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We Support the National MSUBA's Scholarship Program

The Michigan State University Black Alumni, Inc. (MSUBA) provides a limited number of scholarships to eligible students who have been accepted to Michigan State University. The scholarships are awarded in July. Fifty percent of the award is released for the Fall semester and fifty percent is released for the Spring semester.

Eligibility Criteria

An applicant must meet all of the following criteria in order to be considered for a scholarship:

• Must have been involved in high school extracurricular activities, community service or been employed while in school.
• Must have been accepted to MSU for Fall 2020 and must enroll at MSU for a minimum of 12 credits.
• Must demonstrate financial need. Factors considered include parental income, number of dependents for whom parent(s) is responsible, parental and personal employment status, and other financial assistance.
• Must have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with MSU’s Financial Aid office.

How to Apply

Please download the application (link below) and complete it. Mail the application and all supporting documentation to:

All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2020. Absolutely no exceptions will be made. Applicants that apply by the deadline will receive an email by April 30, 2020 (via your MSU email address) that your application was received and is being processed. Students chosen to receive a scholarship, will be notified via MSU email by May 31, 2020.

Applications

Download applications below.
Scholarship Application for Current MSU Students 2020-2021
MSUBA Scholarship Application for incoming Freshman 2020-2021

Detroit Executive Board

President
David Mott
d.mott@msuba-det.org

Vice President
Ricardo Jackson
r.jackson@msuba-det.org

Treasurer
Chuck Smith
c.j.smith@msuba-det.org

Secretary
Erica Adams-Williams
e.adams-williams@msuba-det.org

Liason for Employment and Training
Layna Gardner-Lott
l.gardner-lott@msuba-det.org