KENTUCKY SCHOLARSHIPS
Morehead State awards more than $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 your needs.
This information applies to new students for the 2026-27 school year.
Merit Scholarships
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply.
| Eligibility Requirements | ACT 28+/SAT 1300-1600 | ACT 25-27/SAT 1200-1290 | ACT 24/SAT 1160-1190 | ACT 21-23/SAT 1060-1150 | ACT 20/SAT 1030-1050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8+ GPA | $8,000 | $7,500 | $7,000 | $3,500 | $2,000 |
| 3.5-3.79 GPA | $4,000 | $4,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $2,000 |
| 3.4-3.49 GPA | $4,000 | $4,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $2,000 |
| 3.3-3.39 GPA | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 |
| 3.0-3.29 GPA | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 |
Specialized incoming student scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni Family Scholarship^ | Child, grandchild or spouse of an MSU alumnus; limited number awarded | up to $1,000/year |
| Governor's Awards+ (Alumnus of GSP, GSA, GSE) |
Alumnus of one of these three programs; 25 ACT/SAT 1220 & 3.5 GPA | FULL TUITION |
| Governor's Awards (Alumnus of GSP, GSA, GSE) |
Alumnus of one of these three programs; 23 ACT/SAT 1130-1150 & 3.5 GPA | $8,000 |
| Rogers Scholar Award | Rogers Scholar alumnus; 19 ACT/SAT 990-1020, 3.25 GPA | $9,000 & 1 year housing ($4,800) |
Full Tuition scholarships
These scholarships require a separate application & have an early deadline.
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Opportunity Scholarship^ | Competitive | Full tuition |
| Honors Scholarship*^ | Competitive | Up to full tuition, housing & stipend for textbooks, meal plan & education abroad |
| YMCA Eagle SOAR Scholarship^ | Competitive | Full tuition |
* Housing stipend cost of the honors hall, Eagle Books stipend, a designated meal plan, and $1,500 one-time education abroad allowance.
^ Separate application process required.
Notes: Scholarships require on-campus housing for a minimum of 4 semesters. There is a 50% reduction in scholarships if the housing requirement is not met. An unweighted high school GPA is utilized for all scholarships. Students must be enrolled full-time at MSU to receive scholarships.
All awards are contingent upon the availability of funding and may be subject to change.
Foundation Scholarships
Use our online tool to search and apply for scholarships funded through the MSU Foundation.
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
