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πŸ’° Morgan State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
11
Automatic
3
In-State Awards
$2,000-$6,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$6,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$5,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

Morgan State University offers 11 merit scholarships. Awards run $2,000-$6,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $16,593, students receiving the largest award pay about $10,593 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Morgan State University

Tuition & fees
$16,593
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Largest annual award
$6,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$10,593/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,320), 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 Morgan State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Morgan State University β€” no separate application

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

Bridge Grant (room and board funding)
Each semester, subject to Morgan State University's budget, students who are enrolled in ROTC classes may receive partial- or full-funding for Morgan State room and board based on an order of merit list (performance in ROTC).
Eligibility: The Bridge Grant is awarded to outstanding ROTC students by the Department of Military Science on a merit basis.
How to apply: ["be enrolled full-time at Morgan State University", "actively participate in ROTC program (classes, labs, physical training, field training exercises)", "be eligible for in-state tuition"]
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J.C. Bozeman Award
Award
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Students entering Morgan State University beginning Fall 2020 as a first-time Freshmen for the fall semester, full-time degree-seeking will be automatically for the J.C Bozeman Award (up to $2,000 per year; non-Maryland residents only).
Eligibility: For the J. C. Bozeman Grant, the award is for non-Maryland residents only and the amount of the award as well as eligibility is subject to change annually based on EFC (expected family contribution) or SAI (Student aid index).
How to apply: ["non-Maryland resident", "file the FAFSA each year (including verification if required)"]
πŸ“‹ Eligibility and award amount subject to change annually based on EFC/SAI. Award maintenance requires enrollmen Source β†—
Troy E. Quinn Award
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
Students entering Morgan State University beginning Fall 2020 as a first-time Freshmen for the fall semester, full-time degree-seeking will be automatically considered for the Troy E. Quinn Award (up to $6,000 per year).
Eligibility: Eligibility for Institutional Awards is based on academic credentials provided at the time of application for admission. Only students who enroll in the fall as full-time, degree-seeking students will be eligible.
How to apply: ["fall enrollment as full-time, degree-seeking student", "recommended: submit application by December 1st for best consideration"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal: 2.0 GPA, 12 credits Source β†—

Other scholarships at Morgan State University (8)

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

Earl S. Richardson Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Earl S. Richardson Scholarship: awards up to $2,000/year for up to three years consecutively.
Eligibility: This scholarship is considered for Continuing And Transfer Applicants only. This scholarship is dependent on availability of funds.
How to apply: ["Continuing or transfer applicant", "maintain Honors College minimum cumulative grade point average (renewal GPA stated on page)"]
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Honors Associate Scholarship
$2,000/yr
The Honors Associate Scholarship awards up to $2000/year for up to 4 years consecutively.
Eligibility: This scholarship is considered for Incoming Freshman applicants only.
How to apply: ["Incoming Freshman applicant", "maintain Honors College requirements (renewal GPA stated on page)"]
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Martin D. Jenkins Scholarship (Honors)
The Martin D. Jenkins Scholarship awards up to the full amount of tuition, fees, approved on-campus room and board, and up to $500/semester for books, for up to four years consecutively.
Eligibility: This scholarship is considered for Incoming Freshman applicants only.
How to apply: ["Incoming Freshman applicant", "maintain Honors College requirements (renewal GPA stated on page)"]
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Advanced Designee National Scholarships (4AD/3AD/2AD)
Four-year Army ROTC scholarships are offered by the U.S. Army to selected high school seniors who desire to pursue a military career. These scholarships pay for all tuition, books, and laboratory fees and provide a $100 monthly allowance.
Eligibility: Have minimum qualifying SAT/ACT scores: SAT: 920 composite ACT: 19 composite Two-year and three-year scholarship applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater Be a U.S. citizen Be at least seventeen years of age by October 1 of the year of enrollment as a scholarship cadet Be under twenty-seven years of age on June 30 of the calendar year in which eligible for appointment as a Second Lieutenant
How to apply: ["apply for ROTC scholarship via Army/ROTC application process", "pass medical exam", "pass Army Combat Fitness Test", "meet SAT/ACT and GPA minimums", "citizenship requirement (U.S. citizen)"]
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Hord Coplan Macht Scholarship
The Hord Coplan Macht Scholarship will be awarded to two students in the School of Architecture and Planning ... The scholarship is based on academic achievement (3.0 G.P.A.) and demonstrated financial need for University-related expenses such as tuition, fees, textbooks, as well as for emergency funds needed to cover current semester balances.
Eligibility: For consideration, students will have to complete and upload a personal statement for consideration.
How to apply: ["complete Academic Works application", "upload a personal statement"]
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Minuteman / Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (Army Reserve)
Full tuition and fees or room and board ($12,000 per year) for up to four years; book allowance $1,200; monthly stipend $420 for 10 months
Eligibility: Have minimum qualifying SAT/ACT scores: SAT: 920 composite ACT: 19 composite Two-year and three-year scholarship applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater Be a U.S. citizen Be at least seventeen years of age by October 1 of the year of enrollment as a scholarship cadet Be under twenty-seven years of age on June 30 of the calendar year in which eligible for appointment as a Second Lieutenant
How to apply: ["apply for ROTC scholarship via Army/ROTC application process", "pass medical exam", "pass Army Combat Fitness Test", "meet SAT/ACT and GPA minimums", "citizenship requirement (U.S. citizen)"]
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Minuteman / Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (National Guard)
Can choose either full tuition and fees or room and board (flat rate of $10,000 per year); receive $1,200 for books; ROTC allowance $420/month for 10 months
Eligibility: Have minimum qualifying SAT/ACT scores: SAT: 920 composite ACT: 19 composite Two-year and three-year scholarship applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater Be a U.S. citizen Be at least seventeen years of age by October 1 of the year of enrollment as a scholarship cadet Be under twenty-seven years of age on June 30 of the calendar year in which eligible for appointment as a Second Lieutenant
How to apply: ["apply for ROTC scholarship via Army/ROTC application process", "pass medical exam", "pass Army Combat Fitness Test", "meet SAT/ACT and GPA minimums", "citizenship requirement (U.S. citizen)"]
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Richard W. Collins III Scholarship (need-based amounts)
$500-$5,000/semester
Scholarship amounts vary based on the financial need of each student, which is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Recipients will receive a minimum award of $500 - $5000 per semester.
Eligibility: Funds are available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Morgan State University, Coppin State University, or Bowie State University. Applicants must also be: a U.S. citizen; a Maryland resident; a full-time student for the applied-for semester; enrolled in an ROTC class at Morgan State University for the applied-for semester; complete with their FAFSA application for the applied-for semester.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA or Maryland State Financial Aid Application (MDCAPS) if ineligible for federal aid", "complete scholarship application through MDCAPS", "submit institutional verification form to ROTC contact"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Morgan State University

Regular Decision
07/27/2026

Common questions about Morgan State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Morgan State University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$6,000/yr. Morgan State University lists 11 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$6,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 36% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Morgan State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 07/27/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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