Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Competition

The MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship (ADS) is an annual one-day scholarship competition hosted in partnership by the Honors College and the MSU Office of Admissions. ADS is held with two optional dates to attend: the last Friday in January and the first Friday in February.

High-achieving students that apply to MSU by mid-October and are invited to the Honors College will be invited to compete at ADS.

During the competition, students have the opportunity to learn more about MSU, the Honors College, and different majors across campus.

Want to know what to expect on the day of the competition? Watch this video for a brief overview.

Awardees

Scholarships are awarded to approximately 45 candidates based on intellectual performance and participation in the competition.

The scholarships range from a full ride to full tuition, with smaller scholarships ranging from $1500-$2500.

Full ride and full tuition awardees also receive a spot in the MSU Honors College’s Professorial Assistantship program, which provides a two-year paid research placement with a faculty member.

Connect with H-STAR

Current Honors students will be at ADS to connect with and serve as a resource. These leaders are a part of H-STAR (Honors Students Actively Recruiting), an organization that involves current students in the recruitment of prospective Honors College members.

Meet the leadership team for this academic year. They are part of the broader H-STAR organization that includes additional student volunteers.

 

Media Coverage

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

Back To Top