KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, Morehead State awards about $18,000,000 in university and MSU Foundation Scholarships, largely thanks to generous alumni and donors. MSU offers a variety of scholarships based on several criteria, including academic excellence, area of study, what type of student you are, where you live, and your need.
This information applies to new students for the 2023-24 school year.
Automatic incoming student scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Scholarship | 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT composite | $9,000 |
| Governor Awards** (Alumnus of GSP, GSA, GSE) |
Alumnus of one of these three programs; 23 ACT & 3.5 GPA | $8,000 |
| Governor Awards+** (Alumnus of GSP, GSA, GSE) |
Alumnus of one of these three programs; 25 ACT & 3.5 GPA | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Scholars Award** | 25 ACT, 3.25 GPA | $7,000 |
| Dean’s Scholar Award*** | 21 ACT, 3.25 GPA | $4,000 |
| Alumni Scholarship | child, grandchild or spouse of an active MSU alumnus | $1,000 |
| Valedictorian Scholarship | Valedictorian of your graduating class | $1,000 for one year |
| Rogers Scholar Award*** | 22 ACT, 3.5 GPA & Rogers Scholar alumnus | full tuition |
| Rogers Scholar Award+*** | 28 ACT, 3.75 GPA & Rogers Scholar alumnus | full tuition & housing |
Competitive student scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Value |
|---|---|---|
|
Honors Scholarship* |
competitive | full tuition, housing & stipend for textbooks, meal plan & education abroad |
| Black Achiever Scholarship* (Apply Now) |
competitive | full tuition |
| Diversity Opportunity Scholarship (Apply Now) | competitive | full tuition |
* housing stipend cost of honors hall, $1,000 textbook stipend, a designated meal plan, $1,500 one-time education abroad allowance
** Requires on campus housing for a minimum of 4 semesters. 30% reduced in scholarship for those approved to live off-campus
*** Requires on campus housing for a minimum of 4 semesters. 50% reduced in scholarship for those approved to live off-campus
Note: unweighted high school GPA utilized for all scholarships
Additional Scholarships
Use our online tool to search and apply for scholarships funded through the MSU Foundation.
