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Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students

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Provider: Various
Host country: United States
Deadline: Same as MSU admission deadlines (rolling)
Region: Michigan

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students is open to African students applying to study in United States at the Undergraduate level, with tuition only funding. Below is a quick summary of who can apply, what's covered, and the key dates — full details are further down the page.

Who can apply: Undergraduate · applicants for United States
Funding: Tuition Only
Study level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Same as MSU admission deadlines (rolling)

Key eligibility criteria

International undergraduate applicants to Michigan State University
partial tuition awards based on academic merit.

What the tuition only award covers

Full tuition
Monthly stipend
Accommodation

About the Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students (2026)

Housing roughly 38, 500 undergraduate students, Michigan State University (MSU) is a diverse and welcoming educational institution. In fact, the second-highest percentage of student ethnicity found on campus belongs to Africans and African-Americans at 8.2%. If you’re looking for a prestigious university with a stellar international track record and high acceptance rate, then you might look into studying at MSU. * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## **About Michigan State University** Michigan State University, founded in 1855, is a comprehensive, land-grant, public university. It has earned national recognition for cancer research and the development of the magnetic resonance imager (MRI). Michigan State has the largest residence hall system of any university in the nation, and it also houses the world’s most powerful superconducting cyclotron. It is the only university in the nation with three medical schools on one campus: human, osteopathic and veterinary. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arts and Letters, Communication Arts and Sciences, Education, Engineering, Human Ecology, Natural Science, Nursing, Osteopathic Medicine, Social Science, and Veterinary Medicine; Eli Broad College of Business; and the James Madison College. Its 5,200-acre campus is located in East Lansing, 80 miles northwest of Detroit. Entrance exams at MSU are rated moderately difficulty, with a 76% overall admission rate. Qualifications for enrolling freshmen include an average GPA of 3.74. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,460; out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,766. Students can join more than 900 student clubs, including 60-plus fraternities and sororities. The university has one of the largest single-campus residence hall systems in the U.S., and freshmen must live on campus, with a few exceptions. Students can take advantage of more than 275 study abroad programs. ## List of Available Scholarships The following scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen with non-U.S. residency status. Unless noted otherwise, the application for admission is all that you need to submit in order to be considered for each award. **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.** All specific scholarship award amounts are listed in U.S. dollars. See the [international scholarship regulations](https://admissions.msu.edu/-/media/assets/admissions/docs/intl-scholarship-regulations.pdf) for further details regarding these awards. ### **#YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship** 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**](https://admissions.msu.edu/-/media/assets/admissions/docs/you-are-welcome-here-scholarship-application-2021.pdf) is required.** This scholarship cannot be stacked on top of the International Tuition Grant. *Supplemental application required ### **International Tuition Grant** Awarded to academically competitive incoming freshmen with non-U.S. residency status applying from schools outside the United States. This scholarship may be awarded as $25,000, $21,000 or $18,000 per year for eight semesters. International Tuition Grant consideration is holistic and will consider academic performance, student involvement, the application essay, English proficiency and geographic diversity. Awarding is competitive and the highest level of International Tuition Grant is typically limited to students in the top 5% of MSU’s applicant pool. Priority consideration will be given to students who apply to MSU by December 1. Students applying after December 1 may also qualify as funds are available. This scholarship is not available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents or transfer students and does not typically stack with other Office of Admissions scholarship funding. ### **Global Ambassador Grant** Awarded to academically talented international freshmen applicants who exceed the admissions requirements, but do not qualify for the International Tuition Grant. This $7,000 is awarded annually for eight semesters. Global Ambassador Grant consideration is holistic and will consider academic performance, student involvement, the application essay, English proficiency and geographic diversity. ### **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 scholarships for high-achieving students In order to be eligible for the following scholarships, you must be an incoming freshman who has been invited to the Honors College. There is no separate application process for the Honors College. All students who apply to MSU will be considered for the Honors College. Visit the [Honors College website](https://honorscollege.msu.edu/admissions/highschooladmissions.html) to learn more about their selection process. Consideration for these awards is automatic, and no additional applications are required. In some cases, a limited number of awards is available. ### **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. ### **Professorial Assistantship** Offered to a select number of international and homeschooled Honors College invitees based on a holistic review of their individual academic records. Domestic students are also eligible for this offer, however their eligibility is based on having a GPA that places them in the top 5% of applicants to MSU from their respective schools. Professorial Assistants receive an annual stipend of approximately $3,500 for working 8-10 hours per week on faculty-mentored research or scholarly activity, renewable for four semesters.* Visit the [Honors College website](https://honorscollege.msu.edu/programs/professorial-assistantship.html) for more information about the Professorial Assistantship program. ### **Honors College Distinction Scholarship** Awarded to non-resident Honors College invitees who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents or citizens of Canada or Mexico; $5,000 annually; eight semesters. _*Fall and spring semesters during undergraduate enrollment_ * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [Scholarships for Africans](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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What the Tuition Only Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students covers

The award components below were extracted from the sponsor's published description. Always cross-check the exact figures, ceiling amounts and conditions on the official site before you budget around them.

Full tuition
Monthly stipend
Accommodation

Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students eligibility for United States applicants

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

International undergraduate applicants to Michigan State University
partial tuition awards based on academic merit.

Documents required for the Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students application

A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.

Valid international passport (bio page scan)
Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders

How to apply for the Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students 2026

A practical, sponsor-agnostic sequence used by >95% of international scholarship applicants. Adapt to the sponsor's specific portal — the order rarely changes.

1
Confirm eligibility on the official site
Open https://honorscollege.msu.edu/admissions/highschooladmissions.html and verify the sponsor's stated criteria match your profile — currently: "International undergraduate applicants to Michigan State University; partial tuition awards based on academic merit.". Sponsor rules change between intakes, so always confirm against the live call.
2
Secure a study place or admission offer
Apply to the host university or programme first where required, and obtain a conditional admission letter. A growing number of sponsors only fund applicants who already hold an offer.
3
Sit required tests and gather documents
Register for IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo (or SAT / GRE where required), request official transcripts, brief two or three referees, and prepare passport and identity documents at high resolution.
4
Draft your essays and statements
Write a 500–1,000-word personal statement and any additional essays the sponsor specifies. Anchor each essay in concrete examples and tie your goals back to the sponsor's mission.
5
Complete the online application
Create an account on https://honorscollege.msu.edu/admissions/highschooladmissions.html, fill in every field, and upload the required documents in the formats specified (PDF, max file size, single-file vs multi-file). Save progress frequently — most portals time out after 30–60 minutes.
6
Submit by Same as MSU admission deadlines (rolling) (aim 7 days early)
Sponsor portals routinely slow or fail in the final 24 hours. Submit early, download the confirmation receipt, and screenshot the submission timestamp. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
7
Prepare for shortlist interviews
If shortlisted, Various will contact you within 4–12 weeks. Re-read your essays, rehearse 3–5 likely questions out loud, and confirm your time zone for any video interview.

Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students deadline & application timeline

The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.

12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.

Ready to apply?

Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students?+

Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to United States for the duration of the programme.

Is the Michigan State University – Study in the USA for International Students fully funded?+

Funding model: Tuition Only. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.

When is the application deadline?+

The application deadline is Same as MSU admission deadlines (rolling). Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

What documents do I need to apply?+

At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.

How can I improve my chance of winning?+

Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.

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