Specific Criteria Scholarships
The following scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who meet the criteria
specified by the award. Satisfying the criteria does not guarantee that a student will receive a scholarship since the amount of funding may limit the number of awards that can be offered. Consideration for these awards is automatic. In
some instances, an additional application is required. Check the searchable scholarship
database for additional major-specific scholarships awarded directly by colleges and departments.
- William Carr MSU Black Alumni Scholarship
- Awarded to a student based on academic achievement and financial need.
- Creative Arts Scholarship
- Awarded to a limited number of students indicating English, art, or theatre as a major. Please choose the appropriate application.
Creative Arts Scholarship application for Art majors
Creative Arts Scholarship application for English majors
Creative Arts Scholarship application for Theatre majors
- Debate Team Scholarship
- Awarded to a member of the MSU Debate Team
- Harold I. Gach Scholarship Endowment
- Awarded to two residents of Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb county, Michigan, who has been affected by cancer (either student or parent). Harold I. Gach Scholarship application
- James B. Hamilton Scholarship
- Awarded to two participants in the Mowbray Scholars competition displaying academic achievement.
- Jay Samuel Hartt Scholarships
- Awarded to five students indicating interest in the arts or humanities.
- Honors College Alumni Association Scholarship
- Awarded to a limited number of students invited to be members of the Honors College.
- Violet L. Wilton Herbert Endowed Scholarship
- Awarded to a student displaying academic achievement.
- Earvin Magic Johnson Scholarship Endowed by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Awarded to a limited number of students based on academic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated leadership in extra-curricular activities and community involvement.
- Miller-Wilson Michigan State University Black Alumni Scholarship
- Awarded to a student based on academic achievement and financial need.
- Marian E. Moore Scholarship
- Awarded to a student based on academic achievement and financial need.
- MSU 4-H Scholarship
- Awarded to six 4-H program participants.
- MSU Family Fund
- Awarded to 10 children or grandchildren of eligible Michigan State University employees or retirees. Family Fund Scholarship application
- MSU Promise Endowed Scholarship
- Awarded to a student displaying academic achievement, special talents, and experiences.
- Pipes-McAdoo MSU Black Alumni Scholarship
- Awarded to a student based on academic achievement and financial need.
- Schupan and Sons/Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association Scholarship
- Awarded to a limited number of children of Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers employees.
- Dr. Gary L. Seevers Scholarship
- Awarded to a limited number of students invited to the Honors College who are majoring in an area offered by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
- Walter and Shirley Sperber Scholarship
- Awarded to two students with at least one deceased parent. Sperber Scholarship application
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951 Foundation Scholarship
- Awarded to three members or children of members of UFCW Local 951.
- Greg and Pamela Zbasnik Honors Scholarship
- Awarded to two students invited to be members of the Honors College.
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