Honors Scholarship
Morehead State University is pleased to announce the new Honors Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship will be offered to 40 entering freshmen each year. For Information about this scholarship and the application process, please view the Honors Scholarship Application Packet (.pdf).
Students are encouraged to apply early, using a 6-semester transcript, as these scholarships are highly competitive. Students should apply by submitting all application materials no later than January 15, 2010. Interviews will begin in November for early applicants. Scholarship recipients will be announced February 1, 2010.
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP
Value per year: Full tuition.
To qualify: Be admitted to MSU as an entering freshman or as a transfer student with less than 24 total semester hours AND meet BOTH of the following requirements:
1. Be a legal resident of Kentucky; and
2. Be admitted with a minimum admission index of 620 or higher; and also meet both: a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 or higher; and a minimum ACT composite of 23 or higher or SAT combined score of 1060 or higher (Note: A 3.5 GPA and a 23 ACT would equal an Admission Index of 580, which would not meet the minimum Admission Index requirement of 620. See the section in this brochure on calculating an Admission Index and the Scholarship Eligibility Grid for more information.);
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Submit a completed application packet, including application form, transcript and test scores, by the March 15 priority deadline. Note: Students should apply as early as possible to ensure consideration, as funds are limited for these highly-competitive scholarships.
Criteria for renewal:
Achieve a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA during each of the first two semesters and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 for each semester thereafter.
NOTE: May NOT be awarded in addition to other scholarships.
VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Value: $1,000 for one year immediately following high school graduation.
To qualify: Be admitted to MSU as an entering freshman AND meet TWO of the following requirements:
1. Be a legal resident of Kentucky; and
2. Be ranked number one in class by seven semester high school transcript; or
3. Be an alumnus of Kentucky Governor’s Scholars or Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts with an ACT composite of 18-22;
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Submit a completed application packet, including application form, transcript and test scores, by the March 15 priority deadline. Note: Students should apply as early as possible to ensure consideration, as funds are limited for these Valedictorian Scholarships. If funds are exhausted for this category, priority will be given to qualifying students with the highest Admission Index figures and with the earliest date of submission of completed application packet.
Criteria for renewal:
This scholarship is NOT eligible for renewal after the first year immediately following high school graduation.
NOTE: May be awarded in addition to other scholarships.
DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Value per year: $1,000.
To qualify: Be admitted to MSU as an entering freshman or transfer student with less than 24 total semester hours AND meet ALL of the following requirements:
1. Be a legal resident of Kentucky; and
2. Have an ethnic background of African American, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian, or Pacific Islander; and
3. Have a minimum ACT composite score of 18 or higher.
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Submit a completed application packet, including application form, transcript and test scores, by the March 15 priority deadline. Note: Students should apply as early as possible to ensure consideration, as funds are limited for these Diversity Scholarships. If funds are exhausted for this category, priority will be given to qualifying students with the highest Admission Index figures and with the earliest date of submission of completed application packet.
Criteria for renewal:
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
NOTE: May be awarded in addition to other scholarships.
ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
Value per year: $1,000.
To qualify: Be admitted to MSU as an entering freshman or as a transfer student with less than 24 total semester hours AND meet ALL of the following requirements:
1. Be a legal resident of Kentucky; and
2. Have at least one parent or grandparent or the student’s spouse be an MSU alumnus and an active member of the MSU Alumni Association. Active member is defined as someone who makes annual gifts to the MSU Foundation, Inc.; and
3. Be admitted with a minimum admission index of 450 or higher; and also meet a minimum ACT composite of 18 or higher or SAT combined score of 860 or higher (Note: A 2.5 GPA and an 18 ACT would equal an Admission Index of 430, which would not meet the minimum Admission Index requirement of 450 to be unconditionally admitted. See the section in this brochure on calculating an Admission Index for more information.);
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Submit a completed application packet, including application form, transcript and test scores, by the March 15 priority deadline. Note: Students should apply as early as possible to ensure consideration, as funds are limited for these Alumni Scholarships. If funds are exhausted for this category, priority will be given to qualifying students with the highest Admission Index figures and with the earliest date of submission of completed application packet.
Criteria for renewal:
Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 during each of the first two semesters and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for each semester thereafter.
NOTE: May be awarded in addition to other scholarships.
With the exception of Valedictorian, Diversity and Alumni Scholarships, a student may not receive more than one scholarship listed in this publication.
Admission Index
To calculate your Admission Index, use the following:
(GPA x 100) (ACT x 10) = Admission Index
Example: A 3.5 GPA and an ACT composite score of 23
3.5 GPA x 100 = 350
23 ACT score x 10 = 230
= An Admission Index of 580
All scholarships are subject to availability of funds and include priority deadlines for consideration.
Scholarship Eligibility Grid
Use this reference chart to match GPA and ACT scores to determine if you meet scholarship qualifications.