MSU Georgia Alumni Scholarship Application

Scholarship Eligibility

Eligible applicants must:

Be a 2026 graduating high school senior.
Be a resident of the state of Georgia OR a student at a Georgia high school.
Have a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. on a 4.0 or 5.0 grading scale.
Show evidence of academic and personal motivation, good character, and potential for successful matriculation at Morgan State University.
Be willing to participate in a short virtual interview, if required.
Be available to attend an awards luncheon, if selected to receive the scholarship.

Applications, including all required attachments and recommendation forms, must be recieved by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

General Information

I am a 2026 high school graduate planning to attend Morgan this fall.I am a current Morgan State University student.

Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name

Applicant's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant's Contact Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Applicant's Email*

example@example.com

Current Morgan Student: Current Classification *

Morgan State University Student ID Number*

Essays

For this application, you'll submit three short essay responses. Each response must be 50-100 words.

1. What has been your most recent accomplishment since attending Morgan?*

0/100

2. Describe an obstacle, event, hardship, and/or circumstance that affected your ability to excel this semester. How did you deal with or overcome it? *

0/100

3. Briefly describe any community service experience that you had this semester and explain how you plan to use either your experience or your future career to give back to the community.*

0/100

Date of Birth*

Date

Parent(s) / Legal Guardian(s) Names*

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) Contact Phone*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

Academic Information

Applicant's High School Name*

Fall 2024 G.P.A.*

Cumulative G.P.A.*

Anticipated College Major*

If unknown, enter "Undecided"

Extracurricular Activities: List current and former extracurricular activities. Include high school, community and religious/church activities. *

Honors and Awards: List the honors and awards you have received. Please include academic and extracurricular honors and awards, as well as any memberships in honor societies.*

Recommendations

Please provide the requested information for two individuals who will complete a recommendation on your behalf. Recommender #1 must provide an acadmic recommendation, and recommender #2 must provide a personal recommendation (no family members please). Each person will receive an email request to complete the recommendation form. Both forms must be submitted by the May 16th deadline in order for your application to be considered complete.

Recommender #1: Name*

First NameLast Name

Academic

Recommender #1: Email Address*

example@example.com

Recommender #2: Name*

First NameLast Name

Personal

Recommender #2: Email Address*

example@example.com

Essay

Complete a short essay on the topic given. Essay must be between 250-500 words.

What inspired or motivated you to apply to Morgan State University? Elaborate on your future aspirations, ambitions, and career choices that will collaborate with your decision to attend Morgan?*

0/500

Document #1: MSU Acceptance Letter (a LEGIBLE screenshot or photo is acceptable). *

Document #2: Unofficial copy of your most recent high school transcript (a LEGIBLE screenshot or photo is acceptable). *

Document #3: OPTIONAL - Applicant Resume.

Document #1: Unofficial Morgan State University transcript (a LEGIBLE screenshot or photo is acceptable). *

Document #2: Letter of recommendation from a professor, counselor/advisor, coach or work/organization supervisor. *

Document #3: Current Resume.*

Please read the following carefully before signing this application:

I certify that all the statements made in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
If awarded the scholarship, I give The Morgan State University Georgia Alumni Chapter permission to use my name and image in reports, materials, press releases, on the organization website, and at activities associated with their scholarship program.
I understand that all financial and academic information from my transcript and application will remain confidential.
I understand that if chosen as a scholarship recipient, it is my responsibility to provide the Georgia Alumni Chapter the official proof of Morgan State University enrollment, in order to receive scholarship payment.
I understand that it is my responsiblity to ensure my recommenders complete the electronic recommendation form by May 16th.
I also understand incomplete applications, which include the two references, will not be considered for the scholarship.

Applicant Signature*

Date*

Date