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Act Six Minneapolis-St. Paul
Calling Diverse Emerging Leaders Who Love Their City
Minneapolis-St. Paul's only full-tuition, full-need scholarship, Act Six brings together diverse, multicultural cadres of young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities.
This year, Act Six will award 38 of Minneapolis-St. Paul’s most promising urban leaders full-need, full-tuition scholarships worth up to $205,000 to five partner colleges.
Bethany Lutheran College, University of Northwestern and North Central University is not selecting new scholars in 2023-24
Discover How the Program Works
Act Six is a proven model for college success and community leadership. Learn more about the four-step process we use to find and equip diverse, transformative community leaders.
Learn MoreGet Started Today
The application for Fall 2023 is now open. Confirm you are eligible, submit an interest form, and add Act Six to your Common App today.
Connect a Student to a Life-Changing Opportunity
Know a student or group of students who are hungry to lead and could benefit from Act Six? Schedule a presentation or nominate a student.
Recruit StudentsWho We're Looking For
Every year Act Six recruits diverse, multicultural cadres of Minneapolis-St Paul’s most promising emerging urban leaders. We look for young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.
Act Six scholars must be:
- committed to anti-racism and compelled to work for justice and equity,
- passionate about learning,
- eager to foster intercultural relationships,
- willing to step out of their comfort zones,
- committed to serving those around them, and
- ready to make a difference on campus and at home
The selection process also places high value on applicants’ teamwork, critical thinking, communication skills and academic potential.
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About the Minneapolis-St. Paul Selection Committees
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The Act Six Community Selection Committees represent diverse and talented teams of community leaders who work with young people from across our region and from a wide range of backgrounds as well as those working to increase college access in our state. The committees represent the kind of diverse cadre of talented leaders that they are working to select. Members of the selection committee are listed below.
Sound like you or a student you know?
I have felt stretched and encouraged to grow to the fullest extent. There were times when I was forced to think outside of the box and at times this was difficult. But now, I thank the program for this. - Act Six Scholar
