Scholarships Power a Force for Good: Fall 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025
Scholarships help provide opportunities for students to attend a leading business school and gain skills, leadership experience, and connections to help them use business as a force for good. Philanthropy from alumni and friends of Minnesota Carlson makes a positive impact, extending far beyond the campus.
Sophia Mendoza-Rodriguez, Senior in Undergraduate Program
I cannot express how deeply I appreciate the scholarships that support my dreams. Having the financial support has allowed me to focus on my academics, campus involvement, and professional development.
I am pursuing majors in International Business and Finance because working internationally has always excited me. This passion also inspired me to co-found Global Business Nexus, a student organization dedicated to exploring international business topics and connecting students with global career opportunities.
Studying abroad has been my educational goal since I stepped foot on campus. This past spring, my scholarship allowed me to participate in the Business in Dublin program. I made new memories, experienced new cultures, and gained new skills as the Dublin International Film Festival intern—all without the stress of how to finance it.
I made new memories, experienced new cultures, and gained new skills as the Dublin International Film Festival intern— all without the stress of how to finance it.
Eli Brown, Senior in Undergraduate Program
As I enter my final year at Minnesota Carlson, I had the opportunity to intern with Mortenson this summer as a strategic marketing proposal intern. This experience was incredibly rewarding, allowing me to gain hands-on industry experience and build valuable professional connections ahead of graduation.
I’m also taking advantage of Carlson’s global learning opportunities by studying abroad in Barcelona this fall through the Carlson Global Institute.
I’m excited to make the most of my final year and feel confident about the future, knowing how much Carlson has helped me grow both personally and professionally.
Illustrations by Ben Kirchner
This article appeared in the Fall 2025 alumni magazine
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