Midwestern State University offers students over $2 million in general academic merit scholarships each year. New incoming freshmen who are admitted to MSU Texas by April 1 for fall are automatically considered for our general merit, Phi Theta Kappa, Regents and ISD scholarships.
New incoming transfer students seeking their first bachelor’s degree who are admitted to MSU by July 1 for fall or November 1 for spring are automatically considered for our general merit and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships.
These are awarded if the deadline and criteria are met for the first semester that you are applying for admission. Scholarships range from $500-$2,500 per academic year for students who qualify.
| Scholarship | Selection Criteria* | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Distinction | 1420 SAT or 31 ACT or Top 10% (Rank) | $2500 per year |
| Freshman Excellence | 1240 SAT or 26 ACT or 11-15% (Rank) | $2000 per year |
| Outstanding Freshman | 1160 SAT or 24 ACT or 16-20% (Rank) | $1000 per year |
| Freshman Achievement | 1100 SAT or 22 ACT or 21-30% (Rank) | $750 per year |
| Freshman Recognition | 1070 SAT or 21 ACT or 31-40% (Rank) | $500 per year |
| Transfer Excellence | Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA, seeking their first bachelor's degree, and student must have completed at least 12 credit hours by the posted deadline for the semester you are applying | $2,000 per year |
| Transfer Achievement | Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, seeking their first bachelor's degree, and student must have completed at least 12 credit hours by the posted deadline for the semester you are applying. | $1,500 per year |
| Phi Theta Kappa** | Membership in PTK at a previous institution. Ensure PTK is indicated on official community college transcript or provide proof of membership by posted deadline for the semester you are applying. Must be seeking their first bachelor's degree. | $1,200 per year |
All scholarships are subject to available funding. Freshman and Transfer scholarships do not stack.
*SAT scores are based on the combined Critical Reading and Math scores only. For students that attend a non-ranking school, a cumulative unweighted 4.0 gpa will be reviewed.
**Is stackable with other transfer merit scholarships
| Regents Valedictorian | High school valedictorian | $3,000 per year |
| Regents Salutatorian | High school salutatorian | $2,000 per year |
| ISD Valedictorian/Salutatorian*** | Valedictorian or salutatorian from select local ISDs | $4,000 per year |
| Dual Credit Award | Dual credit student enrolled at MSU and continues at MSU after high school graduation | $1,000 per year |
***ISD Valedictorian/Salutatorian is NOT stackable with the Regents scholarships.
Redwine Honors Program Scholarship – $4000 per year
Designed to bring out the best in academically talented students and to serve as the core of academic excellence with the university community.
Deadline – January 15
Priddy Scholars Program – Full Tuition and Residential Funding
Recognizes 10 outstanding students who are the first in their immediate family to attend a four-year university. Scholarships are selective and cover tuition, books, room, board, and study abroad.
Athletics
Information regarding athletic scholarships can be obtained from the Head Coach of the particular sport. For list of more scholarship opportunities, students should seek information about applications and deadlines through the academic departments, Financial Aid, and University Donor Services.
Dallas County Promise
MSU Texas is a Dallas County Promise Partner and participates in the Dallas County Promise program.
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