Murray State University — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Murray, Kentucky · 6 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from Murray State University's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trustee Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.80-4.00 with ACT 33+/SAT 1450+. | 3.8 | 1450 | 33 | $10,000 | $40,000 | both | Accept by May 1, 2027 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Regents Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.80-4.00 with ACT 28-32/SAT 1300-1440. | 3.8 | 1300 | 28 | $7,500 | $30,000 | both | Accept by May 1, 2027 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Provost Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.80-4.00; no ACT/SAT required. | 3.8 | — | — | $5,000 | $20,000 | both | Accept by May 1, 2027 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Carr Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.50-3.79. | 3.5 | — | — | $4,000 | $16,000 | both | Accept by May 1, 2027 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| University Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 3.00-3.49. | 3.0 | — | — | $2,500 | $10,000 | both | Accept by May 1, 2027 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Opportunity Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college GPA 2.75-2.99. | 2.75 | — | — | $1,000 | $4,000 | both | Accept by May 1, 2027 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Murray State University
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Scholarship ($1,000/yr) | +0.25 GPA | University Scholarship ($2,500/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| University Scholarship ($2,500/yr) | +0.5 GPA | Carr Scholarship ($4,000/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Carr Scholarship ($4,000/yr) | +0.3 GPA | Provost Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Provost Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | meeting the higher tier's published criteria | Regents Scholarship ($7,500/yr) | +$2,500/yr · +$10,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Regents Scholarship ($7,500/yr) | +5 ACT points and +150 SAT points | Trustee Scholarship ($10,000/yr) | +$2,500/yr · +$10,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: Weighted GPA
- Test-score basis: No superscore (highest single score used)
- Application deadline: May 1, 2027 (accept by)
- Renewal GPA: 2.75
- Stacking limits: One Academic Achievement Scholarship per student
- Cost-of-attendance cap: Awarded in combination with other aid and are not to exceed the cost of attendance
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall 2027
Academic Achievement Scholarships are automatically awarded when you are admitted.
Questions
Does Murray State University offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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