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πŸ’° Minnesota State University Moorhead Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
14
Automatic
9
Multi-Year Awards
$250-$14,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.2 GPA / 23 ACT

Minnesota State University Moorhead awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Eligibility starts at 3.2 GPA / 23 ACT.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Minnesota State University Moorhead β€” no separate application

9 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Blaze
Award
$7,000 total in-state
$7,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.7+ β€’ ACT 26+
We offer automatic scholarships up to $14,000 awarded annually over four years, giving you more ways to pay for college.
Eligibility: Receive your scholarship based on **either** your GPA or your ACT composite score. **Amount** $7,000 _$1,750 awarded annually over four years_ **High School GPA** 3.7 OR **ACT Composite Score** 26
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "admission to Minnesota State Moorhead", "GPA or ACT composite score per tier"]
πŸ“‹ You can automatically renew your scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA and participation in student life act Source β†—
Distinguished Dragon
Award
$14,000 total in-state
$14,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+ β€’ ACT 30+
We offer automatic scholarships up to $14,000 awarded annually over four years, giving you more ways to pay for college.
Eligibility: Receive your scholarship based on **either** your GPA or your ACT composite score. **Amount** $14,000 _$3,500 awarded annually over four years_ **High School GPA** 3.9 OR **ACT Composite Score** 30
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "admission to Minnesota State Moorhead", "GPA or ACT composite score per tier"]
πŸ“‹ You can automatically renew your scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA and participation in student life act Source β†—
Fire Up
Award
$5,000 total in-state
$5,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 24+
We offer automatic scholarships up to $14,000 awarded annually over four years, giving you more ways to pay for college.
Eligibility: Receive your scholarship based on **either** your GPA or your ACT composite score. **Amount** $5,000 _$1,250 awarded annually over four years_ **High School GPA** 3.5 OR **ACT Composite Score** 24
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "admission to Minnesota State Moorhead", "GPA or ACT composite score per tier"]
πŸ“‹ You can automatically renew your scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA and participation in student life act Source β†—
Full-time (12+ credits)
Award
$1,000 total in-state
$1,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Automatic scholarships are easy - just apply and be admitted. A separate application is not required. Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
Eligibility: Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "completed 2 or more semesters at another institution", "U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen", "seeking first undergraduate degree", "GPA of 3.25 or higher at time of admission"]
πŸ“‹ Full-time enrollment is not required to receive this scholarship, as the award will be prorated based on the s Source β†—
Half-time (6-8 credits)
Award
$500 total in-state
$500 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Automatic scholarships are easy - just apply and be admitted. A separate application is not required. Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
Eligibility: Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "completed 2 or more semesters at another institution", "U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen", "seeking first undergraduate degree", "GPA of 3.25 or higher at time of admission"]
πŸ“‹ Full-time enrollment is not required to receive this scholarship, as the award will be prorated based on the s Source β†—
Ignite
Award
$2,000 total in-state
$2,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 23+
We offer automatic scholarships up to $14,000 awarded annually over four years, giving you more ways to pay for college.
Eligibility: Receive your scholarship based on **either** your GPA or your ACT composite score. **Amount** $2,000 _$500 awarded annually over four years_ **High School GPA** 3.2 OR **ACT Composite Score** 23
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "admission to Minnesota State Moorhead", "GPA or ACT composite score per tier"]
πŸ“‹ You can automatically renew your scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA and participation in student life act Source β†—
Less than half-time (1-5 credits)
Award
$250 total in-state
$250 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Automatic scholarships are easy - just apply and be admitted. A separate application is not required. Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
Eligibility: Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "completed 2 or more semesters at another institution", "U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen", "seeking first undergraduate degree", "GPA of 3.25 or higher at time of admission"]
πŸ“‹ Full-time enrollment is not required to receive this scholarship, as the award will be prorated based on the s Source β†—
Three-quarter Time (9-11 credits)
Award
$750 total in-state
$750 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Automatic scholarships are easy - just apply and be admitted. A separate application is not required. Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
Eligibility: Transfer Scholarship will be awarded automatically to 2026-2027 undergraduate transfer students (completed 2 or more semesters at another institution), who are U.S. citizens, seeking their first undergraduate degree, and have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the time of admission.
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "completed 2 or more semesters at another institution", "U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen", "seeking first undergraduate degree", "GPA of 3.25 or higher at time of admission"]
πŸ“‹ Full-time enrollment is not required to receive this scholarship, as the award will be prorated based on the s Source β†—
University
Award
$10,000 total in-state
$10,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 28+
We offer automatic scholarships up to $14,000 awarded annually over four years, giving you more ways to pay for college.
Eligibility: Receive your scholarship based on **either** your GPA or your ACT composite score. **Amount** $10,000 _$2,500 awarded annually over four years_ **High School GPA** 3.8 OR **ACT Composite Score** 28
How to apply: ["no separate scholarship application required", "admission to Minnesota State Moorhead", "GPA or ACT composite score per tier"]
πŸ“‹ You can automatically renew your scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or a 3.0 GPA and participation in student life act Source β†—

Other scholarships at Minnesota State University Moorhead (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Moorhead Scholars - tuition coverage
Beginning Fall 2025, the Moorhead Scholars program covers out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible Moorhead High School graduates at Minnesota State Moorhead.
Eligibility: Beginning Fall 2025, the Moorhead Scholars program covers out-of-pocket tuition costs for eligible Moorhead High School graduates at Minnesota State Moorhead.
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International Student Scholarships (MSUM)
Minnesota State Moorhead offers **300+ college scholarships** based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, diversity, financial need and talent.
Eligibility: These scholarships are available for **enrolled** international students to apply for between October 1 and February 1 with one simple application.
How to apply: ["one simple scholarship application (Oct 1 - Feb 1)", "be an enrolled international student"]
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PTK one-time award (based on enrolled credit status)
$500 one-time
Every PTK member who transfers to Minnesota State Moorhead in an undergraduate program is eligible to receive a one time scholarship of $500 based on enrolled credit status, in addition to the merit scholarship.
Eligibility: This scholarship is awarded to new undergraduate transfer students from community/technical colleges who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, who are seeking their first undergraduate degree, and who have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher from the school they are transferring from.
How to apply: ["Phi Theta Kappa membership", "minimum of 24 credits completed at transferring institution", "minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5", "complete Scholarship Application (Oct 1 - Feb 1)"]
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School of Art Scholarships (selected examples)
Minnesota State Moorhead School of Art offers a variety of art, art education, art history and studio art scholarships for current and incoming students.
Eligibility: This scholarship is awarded to upperclass Art students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The applicant must be a declared major in the School of Art and have at least one year left (two semesters) of their studies at MSUM. The student applying must have a 3.0 in MSUM School of Art coursework and a 2.75 overall GPA in MSUM coursework.
How to apply: ["upload digital portfolio", "upload a letter of application/personal statement", "letters of recommendation (for Freshman Talent Art)", "complete online scholarship application (Oct 1 - Feb 1)"]
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Sustainability award (typical)
$1,000
A merit-based Sustainability Scholarship is available to students majoring in any sustainability emphasis and are of at least sophomore status (30 credits or more). Scholarships of $1000, $500, $350 and $200 are typically awarded.
Eligibility: A merit-based Sustainability Scholarship is available to students majoring in any sustainability emphasis and are of at least sophomore status (30 credits or more).
How to apply: ["major in any sustainability emphasis", "sophomore status (30 credits or more)", "complete online scholarship application (Oct 1 - Feb 1)", "applications evaluated based upon the quality of the answers provided"]
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Common questions about Minnesota State University Moorhead scholarships

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.2 GPA / 23 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

No full-ride award is published on the school's scholarship pages.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Minnesota State University Moorhead?

9 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Minnesota State University Moorhead's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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