Michigan State University Scholarship – Apply As An International Student

Michigan State University is a public land-grant research university in East Lansing, Michigan. It was founded in 1855 as the Agricultural College of the State of Michigan, the first of its kind in the United States

The school offers financial aid/ scholarships to its students, especially to international students. The University offers Undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and P.h.D.

Countries who are eligible to apply for scholarships at the Michigan State University are Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Morroco, Benin, Cape Verde, Togo, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and many other countries.

What are the documents needed for your application

To apply to Michigan State University, you’re required to provide certain documents to be considered for the program.

For undergraduate or bachelor’s degree programs

To apply for your undergraduate degree program, you are required to provide the following documents

1. Your high school (Senior high School) certificate
2. Your High school (Senior High School) transcript (from the first year to your final year)
3. Your final external or national examination such as WAEC for Nigerian and other west African students, WASSCE for Ghanaian students, Matric for south African students e.t.c
4. English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE.

For Master’s  or postgraduate degree programs

To apply for your postgraduate or master’s degree program, you are required to provide the following documents

1. Copies of your degree certificate
2. Your academic transcript
3. A CV (applies for some courses)
4. Research proposal (if you’re applying for a research Master like an MPhil or MRes)
5. English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE.

For Ph.D. programs

To apply for your Ph.D. course you are required to provide the following documents

1. Your academic transcript
2. CV
3. Personal statements/ Cover letter
4. Details of at least two referees (make sure to contact them beforehand so they know what you are applying for and why)
5. English proficiency tests: the TOEFL, the IELTS, the CAE, and the CPE.

How to apply to Michigan State University online

To apply to the Michigan State University, you first head on to the official website of the university.

Navigate to the apply bottom and choose your application type. i.e. If you are a First-year applicants
Transfer applicants, International applicants, Graduate applicants, Agricultural Technology Certificate applicants, Non-degree applicants.

Be sure to read the application manual before proceeding to the application page.

Fill out your application form and review.

Submit your application and ensure all required documents are uploaded in a pdf before submiting your application.