Scholarships

The Opus Foundation Real Estate Scholarship awards $20,000 to current students intending to major in real estate studies. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study.

Eligibility:

• Current St. Thomas students
• Intend to major in real estate
• Minimum GPA of 2.5

Application Timeline: Spring 2027.

Funded by gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Murray Harpole; Mr. Harpole was one of the founders of and served as CEO of the Pentair Corporation. The Murray and Ruth Harpole Scholarships award up to $5,000 to current students. Involvement in the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization will be important for consideration.

Eligibility:

• Students who will be juniors or seniors after the current academic year (Seniors graduating in May are not eligible.)
• Must be a declared major in entrepreneurship
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 required

Application Deadline: Spring 2027

Focused on energizing the entrepreneurial spirit of St. Thomas students from across campus, the Fowler Business Concept Challenge encourages students to explore their potential, search out new opportunities and use the skills and knowledge they have acquired to make a difference in the world. The Fowler encourages students to act on their ideas and develop business proposals that have potential to become viable, high-growth companies.

Eligibility:

• Current St. Thomas undergraduates or graduate students

Timeline: Submissions are due in late October, finalists are announced in early November and the semifinals and finals competitions are held in late November.

The Accounting Department awards merit-based scholarships funded by corporations, public accounting firms, the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Management Accountants, the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Twins Cities Chapter of CFMA, and private donors, as well as two scholarships that honor the memory of two accounting faculty members: Frank J. Coglitore, whose specialty was auditing, and Patrick McGowan, who taught tax accounting. Contact Dr. Wen Yu for additional information.

Eligibility:

• Current St. Thomas students
• Declared as a major in accounting
• Attain at least sophomore standing by the start of next fall semester

Application Deadline: Apply by March, 2027. Recipients will be notified of award at the Accounting Club Banquet.

The Schulze Entrepreneurship Scholarship recognizes two outstanding students who have demonstrated a passion for entrepreneurship as a career aspiration. The scholarship of $5,000 is renewable each year, as long as the student remains in good academic standing and continues to demonstrate a commitment to entrepreneurship. If you are a declared entrepreneurship major and did not receive the application and would like to apply, please email cobundergrad@stthomas.edu.

Eligibility:

• Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors after the current academic year (Seniors graduating in May are not eligible)
• Must be a declared major in entrepreneurship
• Demonstrate a passion for entrepreneurship as a career aspiration
• Must have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher

Timeline: An email with the application will be sent to all students majoring in entrepreneurship from Opus College of Business in the spring semester, inviting them to apply.