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
Scholarship Renewal Information
Freshman four-year academic scholarships are automatically renewed each year for students who maintain full-time enrollment (12 or more credits at MSUM) and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0–3.49 who are actively engaged in campus life may qualify for renewal through an additional review process. Eligible students will receive information about next steps from the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid.