International Student Scholarships

International Student Scholarship

Open to incoming international undergraduate freshmen or transfer students, these scholarships award $8,000 per year ($4,000 per semester). The student must maintain at least a 2.00 GPA (on a 4-point scale) for renewal.

Eligibility criteria for freshmen or transfer students with less than 24 credit hours:

• An admission index score of 450 or higher
• Minimum composite ACT score of 20 or SAT combined score of 940

Eligibility criteria for transfer students with 24 credit hours or more:

• Cumulative college GPA of 3.00 or higher

Honors Scholarship

Open to academically accomplished undergraduates, these competitive scholarships cover tuition, on-campus housing, a meal plan, and assistance with books and supplies. They're applied after other financial aid is posted (total aid may not exceed the cost of attendance). International students may apply for this scholarship.

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Additional Scholarship Opportunities

The MSU Foundation manages several scholarships that all students are welcome to apply for. Some are based on specific majors, others on need or other criteria.

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Graduate Assistantships

International graduate students are also eligible for graduate assistantships—limited, competitive awards that offer financial support and experience that builds language skills, knowledge, and leadership.