Application information for Phillips Scholarships
The Phillips Scholars Program recognizes and rewards private college students who strive to make life better for people with unmet needs in Minnesota communities. Phillips Scholars identify community concerns, explore ways to create social change, and develop ambitious programs to meet a variety of human and social needs.
Students from 16 eligible private colleges and universities are invited to apply. Each campus will select a finalist, who will go on to compete for one of six Phillips Scholars awards.
$5,000 Junior Year Scholarship
$4,000 Summer Stipend
$5,250 Senior Year Scholarsip
Application 
PDF (126 KB)
Applications for the Phillips Scholarship Program are accepted in at the Minnesota Private College Council in March of each year and scholars are notified of selection in the late spring. Each campus will be asked to submit a Survey PDF (55 KB) prior to the application deadline.
Campus Deadlines PDF (32 KB)
Each campus has a campus-specific deadline for their applicants.
Campus Resources
Here are some helpful resources to consult on your campus:
Financial Aid Offices
Campus Ministry and Community Service departments
Diversity and Multi-Cultural Leaders
Service Learning Coordinators
Selection Process Guide PDF (158 KB)
A helpful resource to obtain ideas for your application.
Scholar Summaries
Past scholar project descriptions by year PDF (74 KB) and by campus PDF (46 KB).
Tips for Applicants PDF (91 KB),
Decisions are based on the following criteria:
- You have an excellent academic record (GPA 2.75+).
- You are enrolled at an eligible private college as a Junior in the 2008-2009 academic year
- You have demonstrated FINANCIAL NEED.
- You aspire to serve disadvantaged people.
- You have a history of participating in campus activities and an interest in community service and volunteering.
- You are committed to designing and implementing a Minnesota-focused service project in the 2009 Summer (8 weeks @ 40 hours per week).
- You are a student at one of the following private colleges or universities:
Augsburg College
Bethany Lutheran College
Carleton College
College of Saint Benedict
College of St. Catherine
College of St. Scholastica
Concordia College (Moorhead)
Concordia University (St. Paul)
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hamline University
Macalester College
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Saint John's University
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
St. Olaf College
University of St. Thomas
If you have any questions or need additional information, please read some scholar stories, get advice from a past scholar, and/or contact the Minnesota Private College Fund at (651) 293-6823 or (888) PRI-FUND or phillipsprogram@mnprivatecolleges.org
The Phillips Scholars Program is administered by the Minnesota Private College Fund in partnership with the financial aid offices of 16 private colleges and universities. The program is funded by The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation.