MSU awards full tuition for academics and community service
Morehead State University is proud to announce a range of prestigious full tuition scholarship opportunities available to incoming students for Fall 2026. These competitive awards reflect MSU’s commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement.
“At Morehead State University, we strive to give all students an opportunity to attend college and continue to offer one of the most affordable tuition rates in the state. We also strive to attract and reward students who demonstrate academic excellence,” said Dr. Heidi Reid (Class of 2005), assistant vice president for enrollment management. “These students bring energy, innovation, and leadership to our campus, and they help elevate the academic experience for everyone. By investing in scholarships and support systems, we’re not only attracting top talent; we’re empowering future leaders who will make a lasting impact in Kentucky and beyond.
Morehead State currently offers four full tuition scholarships:
- George M. Luckey, Jr. Honors Scholarship
- Governor’s Award+
- Eagle Opportunity Scholarship
- YMCA Eagle SOAR Scholarship
The Honors Scholarship is Morehead State’s most prestigious academic scholarship and is given to students admitted into the George M. Luckey, Jr. Academic Honors Program. The scholarship includes full tuition, housing, a meal plan, a stipend for Eagle Books and funds toward education abroad.
Incoming first-year students who apply for the George M. Luckey, Jr. Academic Honors Program are selected based on the following criteria:
- Academic achievement (including GPA and test scores), as well as challenging coursework.
- Leadership and service experiences
- Awards and recognition
In addition to completing the application packet, interested students must also complete an essay, an interview, and provide samples of work for consideration.
MSU offers two scholarship tiers for alumni of Kentucky’s Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), and Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE). The Governor’s Award+ offers full tuition to students with a minimum ACT score of 25 and a GPA of 3.5. The Governor’s Award provides $8,000 annually to students who have earned a minimum ACT score of 23 and a GPA of 3.5.
Both the Eagle Opportunity Scholarship and the YMCA Eagle SOAR Scholarships are full tuition scholarships for applicants who meet the following requirements:
- Be unconditionally admitted to MSU as an entering first-year student or a transfer student with less than 24 total semester hours.
- Demonstrates community impact and involvement.
Both scholarships are awarded for eight total consecutive semesters if the recipient maintains a minimum cumulative 3.0 MSU GPA, continuous full-time enrollment for fall and spring and at least four semesters of campus housing.
To be eligible for these full tuition scholarship opportunities, students must submit a complete University Admissions Application Packet and the individual scholarship application by the December 1 deadline.
To explore scholarship options at Morehead State, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships or contact the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at 606-783-2011 or finaid@moreheadstate.edu.
