Welcome to Cat Scholarships, MSU’s Online Scholarship Application System!

Below you will find a list of scholarships available to MSU Students.

• Use the Application Process below to apply for scholarships awarded by colleges, departments, and Financial Aid and Education Services.
• Incoming students are also encouraged to apply for scholarships awarded by the Office of Admissions. Click here for more information.

Application Process:

• To access the General Application, click “Sign in” and use your NetID to login.
• After you have completed your General Application, the system will automatically match you to all scholarships you are eligible for based on the information you provided.
• The system may request that you supply additional information or recommend scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible for, however additional steps must be taken to be considered for those awards.
• Some scholarships require the applicant to demonstrate financial need; in order to be considered for those awards a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be submitted.

Important Dates:

• November 1: Cat Scholarship system opens to accept applications.
• December 1: MSU FAFSA priority deadline.
• January 31: End of day at midnight is the priority application deadline for most scholarships in the Cat Scholarship system. Please refer to individual scholarships for the appropriate deadline.