Alumni Distinguished Scholarship (Michigan State University)

MSU's most prestigious first-year scholarship is decided by an invitation-only examination competition: the university's most outstanding applicants who apply for admission by November 1 are invited to compete. The 15 winners receive tuition, fees, food, and double-occupancy housing with a silver meal plan, plus $1,000 annually, renewable for 8 semesters (four of the 15 carry named designations: the Baldwin Foundation, James E. Nordberg, Hanna M. Rasmussen Memorial, and Guy G. Speeker Alumni Distinguished Scholarships). Runners-up are recognized in tiers: 20 Distinguished First-Year Scholars receive tuition and fees; 30 Commended Finalists receive $2,500/year; 65 Commended Semifinalists receive $1,500/year -- all for 8 semesters.

Eligibility

DemographicsRequires admission to Michigan State University; by invitation only to the most outstanding applicants who apply by November 1.

Applying

Runner-up tiers: Distinguished First-Year Scholar (tuition & fees only, 20 awarded), Commended Finalist ($2,500/yr, 30 awarded), Commended Semifinalist ($1,500/yr, 65 awarded) -- all for 8 semesters.