Freshman Academic Scholarships
Minnesota State Moorhead invests in your potential through merit-based academic scholarships. Incoming freshmen who demonstrate strong achievement in the classroom are awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, for total scholarship awards of $2,000 to $40,000. Students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.2 are eligible for freshman academic scholarships; ACT scores may also be considered if submitted.
There’s no separate application required – just apply for admission. The earlier you apply, the more consideration you will receive for these awards.
December 1 — Early Action Deadline
- Apply by Dec. 1 for priority scholarship consideration
- Receive a guaranteed invitation to scholarship competition days, if eligible
- Scholarship award notifications sent in February
January 15 — Regular Action
- Final deadline to apply for full scholarship consideration
July 1 — Late Action
- Applications received after Jan. 15 through July 1 will receive limited scholarship consideration based on availability