Scholarships for High School Students
Mountain State University has developed scholarships specifically for high school seniors. Students must apply by March 1st and begin classes at the MSU-Beckley campus in the fall semester following their high school graduation.
High School Senior Scholarship details
| Scholarship | Amount Received |
|---|---|
| Valedictorian Scholarship | Full Tuition |
| Salutatorian Scholarship | Half Tuition |
| HSTA Scholarship | $4,000 per academic year |
| Leadership Scholarship | $3,000 per academic year |
| Presidential Scholars Scholarship | $2,000 per academic year |
| Dean Scholarship | $1,000 per academic year |
| Theatre Scholarship | $1,000 per academic year |
Promise Scholarship
Mountain State University participates in the West Virginia PROMISE (Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-state Student Excellence) Scholarship Program. The PROMISE Scholarship is available to students who graduate from West Virginia schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in core classes and a competitive ACT or SAT score. Additional information, including current scholarship amounts and complete eligibility requirements, is available at www.promisescholarships.org.
Matching Scholarships
MSU matches up to $250 per semester for selected civic and organizational scholarships. Contact the Financial Aid Office for a list of eligible scholarships.
The University will match any scholarship awarded by the Ruritan National Foundation for students attending MSU. Application for these scholarships is made through Ruritan.
Rewards-Based Scholarships
MSU also awards scholarships at select conferences and competitions for DECA, FBLA, HOSA, and ProStart.
Need-Based Scholarships
Mountain State University offers a variety of need-based and donor specified criteria scholarships through our Advancement office.