MSU International Tuition Grant

Study Abroad Course Specialist | Updated 3+ months ago

Funded by the university, the MSU International Tuition Grants offers a partial-fee waiver grant to international students with great academic intellect. The scholarship program is designed for undergraduate students at Michigan State University.

The scholarship grant covers 25,000 USD anually .
It is offered for eight semesters continuously if the student remains in good academic performance every semester.
Preference will be given to students who apply to MSU by Nov. 1 and who submit an ACT or SAT score.
Applying by the Nov. 1 early action deadline guarantees a decision by January 15

MSU International Tuition Grant is given based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, essay, and geographic diversity.

Award levels

President's Scholarship: $15,000
Provost's Scholarship: $12,000
Dean's Scholarship: $10,000
1855 Scholarship: $7,000
Beaumont Tower Scholarship: $5,000
Global Community Scholars Scholarship: $3,000

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based
Offered by	Institution
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	Nov 01 ,2025
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	₹2,369,250 ($25,000)
Renewability	Yes, Yearly
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	https://admissions.msu.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/international
Online Application Link	https://explore.msu.edu/apply/status?tab=youarewelcomehere

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MSU International Tuition Grant, one must meet the following requirements:

International fee-paying student
Enrolling in Michigan State University for the semester that the scholarship is awarded.
- limited to up to 8 semesters of enrollment as an undergraduate.
Great academic record in their class XII with minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0.
Submission of SAT/ACT scores are not mandatory but recommended.
- Composite ACT: 23-29
- Total SAT: 1110-1280

To renew the scholarship, recipients need to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.

Application Process

Applicants can apply online for MSU International Tuition Grant. Applying by the Nov. 1 early action deadline guarantees a decision by January 15

Documents Required

Applicants have to complete the application form along with following documents

Application Form
Statement of Purpose
Official Transcript
Academic Transcript
Test Certificates (SAT/ACT, IELTS/TOEFL/PEARSON)

Note 1: Do not send any other document like letters of recommendation, photographs, portfolios, or additional personal essays.

Selection Process

All the applications are reviewed by the selection committee at Michigan State University. Factors considered while selection process are:

Academic record in high school
Strength and quality of the curriculum
Class performance and rank
SAT/ACT scores
English language proficiency
Leadership skills, talents, conduct, and diversity of experience

The final decision is made by the selection committee at Michigan State University. Winners are notified via email.

Grant Details

MSU International tuition grant is offered to international students who have secured admission at MSU. Limited no. of grants worth 15,000 USD to 25,000 USD is given to the recipients.

This Scholarship depends on the academic, extracurricular activities and other performance of students.

Terms And Conditions for MSU International Tuition Grant

The award is contingent upon the student maintaining international residency for tuition purposes.
Any change in residency may impact on eligibility of award
The award may not be put off for a subsequent semester of initial enrollment.
MSU reserves the right to adjust award with other MSU scholarship
If the student is unable to complete or enroll in the minimum credit load then prior approval must be given to Assistant Director of Admissions(ADA) to continue receiving the scholarship money.
If the enrollment at MSU is disrupted by any student (excluding summer semester) then he/she must notify in writing to ADA and request an official leave of absence from the university.

The student must apply before January 15. This Scholarship is not available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or transfer students.

MSU International Scholarship is a great opportunity for students across the world with unexceptional intelligence to pursue their Graduation at Michigan State University.