The College of Education offers scholarships for current undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarships provide fiscal support as Spartans advance through their degrees and MSU journeys.
Some scholarships are for students admitted to specific programs, others are for students studying particular topics regardless of programs, and still others are open to all at a particular level (e.g. graduate students). Additionally, eligibility is open to all without restriction or preference based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or other protected personal identity.
Links to the application forms will be available during the annual application window.
The scholarship application window is generally open from January to February annually.
The timeline for 2026-2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Application is:
Take the next step toward funding your education with the College of Education by clicking “Apply Now” to start your scholarship application today.
The scholarship rubrics below outline how applications to MSU’s College of Education awards are evaluated, helping students understand the criteria reviewers use when making funding decisions:
In addition to completing the application form, students must provide contact information for a faculty recommender. View a sample of the recommender form.
The scholarship application window is generally open from January to February annually.
The timeline for 2026-2027 Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarships:
Information regarding study abroad scholarships is available. Please review the sample application and recommendation forms to see the preferred formatting for your submission.
If you have questions regarding the Undergraduate and Study Abroad Scholarship Competition, please contact to the College of Education Undergraduate Scholarship Team at educusch@msu.edu.
The College of Education Graduate Scholarship Competition is open to College of Education graduate students who have enrollment for the same graduate program in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026.
The timeline for 2026 Graduate Scholarship Application is:
The 2026 Graduate Scholarship Descriptions and Sample Graduate Scholarship Application documents can help you prepare for submitting your application. The application window is open from 2/6 - 3/6.
If you have questions regarding the Graduate Scholarship Competition, please contact Carrie Oney from the Academic and Student Affairs Office.
Many of our scholarships are generously funded and supported by alums, faculty and friends of the MSU College of Education. Learn about the history of scholarships and endowed funds (and consider adding your contribution to increase its impact) through the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.