The Morris Academic eXperiences (MAX) Fund supports educational opportunities for students who wish to enhance their academic career through activities like internships, study abroad, community-engaged learning, and undergraduate research. Elsa Eaves ‘25, an environmental studies major, is making use of MAX funding to expand her educational experience—an experience she’s glad to be getting at UMN Morris.
“What makes UMN Morris different from other colleges is the special connection you build with the community and faculty,” says Eaves. “Having a smaller sized campus is wonderful when working with faculty on research projects who are asking questions about their area of study. There is much going on with the campus, and one of the perks about smaller classes is getting to know your professors and their research opportunities.
"The MAX scholarship allows me to invest more into books needed for research in order to have stronger knowledge and stronger outcomes. So why does this scholarship matter? It not only allows a little more freedom with finances to explore and do what we are passionate and interested in, but it also shows that people are rooting for the students at Morris, and it adds encouragement for what we want to do next.
"There's so much progress and creativity happening through the University of Minnesota Morris, and I am so grateful for the support of the MAX scholarship."