Scholarships
Morehead State awards nearly $48.6M 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 need.
Apply for Scholarships
Start here to apply for scholarships to help you achieve your dreams (and keep college affordable).
Explore Scholarship Options"Every day, I hope to make a difference in my field by really trying to innovate and push the sound forward and preserve these traditional themes and music that we can play. You know, I always keep it in my head that, you know, someone took a big chance on me, and I had this opportunity to do something, and I'm not going to waste it."
Peyton Burns
Traditional Music Major
Lawrenceburg, KY
2025 Recipient of the Steve Cooley Bluegrass & Banjo Scholarship
Additional Resources
Freshman Scholarship Calculator
Learn what you could receive in scholarships as a first-year or early-college student.
Transfer Scholarship Calculator
Learn what you could receive in scholarships as a transfer student to Morehead State.
Alumni Scholarship Info
Visit the MSU Alumni Association website for additional information about scholarships available to legacy students.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
121 E. Second St.
Morehead, KY 40351
FAFSA Code: 001976
EMAIL: scholarships@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2011
FAX: 606-783-2293
