Dr. Nancy "Rusty" Barceló Scholarship

About

The Dr. Nancy “Rusty” Barceló Scholarship assists University of Minnesota students with financial need in completing their education at the University. Dr. Nancy “Rusty” Barceló served as the Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity at the University of Minnesota and as the President of Northern New Mexico College. Once the only Chicana student at the University of Iowa, Rusty has since become one of the nation’s most highly respected authorities on equity and diversity in higher education.

Award Amount:

These one-time awards range from $1000 to $2000 for the academic year. Scholarship winners are recognized at the annual Celebrating Changemakers Awards Program.

Applications

The Barceló Scholarship will not be accepting applications for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Women's Center plans to re-open the scholarship for the 2020-2021 scholarship cycle.

Questions can be directed to the Women's Center at women@umn.edu, 612-625-9837

Donate

If you wish to donate funds to the Dr. Nancy "Rusty" Barceló Scholarship, you may do so online. You can also contact the University of Minnesota Foundation directly at 612-624-3333, or 800-775-2187 (toll-free).

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant MUST fulfill each of the following requirements to be considered eligible:

Incoming or current student (with at least one semester remaining in the upcoming academic year). Admission or pending admission to an undergraduate or graduate/professional degree or credit certificate program at any U of M campus is required. Applicants must also meet half-time enrollment status at a minimum.
FAFSA-eligible, with demonstrated financial need.
Good academic standing at the University of Minnesota (or prior institution)

Application Guidelines

Applicants should keep in mind the following selection criteria:

Strong, well-written personal statement
Two strong reference letters
Financial need (demonstrated via the FAFSA).
Evidence of academic promise via past grades and/or reference letters
We also consider the following secondary factors in our holistic application review:
- First generation in family to attend college
- Evidence of having overcome social, economic, or physical barriers to educational achievement
- Embodies the spirit of Nancy “Rusty” Barceló's work and legacy
- Strong commitment to community service and leadership
- Significant responsibility in a family, community, job, or activity
- Other personal or extenuating circumstances