Out-of-State Scholarships
Morehead State awards more than $15M 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 2025-26 school year.
Specialized incoming student scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 1 | 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT composite | $10,000 |
| Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 2 | 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT composite | $7,000 |
| Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 3 | 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite | $4,500 |
| Reciprocity Merit Scholarship Tier 1 | 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT composite | $7,000 |
| Reciprocity Merit Scholarship Tier 2 | 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT composite | $4,000 |
| Reciprocity Merit Scholarship Tier 3 | 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite | $1,500 |
| Alumni Scholarship^ | Child, grandchild, or spouse of an MSU alumnus | up to $1,000 |
Competitive student scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Honors Scholarship*^ | Competitive | Full tuition, housing, textbook stipend, meal plan and education abroad. |
| Eagle Opportunity Scholarship^ | Competitive | Full tuition |
| YMCA Eagle SOAR Scholarship^ | Competitive | Full tuition |
Indiana, Illinois & Tennessee Students
Automatic Incoming Student Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Leaders | 2.85 GPA and 21 ACT composite | $11,000 (renewable) |
Competitive Student Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Honors Scholarship*^ (Apply Now) |
Competitive | Full tuition, housing & stipend for textbooks, meal plan & education abroad. |
Virginia & West Virginia Students
Automatic Incoming Student Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOAR Higher |
3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite |
Full tuition |
Competitive Student Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility Requirements | Annual Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Honors Scholarship*^ (Apply Now) |
Competitive | Full tuition, housing & stipend for textbooks, meal plan & education abroad. |
*Housing stipend cost of honors hall, $500 textbook stipend, a designated meal plan, $1,500 one-time education abroad allowance.
^ Separate application process required.
Note: Unweighted high school GPA utilized for all scholarships; Scholarships require on-campus housing for a minimum of 4 semesters. There is a 40% reduction in scholarships if the housing requirement is not met. Must be enrolled full-time at MSU to receive scholarships.
Foundation Scholarships
Use our online tool to search and apply for scholarships funded through the MSU Foundation.
Contact Us
Scholarship Services
121 E. Second St.
Morehead, KY 40351
FAFSA Code: 001976
EMAIL: scholarships@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2011
FAX: 606-783-2293
