Transfer Scholarships
Morehead State awards more than $15M in University and MSU Foundation scholarships and grants annually. MSU offers a variety of scholarships based on several criteria, including academic excellence, area of study, type of student, where you live, and your needs.
- Awards are based on academic criteria. Final college transcripts and GPA affect awards. Only the Alumni Award and the Phi Kappa Transfer Scholarship may be combined with these scholarships.
- Total financial aid cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Subsequent changes do not apply to the terms and conditions of an award.
- College credit hours completed before high school graduation, including Eagle Scholars courses, do not affect scholarship eligibility.
Application Process
Submit your admissions application and related documents (application, transcripts, and test scores) by the priority application deadline of June 15 (some scholarships may have other deadlines).
This information is for the 2025-26 school year.
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni Scholarship | Child, grandchild or spouse of an MSU alumnus | up to $1,000 |
| Kentucky Transfer Scholarship | 3.50 GPA 3.25 GPA 3.00 GPA |
$4,000 $2,500 $1,500 |
| Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 1 | Transfer GPA of 3.75+ and a minimum of 24 hours |
$10,000 |
| Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 2 | Transfer GPA of 3.50+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $7,000 |
| Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 3 | Transfer GPA of 3.00+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $4,500 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship | 3.75+ cumulative college GPA |
$1,000 |
| Reciprocity Merit Scholarship - Tier 1 | Transfer GPA of 3.75+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $7,000 |
| Reciprocity Merit Scholarship - Tier 2 | Transfer GPA of 3.50+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $4,000 |
| Reciprocity Merit Scholarship - Tier 3 | Transfer GPA of 3.00+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $1,500 |
Transfer Scholarships Must Meet the Following Criteria:
- Be admitted to MSU as a new transfer student and have completed at least 24 hours of non-developmental, college-level credit.
- Submit a completed application packet, including application and transcripts, by the priority application deadline of June 15.
Notes:
- If you are receiving the Non-Resident Merit Scholarship and are being charged instate tuition because all of your courses are ONLINE or all your courses are at one of our regional campuses, your scholarship will be reduced as follows: Tier 1 = $7,000; Tier 2 = $4,000; Tier 3 = $1,500.
- Ohio reciprocity counties include Adams, Athens, Brown, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Scioto and Vinton.
- You must be enrolled full-time at MSU to receive scholarships.
Contact Us
Scholarship Services
121 E. Second St.
Morehead, KY 40351
FAFSA Code: 001976
EMAIL: scholarships@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2011
FAX: 606-783-2293
