United States · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-16

Murray State University Presidential Fellowship

Murray State's premier honors award given to incoming freshmen demonstrating exceptional intellectual curiosity, community impact, and research dedication.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.75 high school GPA and ACT score >= 28 or SAT >= 1310
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Presidential Fellowship competitive essay and on-campus interview
Recommendation letters: Three letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full in-state or out-of-state tuition plus on-campus housing and meal stipend ($24,000/year total value)
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (100% full tuition covered)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Murray State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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