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Scholarships for Incoming International Undergraduate Students
Michigan State University has a comprehensive program of merit scholarships, many made possible by the generosity of alumni and friends of the university. Admitted students are automatically considered for scholarships. For maximum consideration, apply for admission by November 1. Funding is limited, and awards cannot be guaranteed for students who apply for admission after November 1. In most cases, the application and required personal statement suffice for scholarship consideration. For more information about Michigan State Universitys international admission requirements, please visit www.admissions.msu.edu. In addition to having the opportunity to apply for the numerous scholarships available at Michigan State University, a select group of students will be invited to become members of the Honors College. Invitation for membership is based on students receiving a minimum SAT score (critical reading and math) of 1360 or ACT score of 30, as well as being in the top 5 percent of their graduating class. Honors College members have the ability to enroll in special honors courses, have enrollment priority and one-on-one advising, and have the option of living on an honors floor in certain residence halls. For more information, please visit www.honorscollege.msu.edu.
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Honors College Tuition Grant Awarded to out-of-state Honors College invitees who have been offered a Professorial Assistantship. Grant equalizes tuition and fees to the rate charged to Michigan residents, renewable for eight semesters. Honors College National Scholarship Awarded to Honors College invitees who are U.S. citizens or permanent aliens, or citizens of Canada or Mexico; $8,000 annually for eight semesters. To be automatically invited to the Honors College, applicants must be in the top 5 percent of their graduating class and have an ACT composite score of 30 or above or SAT combined score (critical reading and math) of 1360 or above. Students possessing achievements just below these standards are screened by the Honors College admissions committee and may be asked to submit additional information before being considered for Honors College membership. Legacy Scholarship Awarded to academically talented incoming freshmen with nonMichigan residency status who are the dependents of MSU alumni. The award is $1,000 annually and renewable for four years. Global Neighbors Scholarship All international undergraduates will automatically be considered for this merit-based $4,000 annual scholarship. The award is renewable and limited to eight consecutive semesters of enrollment as an undergraduate. Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship Awarded to academically talented international students for use with an MSU-sponsored Study Abroad program outside of the United States. The award is $3,000 to $5,000, depending on the length of the program. Global Spartan Scholarship Award Awarded to academically talented international students based on grade point average at the time of application. The award is $1,000 and nonrenewable. Phi Theta Kappa Trustee Scholarship Awarded to a transfer applicant who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the national two-year honors fraternity, and is attending a U.S. institution. The award is $2,000 annually, limited to a maximum of four consecutive semesters of undergraduate enrollment. Out-of-State Tuition Waiver H or L Visa Holders: If a parent of a dependent student is employed by a Michigan-based firm, provides two years of MI-1040 income tax statements, resides in Michigan, and the student graduates from a Michigan high school, the student may qualify for an out-of-state tuition waiver. For more information, please contact the Registrars Office at [email protected].
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International undergraduate freshmen/sophomores
Tuition and fees ................................................................................................................................................. $27,444 Room and board ................................................................................................................................................. $8,138 Health insurance ................................................................................................................................................. $1,320 Books .................................................................................................................................................................... $962 Miscellaneous expenses ....................................................................................................................................... $2,780 Total ................................................................................................................................................................. $40,644 For a more detailed estimate of projected costs, visit www.finaid.msu.edu/costs.asp
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