Scholarships Made Simple
Did you know that when you apply to MSU Texas, you are automatically considered for scholarships? It is true!
Our general merit scholarships can help reduce your overall costs. Continue to offset expenses by receiving scholarships from generous individuals who believe in investing in your education. Do not miss out on these opportunities — find out more today!
In Scholarships are awarded to MSU Texas Mustangs annually
Of students receive an MSU Texas General Merit Scholarship
Total number of scholarships available at MSU Texas
What Scholarships Are Available to You?
As you can see below, there are a number of great scholarships offered at MSU Texas!
General Merit Scholarships are determined based on your prior academic achievements.
For fall applicants, the deadline date is May 1 for freshman, and July 1 for transfer students.
For spring applicants, the deadline is November 1 for all students.
Note: All scholarships are subject to available funding.
- Freshmen Merit Scholarships
- Transfer Merit Scholarships
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- Additional Scholarships
| Freshmen Scholarships | Unweighted High School GPA | SAT* or ACT | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3500 Freshmen Scholar | 1500/34 | AND | Top 5% | |
| $2500 Freshmen Distinction | 3.9-4.0 | |||
| $2000 Freshmen Excellence | 3.79-3.89 | |||
| $1500 Freshmen Outstanding | 3.5-3.78 |
*SAT scores are based on the combined Critical Reading and Math scores only.
| Transfer Students† | Unweighted GPA and transfer credits | Annual Award |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence | 3.50 GPA with 12 credit hours | $2,000 |
| Achievement | 3.00 GPA with 12 credit hours | $1,500 |
†Transfer scholarships cannot be combined with freshman merit scholarships.
| Phi Theta Kappa†† | Annual Award |
|---|---|
| Member of Phi Theta Kappa at a previous institution | $1,200 |
††Is stackable with other merit scholarships. The community college transcript must show the Phi Theta Kappa designation or a copy of the Phi Theta Kappa membership certificate must be provided to the Admissions Office by the printed deadline based on student type.
| 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 | Students who take and pass at least one MSU Texas course during the fall or spring semester of their senior year and continue their education at MSU Texas immediately after high school graduation. | $1,000 per year |
†††ISD Valedictorian/Salutatorian cannot be combined with the Regents scholarships.
Redwine Honors Program
Application Deadline: January 15
The Priddy Scholars Program
The Priddy Scholars Program made a way for me. I come from a middle-class family, the middle of three. Not only did the Priddy scholarship help me financially get through school, but I also credit the program for being the reason I became so heavily involved on campus.
Keri Bell, Class of 2019
Athletic Scholarships
Additional MSU Texas Scholarship Opportunities
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How Do I Qualify for Scholarships?
Each scholarship has its own eligibility requirements. As stated above, our general merit scholarships are based on your prior achievements that we obtain through your application to MSU Texas.
Remember, to maximize your financial aid potential, it is important to complete the FAFSA or TASFA by the March 15 priority deadline.
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Scholarships FAQs
Are there GPA or academic performance requirements to maintain scholarship eligibility?
In most cases, yes. Please consult your scholarships to learn more.
Can scholarships be used for expenses beyond tuition, such as books, housing, or other educational costs?
Are scholarships renewable each year or do I need to reapply?
It depends on your scholarship. Many scholarships renew as long as you maintain the eligibility requirements, but others are term limited.
Once admitted to MSU Texas, you will receive an offer letter with additional details regarding your scholarships. The only university provided scholarships that are renewable are merit scholarships.
Can I earn more scholarship money than the cost of attendance?
Are other scholarships available besides the ones on this website?
Yes. Students should check with the department in which they are majoring for scholarship opportunities in that area.
Freshmen and transfer students, please visit the Admissions scholarship website.
I received a scholarship check. Where do I send the check so that it may be applied to my account?
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