Scholarships

Murray State University has numerous academic and leadership scholarship opportunities. To be considered, students must apply every year. The deadline for application for all undergraduate (high school seniors, current college students, transfer students) and graduate students is February 1 each year. Applications are available by November 1 each year. Awards are generally made by April 1.

Applications and information are now available online. High School students must either download an application from the Office of University Scholarships website or obtain a copy from their high school counselor. You may still apply for scholarships if your ACT score is not on file with Murray State. However, you will not be sent an application automatically. You must request one yourself. To be competitive you should have a 25 ACT, leadership responsibilities, a strong, well-written essay, and be in the top 15% of your graduating class. College level work should be with a 3.5 GPA or better. Upperclassmen may access the online application, or pick up a copy in Ordway Hall, room 122.

Scholarships available to Recreation and Leisure Services students:

GORE Bailey Gore Lions Club Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

Pursing degree in Dept. of Health, P.E. and Recreation
Preference to recreation majors
KY residents

PRESS Presson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:

All Students
Major-health, physical education and recreation, or military science/ROTC, or family and consumer studies
US Citizen
This scholarship rotates between Exercise Science, Recreation & Leisure Services and Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Management.

Other scholarships may apply. See a complete listing of scholarships in the Scholarship Booklet available on the Scholarship Office website.

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