MSU offers scholarship for incoming freshmen

MURRAY -- Murray State University is adopting a new scholarship worth $1,500 per academic year for freshmen beginning in fall 2018.

The Deans Scholarship is an annual award for first-time freshmen who qualify. Recipients will receive $750 for the fall and spring semesters, respectively, for four years or until their bachelor's degree is completed -- whichever occurs first. The scholarship is non-refundable and can be applied to direct costs, such as tuition, on-campus housing and meal plans.

"Typically, students falling within the ACT and GPA ranges for this scholarship are leaders in high school and continue that leadership in college," said Fred Dietz, associate vice president for enrollment management. "These students pursue numerous opportunities and we are seeking to reward them for their hard work."

Incoming freshmen eligible for the Deans Scholarship must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher in addition to an ACT composite score between 21 and 23 or an SAT score of 1060 to 1150. The student must also be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester at Murray State. For renewal, recipients are required to maintain a 3.2 cumulative college GPA and remain enrolled full time students, earning at least 24 credit hours within the academic year. Students must also attend required educational sessions.

Overall, Murray State offers several academic and competitive scholarships in addition to discounts and waivers each year, awarding an average of $5,573 per student. The university also awards competitive scholarships to prospective and current students who complete the Murray State General Scholarship Application. A variety of privately funded scholarships are available as well through the Murray State University Foundation, and are part of the same online application.

The Murray State General Scholarship Application can be accessed on Murray State's myGate homepage and can be completed after the student is admitted and for each year they will be returning to Murray State. All applications must be completed and submitted by Jan. 16 at 4:30 p.m. There is also a June 1 deadline for non-traditional and graduate student specific scholarships. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive payment from any Murray State scholarship.

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