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MSU Non-resident Scholarship (International Admissions Scholarships)

Michigan State University, United States

Scholarship overview

The MSU Non-resident Scholarship is a merit award with several levels granted to high-achieving international first-year undergraduates at Michigan State University, based on academic performance and the rigor and success of their curriculum.

Award Information

  • Incoming first-year student with non-U.S. residency status.
  • Admitted to MSU; all admitted international students are automatically considered.
  • Recipients must maintain international residency for tuition purposes.
  • The award must be used for the semester of initial enrollment and cannot be deferred.
  • Awards run for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters as an undergraduate.
  • Recipients must complete at least 12 credit hours each semester and remain in good academic standing.
  • MSU may adjust the award for other MSU scholarships or sponsor tuition support.
  • President's Award: $18,000
  • Provost's Award: $15,000
  • Dean's Award: $12,000
  • 1855 Scholarship: $9,000
  • Beaumont Tower Scholarship: $5,000
  • Global Community Scholars Scholarship: $3,000

Apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline for a decision by January 15; decisions for the scholarship are released by mid-February.

  1. Submit the MSU international first-year application (early action by Nov. 1 recommended).
  2. No separate scholarship application is needed; the application for admission is the only submission.

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How selection works

Only a limited number of considered students receive offers; meeting the criteria does not guarantee an award. Review considers GPA and curriculum rigor, and may include the essay and application materials.

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