Scholarship Awarding University:
Michigan State UniversityType of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the
Scholarship Summary:
MSU offers a number of high-achieving scholarships to a select cohort of domestic candidates (US citizens and residents only) based on intellectual performance and participation in the MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The MSU high-achieving scholarships are awarded to a limited number of incoming freshmen based on grade point average, class rank, standardized test scores or similar criteria. Consideration for these awards are automatic, and no additional applications are required.
Value of Scholarship:
The MSU High-Achieving Scholarships are namely as follows;
A. Joseph R. and Sarah L. Williams Scholarship
Recipients of the Joseph R. and Sarah L. Williams Scholarship will receive;
a) Tuition and fees,
b) Room and board (double occupancy in an MSU residence hall and silver meal plan)
c) $7,500 experiential education stipend
B. Alumni Distinguished Scholarship
15 recipients of the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship will receive;
a) Tuition and fees,
b) Room and board (double occupancy in an MSU residence hall and silver meal plan)
c) $1,000 annual stipend
Other Scholarships awarded include;
i. Distinguished Freshman Scholarship: Tuition and fees for eight semesters (Awarded to 20 runners-up in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition);
ii. Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Commended Finalist: $2,500 per year for eight semesters (Awarded to 30 finalists in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition);
iii. Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Commended Semifinalist: $1,500 per year for eight semesters (Awarded to 65 semifinalists in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition)
All above awards are renewable annually.
Scholarship Application Guide:
Invitations to compete in the Alumni Distinguished examination will be sent to the most outstanding students who by the deadline.
Scholarship Website:
Scholarship Application Guide:
Invitations to compete in the Alumni Distinguished examination will be sent to the most outstanding students who by the deadline.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Michigan State University Freshman Scholarship Page.