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Michigan State University Distinguished First-year Scholarship

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deadline Due: April 1, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Michigan State University Distinguished First-year Scholarship, with an application deadline in April, offers 20 awards that vary in amount.

Description

High-achieving student scholarships are awarded to a limited number of incoming first-year students based on grade point average, class rank, standardized test scores, or similar criteria. Consideration for these awards is automatic, and no additional applications are required. The Distinguished First-year Scholarship is awarded to 20 runners-up in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition. Students may visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.