Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
Missouri State University will be awarding the prestigious Presidential Scholarship to the topmost performing domestic freshman students with exceptional academic records.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must;
i. Obtain 31 ACT or 1390 SAT and 3.90 cumulative GPA at 6th semester {Qualifying test scores must be earned on tests taken during or before October of your senior year}.
Value of Scholarship:
The MSU Presidential Scholarship is valued as $15,000 per year ($7,000 for tuition and $8,000 for on-campus housing).
Total potential value over four years is $60,000.
Non-Missouri residents will also receive a full waiver of non-resident fees for fall and spring semesters.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete admission for application by the above deadline of your senior year
- Be sure to submit a sixth semester transcript showing your cumulative GPA and ACT or SAT score(s) to the Office of Admissions by the deadline.
- Scholarship applicants also need to complete a 2026-27 FAFSA and send the results to Missouri State.
ii. Complete the by the above deadline of your senior year.
The scholarship application consists of three parts:
- Academic information
- Provide your address, contact information, test scores, GPA and other academic details.
- Activities and achievements
- List organizations and activities you’ve participated in, along with awards and honors you’ve received.
- Video submission
- Share your interests, academic goals and career plans in a video.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the MSU Freshman Scholarship Page.