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πŸ’° Morehead State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
40
Automatic
33
In-State Awards
$1,000-$8,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

Morehead State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $14,660, students receiving the largest award pay about $4,660 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Morehead State University

Tuition & fees
$14,660
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Largest annual award
$10,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$4,660/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $10,994), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Morehead State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Morehead State University β€” no separate application

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

3.0-3.29 GPA & ACT 20
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1030+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.0-3.29 GPA & ACT 21-23
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.0-3.29 GPA & ACT 24
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.0-3.29 GPA & ACT 25-27
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.0-3.29 GPA & ACT 28+
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.3-3.39 GPA & ACT 20
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.3+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1030+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.3-3.39 GPA & ACT 21-23
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.3+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.3-3.39 GPA & ACT 24
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.3+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.3-3.39 GPA & ACT 25-27
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.3+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.3-3.39 GPA & ACT 28+
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.3+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.4-3.49 GPA & ACT 20
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1030+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.4-3.49 GPA & ACT 21-23
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.4-3.49 GPA & ACT 24
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.4-3.49 GPA & ACT 25-27
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.4-3.49 GPA & ACT 28+
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.4+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.5-3.79 GPA & ACT 20
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1030+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.5-3.79 GPA & ACT 21-23
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.5-3.79 GPA & ACT 24
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.5-3.79 GPA & ACT 25-27
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.5-3.79 GPA & ACT 28+
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 20
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1030+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 20 (Ohio RTP)
Award
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 20+ β€’ SAT 1030+
The Regional Tuition Advantage ... offers in-state merit scholarships for academic performance. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS table showing GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) mapped to ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["eligible county residency (specific Ohio counties)", "considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 21-23
Award
$3,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 21-23 (Ohio RTP)
Award
$3,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
The Regional Tuition Advantage ... offers in-state merit scholarships for academic performance. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS table showing GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) mapped to ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["eligible county residency (specific Ohio counties)", "considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 24
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 24 (Ohio RTP)
Award
$7,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
The Regional Tuition Advantage ... offers in-state merit scholarships for academic performance. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS table showing GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) mapped to ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["eligible county residency (specific Ohio counties)", "considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 25-27
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 25-27 (Ohio RTP)
Award
$7,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
The Regional Tuition Advantage ... offers in-state merit scholarships for academic performance. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS table showing GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) mapped to ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["eligible county residency (specific Ohio counties)", "considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 28+
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
You're automatically considered for these annually awarded scholarships when you apply. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: Merit Scholarships table mapping GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) to amounts across ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
3.8+ GPA & ACT 28+ (Ohio RTP)
Award
$8,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
The Regional Tuition Advantage ... offers in-state merit scholarships for academic performance. (Table listing amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT bands.)
Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS table showing GPA bands (3.8+, 3.5-3.79, 3.4-3.49, 3.3-3.39, 3.0-3.29) mapped to ACT/SAT score bands.
How to apply: ["eligible county residency (specific Ohio counties)", "considered upon application for admission"]
Source β†—
Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 1
Award
$10,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ β€’ ACT 28+ β€’ SAT 1300+
Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 1 | 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT composite/1300-1320 SAT | $10,000
Eligibility: 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT composite/1300-1320 SAT
How to apply: ["admission application (considered upon application)"]
Source β†—
Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 2
Award
$7,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1160+
Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 2 | 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT composite/1160-1190 SAT | $7,000
Eligibility: 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT composite/1160-1190 SAT
How to apply: ["admission application (considered upon application)"]
Source β†—
Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 3
Award
$4,500/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
Non-Resident Merit Scholarship Tier 3 | 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite/1060-1090 SAT | $4,500
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT composite/1060-1090 SAT
How to apply: ["admission application (considered upon application)"]
Source β†—

Other scholarships at Morehead State University (7)

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

International Student Scholarship
$4,000 per semester
Eligibility: Undergraduate applicants must be incoming freshmen or new transfer students with less than 24 total semester hours, with a minimum Admission Index score of 450; and a minimum composite ACT score of 20 or SAT combined score of 1020 or higher; OR be a transfer student with a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher on at least 24 semester hours.
How to apply: ["meets admission index or ACT/SAT or transfer GPA criteria"]
Source β†—
Eagle Opportunity Scholarship
Full tuition
Eligibility: Competitive
How to apply: ["separate application required", "early deadline (December 1)"]
Source β†—
Honors Scholarship (competitive, separate application)
Up to full tuition, housing & stipend for textbooks, meal plan & education abroad
Eligibility: Competitive
How to apply: ["separate application required"]
Source β†—
Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 1 (Transfer)
$10,000/yr
Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 1 | Transfer GPA of 3.75+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $10,000
Eligibility: Transfer GPA of 3.75+ and a minimum of 24 hours
How to apply: ["submit completed application packet (application, transcripts, and test scores) by the priority application deadline"]
Source β†—
Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 2 (Transfer)
$7,000/yr
Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 2 | Transfer GPA of 3.50+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $7,000
Eligibility: Transfer GPA of 3.50+ and a minimum of 24 hours
How to apply: ["submit completed application packet (application, transcripts, and test scores) by the priority application deadline"]
Source β†—
Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 3 (Transfer)
$4,500/yr
Non-resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 3 | Transfer GPA of 3.00+ and a minimum of 24 hours | $4,500
Eligibility: Transfer GPA of 3.00+ and a minimum of 24 hours
How to apply: ["submit completed application packet (application, transcripts, and test scores) by the priority application deadline"]
Source β†—
YMCA Eagle SOAR Scholarship
Full tuition
Eligibility: Competitive
How to apply: ["separate application required"]
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Morehead State University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Morehead State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Morehead State University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$10,000/yr. Morehead State University lists 40 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Morehead State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Morehead State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Morehead State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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