The MSU College of Engineering offers more than 150 scholarships to incoming freshmen & transfer students each year for a total of approximately $220,800 in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. THERE IS NO SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM AND NO NEED TO APPLY AS SCHOLARSHIP DECISIONS WILL BE MADE BASED ON YOUR MSU APPLICATION, ACADEMIC MERIT, AND FINANCIAL NEED. SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS WILL BE MADE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF APRIL.


The following guidelines govern the selection process:
Academic excellence is the primary criterion, but financial need is considered for some awards. Some awards are based on extracurricular activities, community service, co-op and other work experience, professional and honor societies, career interests, and other relevant information.


For the past several years incoming freshmen scholarships were offered to students with minimum 32 or higher ACT composite or 1460 SAT, and 3.8 or higher HS GPA, with financial needs.

Please see the College of Engineering Undergraduate Scholarships web page for specific details: https://www.egr.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/scholarships