Michigan State University

MSU Non-resident Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Michigan State places international first-year students on a six-level scale, from Global Community Scholars at $3,000 a year up to the President's Scholarship at $15,000.

Two of those levels, Beaumont Tower and Global Community Scholars, appear only on the international page and not on the domestic out-of-state one, so the international scale reaches further down than the domestic equivalent.

The university is candid that only a limited number of those considered receive an offer, and that it may adjust an award against other scholarships or support from a home government. Applying by 1 November is the way to get an early answer.

What It Covers

Tuition

Six levels a year: the President's at $15,000, Provost's at $12,000, Dean's at $10,000, 1855 at $7,000, Beaumont Tower at $5,000 and Global Community Scholars at $3,000. The last two appear on the international page but not the domestic out-of-state one. The university reserves the right to adjust an award against other university scholarships or support from a sponsoring agency or home government.

Eligibility

Entry as an international first-year student, assessed on academic performance with consideration of the rigour and success of the curriculum. Limited to eight consecutive semesters, needing at least 12 credit hours completed each semester, good academic standing and continued international residency for tuition purposes. No numeric grade threshold is published.

Eligible Countries

The university states these scholarships are awarded to incoming first-year students with non-US residency status, and that the application for admission is all that is needed to be considered. All international students admitted are automatically considered.

All countries

How to Apply

No separate application. Applying by the 1 November early action deadline guarantees an admission decision by 15 January, with scholarship decisions released by mid-February. The university notes only a limited number of those considered receive offers.

Application Routes and Dates

Early action deadline

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Recurring deadline: 1 nov (check provider for current cycle)

Timing source · Checked 2026-09-10