Scholarships

September 1, 2021: Scholarship Application Opens for 2022-2023
October 1, 2021: FAFSA Opens for 2022-2023
December 1, 2021 (4:30 p.m.): General Scholarship Application Deadline for 2022-2023 Presidential Fellowship consideration
February 7, 2022* (4:30 p.m.): General Scholarship Application Deadline for 2022-2023
TBD: Presidential Fellowship Competition (Invitation Required)
Mid-March: Awards Letters Sent Via Mail & Email
May 1, 2022: National Scholarship Acceptance Deadline
June 1, 2022 (4:30 p.m.): Non-Traditional Student & Graduate Student-Specific Scholarships Deadline

All undergraduate students must file and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive any university scholarships and/or discounts.

Academic Achievement Scholarships
- Only for incoming freshmen.
- Awarded at time of admission.
- View the specific Academic Achievement Scholarships here.
Competitive Scholarships
- Requires students to complete the Murray State General Scholarship Application.
- Awarded after application deadline.
- Students must apply every year via myGate, on the Financial Aid section.

Competitive scholarships are not awarded until after the application deadline.
Take your time to submit a thorough, complete application.
Not following directions or not completing all requirements of the application process may result in elimination from the selection process.