Michigan State University (MSU) offers various scholarships which are awarded to incoming first-year students with non-U.S. residency status. Unless otherwise noted, the application for admission is all that you need to submit in order to be considered for each award.

MSU Non-resident Scholarship
The MSU Non-resident Scholarship has various award levels granted high-achieving students based on their academic performance, with consideration given to the overall rigor and success within their curriculum. All international students admitted to MSU are automatically considered for this award. Scholarship decisions for the MSU Non-resident Scholarship will be released by mid-February.

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

#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship (supplemental application required)
This grant is awarded to a select group of international undergraduate students who demonstrate a commitment to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere message by bridging intercultural divides. It covers $25,000 towards tuition annually, renewable for eight semesters. The #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship application is required.

Red Cedar Scholarship
Awarded to dependents or grandchildren of Michigan State University alumni; $1,250 annually, renewable for eight semesters.

Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship
Awarded for use with an MSU-sponsored or co-sponsored study abroad program outside of the United States; $3,000 or $5,000, depending upon the length of the program. Award must be used with the first eight semesters of enrollment as an undergraduate at MSU or before completion of the undergraduate degree, whichever occurs first.

Honors College Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to a select group of non-Michigan residents and international students who are Honors College invitees. The Excellence Scholarship awards $13,000 annually over eight semesters.

Please note:
- Students must be admitted prior to Feb. 1 in order to be considered for first year scholarships. Applying by the Nov. 1 early action deadline guarantees a decision by January 15.
- Only a limited number of students who are considered will receive offers for any of the following scholarships.
- Meeting the criteria for an award does not guarantee that an offer will be made.

It is important to visit official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.