Out-of-State Scholarships
Morehead State awards more than $57M 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 2027-28 school year.
Specialized incoming Out-of-state student scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni Family Scholarship^ | Child, grandchild, spouse or parent of an MSU alumnus; limited number awarded; 2.5 GPA | up to $1,000/year |
| Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 1 | 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT composite/1300-1320 SAT | $10,000 |
| Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 2 | 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT composite/1160-1190 SAT | $7,000 |
| Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 3 | 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite/1060-1090 SAT | $4,500 |
Full Tuition scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Opportunity Scholarship^‡ | Competitive | Full tuition |
| YMCA Eagle SOAR Scholarship^‡ | Competitive | Full tuition |
Ohio Regional Tuition Advantage Merit Scholarships
This reciprocity-based program offers in-state tuition rates for eligible students from the following Ohio counties: Adams, Athens, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Scioto, or Vinton.
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 22-24/SAT 1100-1190 | ACT 21/SAT 1060-1090 | ACT 20/SAT 1030-1050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8+ GPA | $8,000 | $7,500 | $7,000 | $3,500 | $2,000 |
| 3.5-3.79 GPA | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $2,000 |
| 3.4-3.49 GPA | $5,000 | $4,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $2,000 |
| 3.3-3.39 GPA | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 |
| 3.0-3.29 GPA | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $1,000 |
Indiana, OHIO & Tennessee Students
Specialized Incoming Student Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Leader Scholarship | 2.85 GPA and 21 ACT composite/SAT 1060-1090 | $11,000 (renewable) |
Note: Regional Tuition Advantage reciprocity program participants excluded.
West Virginia Students
Automatic Incoming Student Scholarship
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOAR Higher Scholarship‡ |
3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite/SAT 1060-1090 |
Full tuition |
^ Separate application process required.
‡ Students must reside on campus for eight semesters to retain their scholarship award.
Notes: Scholarships require on-campus housing for a minimum of 4 semesters. A 50% reduction in scholarship if the housing requirement is not met. 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.
Only composite ACT scores are accepted for scholarship consideration. Superscore ACT results are not accepted.
Foundation Scholarships
Use our online tool to search & 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
