Scholarship Office

When/where will the scholarship application be available?

The application for Competitive University Scholarships will be available online starting November 1st at www.murraystate.edu/scholarships.

Is the application available online only?

We are encouraging only online application. Even if you do not have access to the internet at home, the scholarship website can be reached from school or your local library. However, please contact us at 1(800) 272-4678 Ext. 4 if you have trouble using our online application.

When is the deadline for application?

All materials must be received by the scholarship office by January 15th.

Can materials be postmarked by the deadline?

No. Everything needs to be into the scholarship office by the deadline in order to be considered for scholarships.

Do I have to apply for admission?

Yes. You do need to apply for admission in order to be considered for scholarships.

What additional materials do I need to send in?

Incoming Freshmen need to send One (1) Letter of Recommendation and a Resume or list of activities to:

Office of Financial Aid/Scholarships

122 Ordway Hall

Murray , KY 42071

Transfer Students need to send their transcript and Incoming Freshmen also need to send their transcript and ACT scores to the Admissions Office at:

Undergraduate Admissions

102 Curris Center

Murray , KY 42071

Current Students need to submit a resume or list of activities.

When will I know if I have received a scholarship?

New Students will be notified via letter and email if they have been awarded scholarships.

Current MSU students will be sent an email to their MSU email address if they have been awarded a scholarship.

Not-traditional student-specific scholarships are not awarded until the summer and notification will be sent accordingly.

Do I have to declare a major to be eligible for scholarships?

No. However, you may not be considered for any departmental scholarships that require declaration of specific majors.

Is there an over-award policy?

Yes. It can be accessed online at http://www.murraystate.edu/scholarships/overaward.htm. Your total award including University scholarships, outside scholarships, grants, loans, and KEES money can not exceed the total cost of attendance set by the Office of Financial Aid/Scholarship each year. This amount allows for tuition, room, and board as well as books, transportation, and other school related expenses. If your total award exceeds said cost of attendance, your scholarships may be reduced. However, you may recover some or all of this money by purchasing a computer. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid/Scholarship at 1(800) 272-4678 Ext. 3 or 4 in order to arrange this.