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💰 Murray State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA / 28 ACT

Murray State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA / 28 ACT. Against tuition of $18,540, students receiving the largest award pay about $8,540 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Murray State University

Tuition & fees
$18,540
−
Largest annual award
$10,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$8,540/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,112), 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 Murray State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Murray State University — no separate application

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

Carr
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual academic scholarship of $4,000 for incoming freshmen with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79.
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Deans
Award
$2,500/yr in-state
$2,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual academic scholarship of $2,500 for incoming freshmen with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.29.
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Opportunity
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
An annual academic scholarship of $1,000 for incoming freshmen with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99.
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Provost
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An annual academic scholarship of $5,000 for incoming freshmen with high GPAs and no test score requirement.
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Regents
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
An annual academic scholarship of $8,000 for incoming freshmen with high GPAs and test scores.
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Trustee
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+ • ACT 33+ • SAT 1450+
An annual academic scholarship of $10,000 for incoming freshmen with top GPAs and test scores.
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University
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
An annual academic scholarship of $3,000 for incoming freshmen with a GPA between 3.30 and 3.49.
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Other scholarships at Murray State University (6)

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

Blue Leadership
$2,000/yr
An annual leadership scholarship of $2,000 for graduating high school seniors.
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Gold Leadership
$6,000/yr
An annual leadership scholarship of $6,000 for graduating high school seniors.
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GSA Competitive
A competitive full in-state tuition scholarship for GSA alumni majoring in art, music, or theatre.
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GSP, GSA, GSE and CHA Scholarships
A full in-state tuition scholarship for participants of Kentucky Governor's programs or Commonwealth Honors Academy.
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Marvin D. Mills Scholarship
A competitive leadership scholarship covering tuition, housing, and dining for high-achieving incoming freshmen.
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Presidential Fellowship
A highly competitive fellowship covering tuition, housing, and meals for top-performing incoming freshmen.
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Common questions about Murray State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Murray State University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$10,000/yr. Murray State University lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA / 28 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$10,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 54% of tuition.

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

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

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Murray State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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