Merit Recognition Scholarship
Michigan State University
Award Amount: $16,000
Deadline: 2026-11-01
Location: AL; AK; AZ; AR; CA; CO; CT; DE; FL; GA; HI; ID; IL; IN; IA; KS; KY; LA; ME; MD; MA; MN; MS; MO; MT; NE; NV; NH; NJ; NM; NY; NC; ND; OH; OK; OR; PA; RI; SC; SD; TN; TX; UT; VT; VA; WA; WV; WI; WY; DC
Minimum GPA: Not specified
Grade Level: 12
Overview
The Merit Recognition Scholarship is awarded by Michigan State University to a limited number of incoming first-year students based on grade point average, class rank, standardized test scores or similar criteria. It is specifically designed for non-Michigan residents who are National Merit finalists and have named MSU as their first-choice institution. Consideration for this award is automatic for eligible students who apply for admission by the required deadline.