Murray and Pearl Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship

This award was established by Pearl Rosenberg, psychologist and former assistant dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School, in honor of her husband Murray Rosenberg, physician and professor of genetics and cell biology from 1963-93 and an advocate for human rights. 

Dr. Rosenberg was an outstanding teacher and adviser, a dedicated physician and researcher, and an example for all through his sincere and active efforts to promote education, human rights and dignity. The Murray and Pearl Rosenberg Memorial Award was established to provide financial assistance for undergraduate biological sciences students at the University of Minnesota.

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Overview and eligibility

This award seeks to assist CBS undergraduate students in good standing at the University of Minnesota who wish to conduct research or service in support of global human rights. Standard awards are $1,000 for short-term experiences (at least 3 weeks long); $1,500 for semester-long experiences. Preference will be given to projects that have a direct impact on human health.

Eligibility for this scholarship includes: 

  • Students who are participating in an experience that is at least three weeks long
  • Students with a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Students who are degree-seeking students in the College of Biological Sciences and register for at least 13 undergraduate credits in the semester following the completion of this experience.
  • Eligibility for financial aid is not required in order to receive this award.
    • Acceptance of Rosenberg Award compensation may affect financial aid status; therefore, students who are awarded should contact OneStop to find out how or if this award may affect their financial aid.

Students who wish to travel to locations designated by the U.S. Department of State as Level 3 or 4 will first need to meet with the learning abroad program adviser and will require ITRAAC approval.

Eligible programs