MSU Special Merit Scholarship

Overview

The MSU Special Merit Scholarship is part of a suite of high-achieving student scholarships established by Michigan State University to recognize incoming first-year students for their exceptional academic performance. These awards were created to support students based on criteria such as grade point average, class rank, and standardized test scores. Specifically, the Special Merit Scholarship serves to attract and reward Michigan residents who have achieved the prestigious status of National Merit Finalist and have chosen MSU as their primary institution.