'24 Morehead State University Kentucky Freshmen Merit Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of March, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
MSU is delighted to offer a host of merit scholarships to Kentucky resident freshmen students with excellent academic records.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
i. Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 (unweighted)
ii. Obtain a minimum composite ACT score of 21 or higher

Value of Scholarship: 
The Morehead Kentucky Freshmen Scholarships are valued as follows;
1. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
i. 3.0+ GPA & 21+ ACT: $3,000
ii. 3.25+ GPA & 21+ ACT: $4,000
iii. 3.25+ GPA & 25+ ACT: $6,000
iv. 3.5+ GPA & 25+ ACT: $6,500
v. 3.8+ GPA & 25+ ACT: $7,000
vi. 3.8+ GPA & 28+ ACT: $9,000

2. SPECIALIZED AUTOMATIC INCOMING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
i. Alumni Scholarship: $1,000 (Child, grandchild or spouse of an active MSU alumnus)
ii. Governor's Awards (Alumnus of GSP, GSA, GSE): $8,000 (Alumnus of one of these three programs; 23 ACT & 3.5 GPA)
iii. Governor's Awards+ (Alumnus of GSP, GSA, GSE): $10,000 (Alumnus of one of these three programs; 25 ACT & 3.5 GPA)
iv. Rogers Scholar Award: Full tuition (22 ACT, 3.5 GPA & Rogers Scholar alumnus)   
v. Rogers Scholar Award+: Full tuition & housing (28 ACT, 3.75 GPA & Rogers Scholar alumnus) 

All above scholarships are renewable annually, provided the renewal criteria are met.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by the deadline.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Morehead State Kentucky Resident Scholarship Page.