The Freshman Scholarship is for newly-admitted MSU students who are enrolling in University Studies. Multiple scholarships of up to $2000 each are offered every year. Scholarships are competitive, and selection is based on a combination of academic performance, leadership, and service while in high school. Applicants must have either:

  1. A cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5
  2. An ACT composite score of 26
  3. A total SAT score of 1200 on the Critical Reading and Math sections

Award funds are distributed over Fall and Spring semesters for one year.

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Overview of Scholarships

Freshman Scholarship

The Freshman Scholarship is for newly-admitted MSU students who are enrolling in University Studies. Multiple scholarships of up to $2000 each are offered every year. Scholarships are competitive, and selection is based on a combination of academic performance, leadership, and service while in high school. Applicants must have either:

  1. a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.5
  2. an ACT composite score of 26        
  3. a total SAT score of 1200 on the Critical Reading and Math sections

Award funds are distributed over Fall and Spring semesters for one year.

Once you submit this primary application you will be asked to upload supporting documentation.

Personal Information
High School Information
Family Alumni
Financial Aid Information
Leadership

Identify and describe briefly in the spaces below up to four elected or appointed leadership positions you have held.  (e.g., student council member, class officer, club or organization officer, etc.)

Awards and Honors

Identify and describe briefly in the spaces below up to five awards or honors you have received. (e.g., academic, achievement, all-state contest, etc.)

Activities

Identify and describe briefly in the spaces below up to five activities in which you have been involved. (e.g., organization support, community service work, recreation/athletics, fine arts, special interest groups, etc.)

Advanced Placement and/or College Courses
Essay

(250-500 words) Explain what makes a student successful in college and how one or two of your personal attributes will help you to be successful. What are your goals? How will this scholarship help you meet those goals?

Federal regulations require MSU to obtain written permission from the awardee for release of academic and biographical information to the scholarship donor and/or the news media. By submitting this form, you agree that relevant information may be released.

Further, you also confirm the accuracy of all the above information and understand that any false or misleading statements may invalidate your application.