Honors Scholarship Competition Day

Minnesota State University Moorhead is excited to welcome students and their guests to Honors Scholarship Competition Day!

Spend the day exploring campus, meeting faculty and staff, and taking part in scholarship interviews and activities designed just for you.

Eligibility: Students with a 3.7 GPA or higher are invited to participate in the Honors Scholarship Competition.

During the event, students will take part in a 15-minute interview with a panel of faculty and staff.

Guests can join campus tours and connect with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, and Housing & Residence Life to learn more about life at MSUM.

Everyone is invited to enjoy the Scholars Luncheon, where you can connect with current students, faculty, and staff in a relaxed setting.

Register today for one of our Honors Scholarship Competition Days and discover what it means to be part of the Dragon community!

Friday, January 30, 2026

Tips for success:

  • Be prepared to share about yourself and your experiences.
  • Dress for success, business casual recommended.
  • If interviewing, bring any questions that you may have pertaining to the Honors College.
  • Enjoy, have some fun, and be confident!
Honors Scholarship Competition Day Schedule
  • What is the Moorhead Honors College | CMU 105
    A Discussion with the Dean of the Honors College and panel.
  • Honors Classroom Experience | Library 103
    Learn how your college credits fit into your Moorhead education.
  • Campus Tours | CMU Sun Garden Lounge
    Personalized campus, residence halls, and academic tours.
    Offered at: Every 30 minutes between 9:00 am and 11:30 am
  • Visit with Staff from Admissions, Scholarship & Financial Aid, and Housing & Residence Life
    Housing & Residence Life Location: CMU Sun Garden Lounge
    Admissions and Financial Aid & Scholarships Location: CMU Upstairs Lounge
  • Scholars Lunch | CMU Ballroom
    Offered at: 12:00 pm (Noon)

Additional Campus Activity
As a part of your Honors College Scholarship Competition Day, we invite you to attend Noize Night on Saturday, Jan. 31. Watch as the Dragons take on Mankato in women's and men's basketball at 3:30 and 5:30 pm in Nemzek Fieldhouse. This blackout night includes a T-shirt giveaway, pyrotechnics, themed concessions, facepainting, pep band and choir performances, prizes, and more. Mentalist Christopher Carter will perform.

If you have any questions please email tourmsum@mnstate.edu.