Scholarship Application

GIFT SCHOLARSHIPS
Mountain State University awards gift scholarships each year with the assistance of a number of local donors. Eligible students are presented to the scholarship committee which is made up of faculty, staff, and administration representatives who select recipients based on each scholarship’s criteria. (Link to scholarship list)

HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
The MSU Valedictorian scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who have not attended another postsecondary institution. Eligible students must rank number one (1) in their graduating class and provide the scholarship coordinator with verification of eligibility. The amount of this scholarship is full general tuition and does not include fees. The scholarship does not include the additional tuition for selected enrollment programs. Students must maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA and full-time enrollment status.

HIGH SCHOOL SALUTATORIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
The MSU Salutatorian scholarship is available to incoming freshmen who have not attended another postsecondary institution. Eligible students must rank number two (2) in their graduating class and provide the scholarship coordinator with verification of eligibility. The amount of this scholarship is one-half general tuition and does not include fees. The scholarship does not include the additional tuition for selected enrollment programs. Students must maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA and full-time enrollment status.

USAF: TECHNICAL DEGREE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM (TDSP)
If you’re working on an engineering or meteorological degree, the Air Force Technical Degree Sponsorship Program (TDSP) can help you earn money while you finish your college education. Click here for more information

PRESIDENTIAL AND TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIPS
Mountain State University’s Presidential and Trustee Scholarships are available to incoming freshmen. Applicants must have a 17 on the English and 19 on the Math components of the ACT exam, a high school GPA of 3.0, and the required expected family contribution(EFC). An EFC of 3000-6500 is required for the Presidential Scholarship and 2500-2999 for the Trustee Scholarship.

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is a Graduate Scholarship Program that will award approximately 30 scholarships of up to $50,000 a year to outstanding students beginning their first graduate or professional degree program in fall 2007. The deadline for applying is February 15, 2007. Click here for more information

AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP
Mountain State University’s Ambassador Scholarship program provides a scholarship of $4,000 a year to first-time freshman students who agree to represent the University at student activities, university events and recruiting events. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years if you fulfill all requirements and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. To qualify, you must have a high school GPA of at least 3.0, a composite score of at least 21 on the ACT or 1000 on the SAT, and excellent team and leadership skills.