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Michigan State University International Merit Award

Michigan State University (MSU) is a large public research university and a Big Ten institution, well known internationally for its hospitality business school (the School of Hospitality Business), supply chain, business, agriculture, engineering, and the sciences. MSU offers a range of merit-based awards to talented international undergraduates that reduce the cost of out-of-state tuition; these are competitive and granted alongside admission on academic strength. For Sri Lankan students — particularly those aiming at hospitality, business, or STEM in the US — MSU pairs a respected American degree with strong industry connections and a major campus experience. US tuition is high, so even a partial merit award is valuable, and it can be combined with on-campus work where permitted. Award values, the number granted, and criteria change each year, so confirm the current scholarships, eligibility, accreditation, and deadlines with MSU admissions before applying.

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Value

Merit Tuition Award (Partial)

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Level

Undergraduate

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Strengths

Hospitality, Business, STEM

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International Applicant

Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens with recognised qualifications, applying to MSU Bachelor's degrees.

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Academic Merit

Awards are competitive and based on academic strength (and, where required, standardised test scores). A strong A/L (or equivalent) profile is important.

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Admission to a Programme

You must be admitted to an MSU undergraduate programme. Apply early, as many merit awards follow a priority deadline.

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English Proficiency

Programmes are in English; MSU requires IELTS/TOEFL evidence (often IELTS 6.5+). Sri Lankan English-medium applicants can usually meet this with the required scores.

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Apply to Michigan State University

Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, English/test evidence, and any required essays by the priority deadline.

Merit-award consideration

Admitted international students are considered for merit awards on academic strength; some are automatic, others require a separate application.

Review your offer and aid

Confirm your admission and any award; factor in remaining costs and permitted on-campus work when planning your budget.

Apply for the US F-1 student visa

With your I-20 from MSU and proof of funds, apply for the US F-1 student visa at the US Embassy in Colombo.

Why Michigan State University?

MSU is a major US public research university with a globally respected hospitality business school and strong business and STEM programmes. For Sri Lankan students aiming at hospitality, business, or STEM in the US, its merit awards help offset high tuition at a well-connected institution.