Middle Tennessee State University
Centennial Scholarship
A guaranteed academic merit scholarship awarded to first-time incoming freshmen at MTSU who meet the highest tier of GPA and standardized test score requirements.
Award
$8,000/year
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Level
Undergraduate
Status
40 days left
All majorsRenewable award
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- Application effort
- Low (transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3.5
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Who is eligible
- Must be a first-time incoming freshman planning to enroll at MTSU in the Summer or Fall semester
- Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50 or higher
- Must have a composite ACT score of 34-36 (or SAT equivalent of 1490-1600)
- Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
What you'll need
- Official sixth-semester or seventh-semester high school transcript showing cumulative GPA
- Official qualifying ACT and/or SAT test score (without writing subscore)
How to apply
- Apply for admission as a new Incoming Freshman at MTSU at mtsu.edu/apply.
- Pay the admissions application fee or complete a qualified fee waiver.
- Ensure all required official transcripts and qualifying test scores are on file with the Admissions Office by the December 1st priority deadline.
- Accept the scholarship offer by May 1st through your PipelineMT account if awarded.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/incoming-freshmen/
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- Summarized from mtsu.edu
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