A $10,000 Scholarship Plus So Much More

Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria: academics, community impact, and degree of financial need.

The application period for the Mitchell Scholarship opens December 1 and closes March 1. Recipients of the Mitchell Scholarship will be informed of their awards in May.

To see who received a Mitchell Scholarship in 2024 and our video message of congratulations to them, please visit our Scholarship Recipients page.

Resources and programs for Mitchell Scholars include:

  • Free leadership and career development events
  • Access to the Mitchell Scholar alumni network
  • Customized career and personal advising through 1:1 meetings with Mitchell Institute staff
  • Opportunities to apply for Fellowship Awards of up to $1,500 to support unpaid or underpaid internships and other career development activities
  • Opportunities to apply for emergency financial assistance for unexpected challenges

Learn more about the Mitchell Institute

Learn more about the Mitchell Institute staff.