Description
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) offers a comprehensive range of Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships for academically qualified students enrolling in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. These merit-based scholarships reward high-achieving students based on their ACT or SAT scores and cumulative high school GPA. Eligible students can receive up to $6,000 per year in scholarship funding for up to eight semesters.

With the August 1, 2025 extended deadline, MTSU provides a valuable second chance to those who missed the original priority deadline of December 1, 2024.

Degree Level
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) USA Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships 2025 is available to undertake Undergraduate level programs at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).

Available Subjects
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

All Subjects

Benefits

* Scholarship Tiers and Award Amounts
* Century Scholarship
* ACT Score: 34 – 36
* GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
* Award: $6,000 per year
* Lightning Scholarship
* ACT Score: 30 – 33
* GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
* Award: $3,000 per year
* Blue Raider Scholarship
* ACT Score: 25 – 29
* GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
* Award: $2,500 per year
* Future Alumni Scholarship
* ACT Score: 22 – 24
* GPA Requirement: 3.50 or higher
* Award: $1,500 per year

Note: SAT equivalents are accepted for these scholarships. See conversion chart for details.
MTSU does not accept super-scores. Only the highest official composite score submitted by the December 1 deadline will be used for awarding.

Eligible Nationalities
Open to US residents only.

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for an MTSU Freshman Guaranteed Scholarship, applicants must:

Be a first-time, incoming freshman planning to enroll in Summer or Fall 2025
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Submit a completed application for admission at mtsu.edu/apply
Ensure the following are on file with the Admissions Office by December 1, 2024:

application
Application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Official ACT or SAT scores (excluding writing sub-scores)
6th-semester high school transcript showing GPA through junior year
7th-semester transcripts may be considered if submitted before the deadline
Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Scholarships are renewable for up to eight semesters (four years) if students:

Remain enrolled full-time each Fall and Spring in coursework that counts toward their degree
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
Stay continuously enrolled without breaks
Renewal eligibility is evaluated at the end of each Fall and Spring semester.

Additional Guidelines and Fine Print
Scholarships do not stack with other guaranteed or departmental MTSU scholarships
Weighted GPAs are accepted if included on official transcripts
Students graduating with a GED or HiSET are not eligible
Scholarships are not available for summer enrollment
Students must be EVEA verified to confirm lawful U.S. presence (learn more)
Students may receive both a university scholarship and a Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship
Scholarship amounts may be reduced if total financial aid exceeds Cost of Attendance (COA)