Dr. Marvin D. Mills, Sr. Scholars Program

Students are required to meet the requirements for receiving the scholarship set forth by the Scholarship Office.

Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence (OMI)

The Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence provides resources, academic support, programming and leadership opportunities. In addition, the office assists the University in providing a forum to help all persons on campus, and in the greater Murray community, better understand issues of diversity and inclusion. 

The Diversity Scholars Program is a part of the Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence located in the Dr. Marvin D. Mills, Sr., Multicultural Center, Curris Center Room 101. The Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership & Inclusive Excellence is a place on campus where students can find a community that focuses on the support of multicultural students and the multicultural student experience. The Office serves as a place for students to meet, study and reflect.

Purpose

The Diversity Scholars Program is responsible for the development and implementation of programs, activities, and procedures designed to enhance the academic success, retention, and personal development of Marvin D. Mills Diversity Scholars. The Diversity Scholars Program embodies a commitment to diversity as expressed through abilities, age, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic differences.

Contact the Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership and Inclusive Excellence at 270.809.6836 or via email at msu.multiculturalinitiatives@murraystate.edu for more information.

Diversity Scholarships

Awarded to Incoming Freshmen

Who is eligible
Graduating high school seniors with:

  • A minimum of 24 ACT composite score
  • AND a 3.2 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

AWARD COVERS

  • Tuition cost equal to Kentucky cost of tuition
  • On-campus housing (double occupancy)
  • Meal plan
  • Awarded for up to four years at Murray State, or until a Bachelor's degree is obtained (whichever occurs first)
  • Scholars must meet requirements listed below each year to renew

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
  • Earn at least 24 credits hours within the academic year (fall & spring semesters combined)
  • Complete Mills Multicultural Center requirements
  • Participate in the Emerging Scholars Institute

 

Awarded to Incoming Freshmen

Who is eligible
Graduating high school seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

AWARD COVERS

  • $6,000 annually - can pay toward any direct cost, non-penalty fees (i.e. tuition, on-campus housing, meal plan, etc.)
  • Awarded for up to four years at Murray State, or until a Bachelor's degree is obtained (whichever occurs first)
  • Scholars must meet requirements listed below each year to renew

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative Murray State GPA
  • Enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
  • Earn at least 24 credits hours within the academic year (fall & spring semesters combined)
  • Complete Mills Multicultural Center requirements
  • Participate in the Emerging Scholars Institute

Awarded to Incoming Freshmen

Who is eligible
Graduating high school seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

AWARD COVERS

  • $2000 annually - can pay toward any direct cost, non-penalty fees (i.e. tuition, on-campus housing, meal plan, etc)
  • Awarded for up to four years at Murray State, or until a Bachelor's degree is obtained (whichever occurs first)
  • Scholars must meet requirements listed below each year to renew

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Maintain a 2.75 cumulative Murray State GPA
  • Enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
  • Earn at least 24 credits hours within the academic year (fall & spring semesters combined)
  • Complete Mills Multicultural Center requirements
  • Participate in the Emerging Scholars Institute

Awarded to Current STUDENTS

Who is eligible
Current Murray State students enrolled full-time with:

  • a 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • AND enrolled full-time for the upcoming academic year
  • AND in good standing with the Emerging Scholars Institute
  • AND involved in leadership activities

AWARD COVERS

  • $2000 annually - can pay toward any direct cost, non-penalty fees (i.e. tuition, on-campus housing, meal plan, etc)
  • Awarded for up to six semesters at Murray State, or until a Bachelor's degree is obtained (whichever occurs first)
  • Scholars must meet requirements listed below each year to renew

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Maintain a 2.5 cumulative Murray State GPA
  • Enroll full-time (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
  • Earn at least 24 credits hours within the academic year (fall & spring semesters combined)
  • Complete Mills Multicultural Center requirements
  • Remain in good standing with the Emerging Scholars Institute

 

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