:

• Be a United States citizen or permanent resident of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
• Be a currently enrolled college senior, a prospective graduate student, or currently enrolled at postsecondary graduate school and will be enrolled in graduate study at least half time at an accredited graduate college or university in the United States for the entire 2020-2021 academic year
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)
• Demonstrate good moral character
• Permit release of information to Sallie Mae Bank for publicity and other marketing purposes

The program is administered by Scholarship America^®, the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance, and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin.

Questions? Contact us.

Email: bridgingthedream@scholarshipamerica.org

Call: 507-931-1682 and ask for the Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for Graduate Students