# St. Cloud State University homecoming and scholarship launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/st-cloud-state-university-homecoming-and-scholarship-launch > Updated: 2026-10-01T22:27:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. St. Cloud State University (SCSU) announced upcoming homecoming festivities scheduled for late September through early October. The celebration includes community and alumni events, such as a gala and various campus activities. For the first time, the homecoming schedule includes a volleyball match against the University of Minnesota Crookston. Alongside these events, SCSU introduced the Huskies Scholars Program, a new initiative providing 75 full four-year scholarships to Minnesota residents with a GPA of 3.5 or higher entering in 2027. By early October, homecoming athletic competitions are underway. At SCSU, the women’s volleyball team, ranked #15 in Division II, is hosting matches against MSU Moorhead and Minnesota Crookston. Additionally, the men’s swimming and diving team, ranked #14 nationally, has commenced its season with a two-day meet. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: Minnesota universities host homecoming athletic competitions Minnesota universities host homecoming athletic events, including Concordia-St. Paul football and nationally ranked volleyball and swimming competitions at St. Cloud State. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minnesota-universities-host-homecoming-athletic-competitions ### 2026-09-21: St. Cloud State University announces homecoming and new scholarship program St. Cloud State University is preparing for homecoming festivities from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 and launching a new scholarship program offering 75 full four-year awards to Minnesota students. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-cloud-state-university-announces-homecoming-and-new-scholarship-program --- Cite as: St. Cloud State University homecoming and scholarship launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/st-cloud-state-university-homecoming-and-scholarship-launch