M State Foundation and Alumni offers scholarships for students on the Detroit Lakes, Moorhead and Wadena campuses.
Deadlines
M State will offer two rounds of awards for the fall semester.
Early application deadline
2025 deadline to be announced
Applicants who submit their application by the early deadline receive priority consideration.
Final deadline
2025 deadline to be announced
If funds remain, applications will be accepted and reviewed. Awardees can expect notification by mid- to late summer.
Award disbursement
Recipients will receive payment to their account in mid- to late September, after the college drop period.
Eligibility
Eligibility for M State scholarships is determined by:
- Admission status at one of the following campuses: Moorhead, Detroit Lakes or Wadena
- Enrolled full-time (12-30 credits) or three-quarter time (9-11 credits) for the semester the scholarship would be awarded
- Not enrolled as a Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) student
- Academic standing (minimum GPA of 2.0 or GED equivalent)
Application instructions
- You will need you Star ID and Tech ID
- Be prepared to answer questions about yourself, including your academic history, career objectives and school/community involvement. Your answers are used in reviewing and scoring the applications, so use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Please use the email address that you check most regularly, as award notifications and further directions will be communicated to you through email.
