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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) USA Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships 2025

  • Partial Funding
  • Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
  • Undergraduate
  • All Subjects
  • International Students
  • USA
  • 2025-08-01
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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) USA Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships 2025

Description

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers a comprehensive range of Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships for academically qualified students enrolling in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. These merit-based scholarships reward high-achieving students based on their ACT or SAT scores and cumulative high school GPA. Eligible students can receive up to $6,000 per year in scholarship funding for up to eight semesters.

With the August 1, 2025 extended deadline, MTSU provides a valuable second chance to those who missed the original priority deadline of December 1, 2024.

Degree Level

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) USA Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships 2025 is available to undertake Undergraduate level programs at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

  • All Subjects

Benefits

Scholarship Tiers and Award Amounts

  1. Century Scholarship
  2. ACT Score: 34 – 36
  3. GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
  4. Award: $6,000 per year
  5. Lightning Scholarship
  6. ACT Score: 30 – 33
  7. GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
  8. Award: $3,000 per year
  9. Blue Raider Scholarship
  10. ACT Score: 25 – 29
  11. GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
  12. Award: $2,500 per year
  13. Future Alumni Scholarship
  14. ACT Score: 22 – 24
  15. GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
  16. Award: $1,500 per year

Note: SAT equivalents are accepted for these scholarships. See conversion chart for details.

MTSU does not accept super-scores. Only the highest official composite score submitted by the December 1 deadline will be used for awarding.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to US residents only.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for an MTSU Freshman Guaranteed Scholarship, applicants must:

  1. Be a first-time, incoming freshman planning to enroll in Summer or Fall 2025
  2. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  3. Submit a completed application for admission at mtsu.edu/apply
  4. Ensure the following are on file with the Admissions Office by December 1, 2024:
  5. Admissions application
  6. Application fee (or approved fee waiver)
  7. Official ACT or SAT scores (excluding writing sub-scores)
  8. 6th-semester high school transcript showing GPA through junior year
  9. 7th-semester transcripts may be considered if submitted before the deadline

Scholarship Renewal Requirements

Scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters (four years) if students:

  1. Remain enrolled full-time each Fall and Spring in coursework that counts toward their degree
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
  3. Stay continuously enrolled without breaks

Renewal eligibility is evaluated at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.

Additional Guidelines and Fine Print

  1. Scholarships do not stack with other guaranteed or departmental MTSU scholarships
  2. Weighted GPAs are accepted if included on official transcripts
  3. Students graduating with a GED or HiSET are not eligible
  4. Scholarships are not available for summer enrollment
  5. Students must be EVEA verified to confirm lawful U.S. presence (learn more)
  6. Students may receive both a university scholarship and a Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship
  7. Scholarship amounts may be reduced if total financial aid exceeds Cost of Attendance (COA)


Application Procedure

Extended Deadline Opportunity

Students who apply by August 1, 2025, may still be considered for Fall 2025 scholarships, depending on academic eligibility and availability of funding.

No Separate Scholarship Application Required

No separate application is needed to be considered for guaranteed academic scholarships. Once the admissions application and supporting documents are submitted, eligible students will be automatically reviewed for scholarship consideration. Award notifications will be sent by February 2025, and students must accept their scholarship offer by May 1, 2025 through their PipelineMT account.

Final Thoughts

The MTSU Freshman Guaranteed Scholarship Program provides a meaningful financial incentive for students who demonstrate strong academic performance. With awards ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 annually and renewable for up to four years, MTSU makes college more accessible and affordable for high school graduates across the country.

To secure your scholarship eligibility, submit your complete application and supporting documents by December 1, 2024. Late applicants can still apply by August 1, 2025, depending on funding availability.

Begin your journey at mtsu.edu/apply today.

Published on: 15 May 2025

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