Morgan is a public HBCU in Baltimore, and here’s something most families don’t realize: about half of its first-year students come from outside Maryland. That makes the out-of-state price tag a real conversation at most kitchen tables. Morgan admits most applicants and is test-optional, so the bigger question usually isn’t “Can my kid get in?” It’s “How much of that out-of-state bill can we knock down?” The answer depends heavily on applying early and filing the FAFSA.
Test-optional (merit still possible without scores)
No superscore.
Key Deadlines
Priority: Dec 1 • FAFSA: Mar 1
Full-Tuition / Full-Ride
Martin D. Jenkins Scholarship (Honors, competitive)
Honors College
Honors Program Available
Residency & Waivers
ACM
🚨 Easy-to-Miss “Gotchas” at Morgan State (Read This First)
December 1 is the real money deadline. The regular fall application deadline is April 1, but the Troy E. Quinn Merit Award goes to December 1 applicants first. Applying by the early deadline is also what makes your student eligible to apply to the Honors College.
Spring admits get nothing institutional. Quinn, Bozeman, and Honors scholarships are all fall-only.
A full scholarship cancels the others. If your student accepts a full academic or athletic award (like the Jenkins), they can’t keep other Morgan institutional awards.
Health insurance is automatic. Full-time undergrads are enrolled in the student plan (about $1,941 a year) unless you file a waiver by the early-September deadline. It isn’t in the tuition number.
The FAFSA matters even for “merit” money. Morgan’s institutional awards weigh need, and every scholarship on its AcademicWorks portal requires financial need. Aim for March 1.
FAQ
Is this college test-optional? Yes, for admission. Morgan State University is test-optional for admission.
What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: 16-21; SAT: 850-1060.
Average net price? About $15,476/year after aid.
Does this school use waivers/reciprocity?
Yes. It participates in ACM.
💰 Cost of Attendance at Morgan State University: 2026–2027 Rates
Figures verified against official sources in October 2026.
📅 Planning for 2027–2028? These are the 2026–2027 rates, the newest Morgan State University has published. Colleges usually release next year's costs in the spring, and we update this page when they do.
Budgeting tip: costs typically rise 2% to 5% a year. For 2027–2028, plan on roughly
$600 to $1,500 more than the in-state total below.$800 to $2,000 more than the out-of-state total below.
In-State: billed cost per year
$29,366
Tuition, fees, housing, and meals for two semesters
Tuition & mandatory fees
$8,466
Housing & meals (typical)
$20,900
Total billed cost
$29,366
Out-of-State: billed cost per year
$40,696
Tuition, fees, housing, and meals for two semesters
Tuition & mandatory fees
$19,796
Housing & meals (typical)
$20,900
Total billed cost
$40,696
That is $11,330 more per year than Maryland residents pay, before any waivers or scholarships.
Average federal net price: $15,476 per year.
This is what first-time, full-time students who received grant aid paid after grants and scholarships, for in-state students only, based on the most recent federal data. It counts books and living costs, so it can run higher than the billed total above. Families who got no grants are not in this average, so many middle-income families pay more. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.
Out-of-state families: this average does not include you. Run the college's own net price calculator for a number based on your situation.
📌 Regional Tuition & Waiver Options
Morgan State University is a public HBCU that charges different tuition and mandatory fee amounts for Maryland residents and nonresidents and publishes separate on-campus housing and meal-plan rates. The university does participate in the Academic Common Market (ACM) for select undergraduate majors, allowing approved students from participating SREB states to qualify for in-state tuition with home-state authorization. Outside of ACM-approved programs, official tuition and bursar materials do not describe broad nonresident tuition waivers or general regional reciprocity discount programs for the undergraduate population, aside from limited employment-based tuition benefits.
Out-of-State Savings & Waivers
Morgan participates in the Academic Common Market (ACM) for select majors. If your student lives in a participating Southern state and wants a major their home state doesn’t offer, they may be able to pay Maryland’s in-state rate with certification from their home state. Outside of ACM, Morgan doesn’t offer a broad out-of-state discount. Out-of-state freshmen with financial need are automatically considered for the J.C. Bozeman Need Grant (up to $2,000 a year). DC residents should also look at the DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG), which Morgan lists among its resident grant options.
FAQ: Cost of Attendance at Morgan State University
What does Morgan actually cost for a full year in 2026-27?
Tuition and mandatory fees run $8,466 for Maryland residents and $19,796 for out-of-state students. Morgan’s own full budget, which adds on-campus housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal costs, comes to about $34,396 in-state and $45,726 out-of-state. Your actual bill from Morgan will be lower than that, because books, travel, and personal spending aren’t billed by the school.
Why is housing so hard to pin down?
Because the range is huge. A standard double in Blount or Rawlings runs about $8,235 a year. A one-bedroom suite at One Calvert runs about $18,500. Morgan’s budget uses $14,025 for housing and $6,875 for meals, so if your student picks an older double and a smaller meal plan, you can come in well under that.
Is the student health insurance really required?
Full-time undergrads are automatically enrolled and billed (about $781.95 for fall and $1,159.05 for spring) unless they submit an approved waiver. If your student is already covered on your family plan, file the waiver before the fall deadline in early September so the charge comes off.
What do families really pay after grants?
The most recent federal number (2023-24) shows an average net price of $15,476 for in-state freshmen who received grant aid. By income, that ranged from about $9,585 for families earning under $30,000 to about $21,323 for families over $110,000. These are in-state figures, so out-of-state families should expect to pay more.
Can my out-of-state student use the Academic Common Market at Morgan?
Possibly, but it depends on your state and your student’s major. You have to live in a participating Southern Regional Education Board state, the major has to be approved for your state, and your home state’s ACM coordinator has to certify you. North Carolina doesn’t participate, and Florida and Texas only participate at the graduate level. Check the SREB program search before counting on it.
Are books included in the bill?
Partly. Undergrads are automatically placed in Morgan’s Bear Books program, which delivers course materials on the first day of class for a per-credit charge ($23.25 per credit in 2026-27). Your student can opt out if they’d rather buy books on their own.
December 1: Priority date for the Troy E. Quinn Merit Award and the Bozeman Need Grant. Applying by now also opens the Honors College door.
Early winter: Admitted students who qualify get an email invitation to apply to the Honors College (Jenkins and Honors Associate scholarships).
March 1: Morgan’s FAFSA priority date, and Maryland’s state scholarship priority date.
May 15 and June 1: AcademicWorks fall scholarship cycle opens, followed by ScholarshipUniverse for admitted students.
Parent rule of thumb: treat December 1 as your deadline, even if your student is still deciding where to go.
Automatic Merit Scholarships at Morgan State University
Morgan doesn’t use a published GPA and test score chart. Every first-time, full-time fall freshman is automatically considered for the Troy E. Quinn Merit Award (up to $6,000 a year) based on the record they submit with the admission application. Out-of-state students with financial need are also automatically considered for the J.C. Bozeman Need Grant. No separate application is required, but applying by December 1 makes a real difference.
Find your student's tier
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Residency
Based on published cutoffs for entering freshmen. Always verify with the college before finalizing plans.
One award, not a pile. Colleges apply your student's single best automatic award. Automatic scholarships almost never stack with each other, though some stack with housing, departmental, or outside money. The stacking notes on each card tell you which.
Automatic
Troy E. Quinn Merit Award
📅 Deadline: December 1 ✓ Renews (2 GPA, 4 yrs)
$6,000/yr
✔ Stackable
First-time, full-time, degree-seeking freshmen starting in the fall. Eligibility is based on the academic credentials submitted with the admission application. Morgan does not publish GPA or test score cutoffs.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Can be combined with the J.C. Bozeman Need Grant, the Honors Associate award, and outside aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students who accept a full academic or athletic award (such as the Jenkins Scholarship) cannot keep other MSU institutional awards. Quinn recipients are not eligible for the ScholarshipUniverse Special Assistance award.
💡
Strategic Detail
Up to $6,000 per year for up to 8 consecutive fall and spring semesters. Renewal requires at least 12 credits per semester (15 encouraged) and a 2.0 cumulative GPA, reviewed every semester. Amount and eligibility depend on funding.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: First-time fall freshmen who apply by December 1. Morgan weighs the academic record submitted at admission, and its institutional awards also consider need.
Automatic
J.C. Bozeman Need Grant
📅 Deadline: December 1 ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
⚠ Non-Maryland residents only; need-based.
Non-Maryland residents only. First-time, full-time fall freshmen, considered automatically with the admission file. FAFSA required every year, including verification if selected.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Can be combined with the Troy E. Quinn Merit Award and outside aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Bozeman recipients are not eligible for the ScholarshipUniverse Special Assistance award. A full academic or athletic award replaces other MSU institutional awards.
💡
Strategic Detail
Need-based grant of up to $2,000 per year for out-of-state freshmen, for up to 8 consecutive fall and spring semesters. The amount and eligibility can change each year based on the family's Student Aid Index (SAI).
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Out-of-state fall freshmen with financial need who apply by December 1 and file the FAFSA.
Data last verified Oct 12, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Note: Morgan says test-optional applicants are still considered for merit scholarships. Award amounts depend on funding each year, and anyone applying after December 1 is considered only if money remains.
Automatic Merit FAQs (Morgan State University)
How much is the Troy E. Quinn Merit Award?
Up to $6,000 a year. Morgan doesn’t publish the cutoffs that decide who gets the full amount, so treat it as a range rather than a guarantee.
What does my student have to do to keep Quinn?
Take at least 12 credits every fall and spring semester (Morgan encourages 15) and keep a 2.0 cumulative GPA. It can renew for up to 8 consecutive semesters, and Morgan reviews it every semester.
Who gets the J.C. Bozeman Need Grant?
Only students from outside Maryland. It’s need-based, worth up to $2,000 a year, and requires a new FAFSA every year. The amount can change from year to year based on your family’s Student Aid Index.
Can my student get both Quinn and Bozeman?
Yes, an out-of-state student can receive both. The catch is that if your student accepts a full award like the Martin D. Jenkins Scholarship, it replaces the other Morgan institutional awards.
Does applying test-optional hurt my student’s chances at merit money?
Morgan says no. Test-optional applicants are considered for merit scholarships and the Honors College. If your student has strong scores, sending them can’t hurt, but leaving them off doesn’t disqualify anyone.
What if my student starts in the spring?
Then Quinn and Bozeman are off the table. Both are only for students who start in the fall as full-time, degree-seeking freshmen.
Morgan doesn’t run a big, essay-and-interview scholarship competition for incoming freshmen outside the Honors College. Its one full ride, the Martin D. Jenkins Scholarship, lives in the Honors section below. Most other competitive money comes through Morgan’s AcademicWorks portal, where donor-funded scholarships are matched to students, and every one of those requires financial need.
✅ Can You Stack Scholarships at Morgan?
Aid Type
Stacks?
Morgan Parent Translation
Quinn + Bozeman
Yes
An out-of-state freshman with need can receive both.
Full awards (Jenkins, full athletic)
No, they replace
A full academic or athletic award means no other Morgan institutional awards. If you’re offered two full awards, you pick one.
Honors Associate / Richardson
Yes
These partial Honors awards go on top of other aid, up to the cost of attendance.
AcademicWorks donor funds
Usually
These are the gap fillers. They require financial need and stack up to the cost of attendance.
ScholarshipUniverse “Special Assistance”
Not with Quinn, Bozeman, or Jenkins
Students holding those three awards can’t get this one, but they can still win other ScholarshipUniverse awards.
One more rule worth knowing: your total aid can’t go over Morgan’s cost of attendance. If it does, Morgan trims loans first, then university money, and then outside scholarships. So report outside scholarships to the financial aid office early, before they cause a surprise adjustment.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
AcademicWorks Institutional Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2. Submit the General Application early in each cycle. Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All UndergradOpen to admitted incoming freshmen and transfers, and current students registered for the term. Financial need required.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Stacks with other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. If total aid exceeds cost of attendance, Morgan reduces loans first, then university funds.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. The system automatically matches students to funds they qualify for; funds marked Apply need extra materials.
Selection criteria: Awards are based on matching donor criteria, including need, GPA, major, leadership, service, and other characteristics, with holistic review varying by fund.
💡
Strategic Detail
Umbrella entry for donor-funded scholarships on Morgan's AcademicWorks portal, funded by alumni, faculty and staff, campus organizations, and corporations. Every AcademicWorks scholarship requires financial need. Award amounts are listed as Varies. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Admitted freshmen and current students who complete the General Application, file the FAFSA, and match a donor's criteria such as major, hometown, or campus activity.
Full TuitionApp Requiredmilitary service
Army ROTC Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Applications accepted July 1 to December 1 of senior year. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
Full Tuition
tuition, books, lab fees, monthly allowance
✔ Stackable
Selected high school seniors who want a military career; requires ROTC participation and a service commitment.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Army-funded, not an MSU institutional award. Total aid is still capped at Morgan's cost of attendance; confirm how Morgan packages it with institutional awards.
📄
How to Apply
Apply through the Army ROTC national scholarship process during senior year of high school. Contact Morgan's Department of Military Science for campus details.
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Strategic Detail
Morgan's financial aid page says four-year Army ROTC scholarships cover tuition, books, and lab fees plus a monthly allowance. Requires an Army service commitment. Terms are set by the U.S. Army and can change.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
High school seniors planning to serve as Army officers after college. Three-, two-, and one-year awards also go to current Morgan students on a competitive basis.
Data last verified Oct 12, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
❓ Flagship / Competitive Scholarship FAQs
Does Morgan have a full-ride scholarship?
Yes, the Martin D. Jenkins Scholarship. It can cover full tuition, fees, approved on-campus room and board, and up to $500 per semester for books. It’s only open to incoming freshmen admitted to the Clara I. Adams Honors College, and very few students receive it. The details are in the Honors section below.
When do AcademicWorks scholarships open?
The fall cycle opens May 15 and the spring cycle opens January 2. Admitted incoming freshmen can apply, so your student doesn’t have to wait until they’re on campus.
Do these scholarships require essays?
Most AcademicWorks funds match your student automatically once they finish the General Application. Some funds marked “Apply” ask for extra materials, so check after signing in. Our Essay Toolkit and Brag Sheet Builder help with those.
Does Morgan offer Army ROTC scholarships?
Yes. Morgan’s financial aid office says four-year Army ROTC scholarships cover tuition, books, and lab fees plus a monthly allowance, and they come with a service commitment. High school seniors apply between July 1 and December 1. Current students can compete for three-, two-, and one-year awards.
Is Morgan a QuestBridge or Stamps partner?
No. Morgan’s big merit play is the Honors College, not a national partner program.
Morgan runs two separate scholarship systems, and most families only find one of them. Once your student is admitted, they should sign into both with their MSU login.
AcademicWorks: Complete the General Application once and it matches your student to Morgan’s donor funds automatically. Fall cycle opens May 15.
ScholarshipUniverse: Fill out the profile to get matched to vetted outside scholarships plus some Morgan awards. Opens June 1.
Have the FAFSA on file. Every AcademicWorks scholarship requires financial need.
Screenshot confirmations and check your student’s Morgan email for award notices and thank-you letter requests.
Parent translation: the automatic award is the floor. These two portals are where the extra $500 here and $1,000 there come from.
💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships
Some of Morgan’s donor funds are surprisingly specific: a hometown, a high school, a major, even the choir or the campus radio station. If your student fits one of these, they’re competing against a much smaller pool. Amounts are listed as “varies,” and most require financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
AcademicWorks Endowed & Annual Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance.
📄
How to Apply
Log in to the Morgan State AcademicWorks/ScholarshipUniverse platform, complete the General Application, and submit any required supplemental materials for matched endowed or annual funds.
Selection criteria: Awards are based on alignment with donor criteria and may consider need, GPA, major, leadership, service, and other characteristics.
💡
Strategic Detail
Morgan's AcademicWorks portal lists endowed and annual funds tied to majors, hometowns, high schools, and campus activities. Every fund requires financial need, and amounts are listed as Varies. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Students who closely match specific donor criteria such as major, class year, GPA, need, leadership, service, or geography; continuing students are common recipients.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlyout of statefinancial need
Anthony C. Wade Endowment
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All UndergradOut-of-state student; must show financial need.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for out-of-state students. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Out-of-state Morgan students with financial need who complete the AcademicWorks General Application.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicfinancial need
Ambrose Legacy Achievement Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
⚠ Prince George's County MD, Mississippi, or West Indies residents only.
🎓 All UndergradResident of Prince George's County, MD, the State of Mississippi, or the West Indies; financial need.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Listed on AcademicWorks as Ambrose Legacy Achievment Fund. One of the few Morgan funds that names a state outside Maryland.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Students from Prince George's County (MD), Mississippi, or the West Indies who show financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicfinancial need
Carolyn B. Theodore Endowed Scholarship Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
⚠ New York City residents only.
🎓 All UndergradNew York City resident; financial need.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for New York City students. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: New York City residents with financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicfinancial need
Alice and Willis Turnipseed Endowed Scholarship Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for East Baltimore students. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: East Baltimore residents with a 2.8+ GPA and financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicmajor specific
Celia O. Hudson Jenkins and Ronald B. Hudson Endowed Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
⚠ Baltimore City graduates in Business Administration only.
🏫 2.5+ GPA🎓 All UndergradBaltimore City high school graduate and Baltimore City resident; full-time; Business Administration major; 2.5+ GPA.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for Baltimore City graduates in Business Administration. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Full-time Business Administration majors who graduated from a Baltimore City high school and live in Baltimore City.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlygeographicmajor specificcitizenship
Blanch Hudson Colbert Payne Endowed Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
⚠ Baltimore City STEM students only.
🏫 2.5+ GPA🎓 All UndergradSTEM major; Baltimore City high school graduate and Baltimore City resident; full-time; 2.5+ GPA; U.S. citizen.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for Baltimore City STEM students. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Full-time STEM majors who are U.S. citizens, Baltimore City residents, and Baltimore City high school graduates.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlymajor specificfinancial need
Brian Maurice Heigh Endowed Scholarship Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for engineering students. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Full-time engineering students with a 2.8+ GPA and financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlymajor specific
Bert & Stella Hash, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.7+ GPA🎓 All UndergradBusiness School student; 2.7+ GPA; department selects.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for business students, selected by the department. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Business School students with a 2.7+ GPA; the department selects the recipient.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlymajor specificfinancial need
Alphonso C. Warrington Endowed Scholarship Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.3+ GPA🎓 All UndergradBiology major; 3.3+ GPA; financial need.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for biology majors. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Biology majors with a 3.3+ GPA and financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlyactivity based
Agnes and Elmer Patterson Endowed Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All UndergradInvolvement in MSU Athletics, the MSU Choir, or WEAA.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for students in athletics, choir, or campus radio. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Students involved in MSU Athletics, the MSU Choir, or WEAA radio.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Onlyactivity based
A. Bernice Suggs Hunley Endowed Scholarship Fund
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA🎓 All UndergradMorgan State University Choir student; 3.0+ GPA.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance. Students can reapply each fall and spring cycle.
📄
How to Apply
Sign in to morgan.academicworks.com with MSU credentials and complete the General Application. You are automatically considered for this fund once the General Application is complete.
💡
Strategic Detail
Donor fund for choir students. Award amount listed as Varies.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: MSU Choir members with a 3.0+ GPA.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
School of Architecture & Planning Scholarships
📅 Deadline: June 30 (2026-27 cycle). Late submissions are not considered. Non-Renewable
$250–$1,000
✔ Stackable
👥 ~60 winners/yr🎓 All UndergradOpen to students across all SA+P majors.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance.
📄
How to Apply
Submit the SA+P internal scholarship application (linked on the School of Architecture and Planning scholarships page) by the deadline. Decisions are announced by early August.
Selection criteria: Awards emphasize financial need and academic achievement, with some funds requiring personal statements and service commitments.
✎ Essays
💡
Strategic Detail
For 2026-27, SA+P offered 60 awards: ten at $1,000, thirty at $500, and twenty at $250. Recipients can apply the money to fall, spring, or split it between both. Funds depend on availability.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Current SA+P majors (architecture, construction management, and design and planning) who submit the internal application on time.
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Athletic grants follow Athletics Department timelines. Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance.
📄
How to Apply
Audition or apply with the relevant program (band, choir, athletics, student media, or other organizations) and complete any related AcademicWorks or departmental scholarship forms.
Selection criteria: Selection is based on program needs, talent or contribution level, and continued participation; some programs may also consider financial need.
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Strategic Detail
Morgan's AcademicWorks portal lists funds for students involved in athletics, the MSU Choir, WEAA radio, and similar programs. Athletic grants are set separately by the Athletics Department.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who actively participate in marching band, choir, athletics, student media, or similar activities and maintain required eligibility.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Geographic & Identity-Based Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Fall cycle opens May 15; Spring cycle opens January 2 (AcademicWorks General Application). Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
✚
Stacking & Combining
Supplements other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance.
📄
How to Apply
Complete the AcademicWorks General Application and any supplemental questions for scholarships keyed to specific locations, schools, alumni ties, or community affiliations.
Selection criteria: Selection focuses on matching precise donor criteria related to geography or identity, often combined with demonstrated financial need.
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Strategic Detail
Morgan's AcademicWorks portal lists many funds tied to a hometown, high school, or community, including funds for out-of-state students, New York City residents, East Baltimore residents, Baltimore City high school graduates, and residents of Prince George's County, Mississippi, or the West Indies.
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Who Actually Wins
Students who meet very specific donor requirements tied to county or city of residence, high school, alumni connection, or community ties.
Data last verified Oct 12, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
❓ Hidden Gems FAQ
Are there Morgan scholarships for out-of-state students?
Yes. The Anthony C. Wade Endowment is for out-of-state students with financial need. Others name specific places: the Carolyn B. Theodore fund is for New York City residents, and the Ambrose Legacy Achievement Fund covers residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland, the state of Mississippi, or the West Indies.
We live in Baltimore. Is there anything just for us?
Several. The Turnipseed fund is for East Baltimore residents with a 2.8+ GPA. The Celia O. Hudson Jenkins and Ronald B. Hudson scholarship is for Baltimore City high school graduates majoring in Business Administration. The Blanch Hudson Colbert Payne scholarship is for Baltimore City graduates in STEM who are U.S. citizens.
Does my student have to apply to each one separately?
Usually not. Most AcademicWorks funds consider your student automatically once the General Application is complete. That’s why filling it out carefully (major, hometown, high school, activities) matters so much.
My student is an architecture major. Anything extra?
Yes. The School of Architecture and Planning ran its own fund for 2026-27 with 60 awards from $250 to $1,000 and a June 30 deadline. It uses a separate internal application, and late submissions aren’t accepted.
Can my student get these every year?
AcademicWorks awards are made cycle by cycle, so plan on reapplying each fall and spring rather than counting on automatic renewal.
The Clara I. Adams Honors College is where Morgan’s biggest scholarships live, including its only full ride. Admission isn’t automatic. Your student has to apply to Morgan by the early deadline, get admitted, and then watch for an email invitation to apply to Honors. Perks include priority registration, extended library checkout, Honors study rooms, and a staff that keeps close tabs on its students.
Freshman eligibility: 3.8+ high school GPA and at least 10% more high school credits than your state requires
What they look for: Academic excellence, real-world experience, and community service
Timing: Apply to Morgan by December 1, then submit the Honors application in early winter (last cycle’s freshman deadline was extended to February 13)
No spring entry: The Honors College doesn’t admit students for spring
Honors College Scholarships
Full RideApp Requiredgeographicneed based
Martin D. Jenkins Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Apply to Morgan by the December 1 priority deadline, get admitted, then submit the Honors College application when invited by email. The freshman Honors deadline falls in early winter (last cycle it was extended to February 13). ✓ Renews (3.6 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Ride
tuition, fees, housing, meals, books
✘ Not stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPAIncoming freshmen only. Honors College eligibility: 3.8+ high school GPA, at least 10% more high school credits than the state requires, and a record that fits the Honors pillars (academic excellence, experiential advantage, impactful service). Must keep a 3.6 cumulative GPA.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Applied up to the MSU cost of attendance and may replace smaller institutional grants; large Honors awards generally cannot exceed cost of attendance when combined with other aid.
📄
How to Apply
Apply to Morgan by the early deadline. After admission, watch for the Honors College invitation email and submit the Honors application.
Selection criteria: Selection is highly competitive and based on academic excellence, Honors application strength, and financial need, within Honors College criteria.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Awards up to full tuition, mandatory fees, approved on-campus room and board, and up to $500 per semester for books for up to four consecutive years, subject to maintaining Honors requirements.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: A small group of top incoming freshmen admitted to the Clara I. Adams Honors College. Honors admission alone does not guarantee a scholarship.
App Required
Honors Associate Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Apply to Morgan by the December 1 priority deadline, get admitted, then submit the Honors College application when invited by email. The freshman Honors deadline falls in early winter. ✓ Renews (3.4 GPA, 4 yrs)
$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.8+ GPAIncoming freshmen only. Honors College eligibility: 3.8+ high school GPA and at least 10% more high school credits than the state requires. Must keep a 3.4 cumulative GPA and meet Honors participation requirements.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Applied in addition to other scholarships or grants up to the MSU cost of attendance; may be adjusted if combined aid approaches cost of attendance.
📄
How to Apply
Apply and be admitted to Morgan State University, then submit the Clara I. Adams Honors College application for incoming freshmen.
Selection criteria: Awards are based on Honors admission competitiveness and maintenance of a 3.4 cumulative GPA with continued Honors engagement.
✎ Essays
💡
Strategic Detail
Awards up to $2,000 per year for up to four consecutive years to incoming freshmen in the Clara I. Adams Honors College who meet GPA and participation requirements.
🕵
Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Strong incoming Honors freshmen who meet Honors admission standards but do not receive the Jenkins Scholarship and maintain ongoing Honors participation.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Earl S. Richardson Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Continuing-student Honors applications open in late spring (May 15 to June 30 in the 2026 cycle). ✓ Renews (3.4 GPA, 3 yrs)
$2,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.6+ GPA🎓 All UndergradFor continuing and transfer students only. Continuing students need a 3.6+ cumulative GPA, no more than 60 college credits, and two letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty or academic representative). Must keep a 3.4 GPA to renew. Dependent on available funds.
✚
Stacking & Combining
Partial award that can be combined with other aid up to Morgan's cost of attendance, which is Morgan's general scholarship rule.
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How to Apply
Current or transfer Honors students apply through the Honors College, and in some cases AcademicWorks, during the spring scholarship cycle.
Selection criteria: Selection emphasizes Honors standing, cumulative GPA of at least 3.4, and overall engagement with Honors requirements.
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Strategic Detail
Awards up to $2,000 per year for up to three consecutive years; considered for continuing and transfer Honors applicants and dependent on available funds.
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Who Actually Wins
High-performing continuing or transfer Honors students who maintain at least a 3.4 GPA and active Honors participation.
Data last verified Oct 12, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Morgan says getting into the Honors College does not guarantee a scholarship, and award amounts can be adjusted each year based on funding.
Deadline Note: The Jenkins and Honors Associate scholarships are only for incoming freshmen. If your student misses the freshman Honors window, the next shot is the Earl S. Richardson Scholarship. Continuing students can apply to Honors in late spring (May 15 to June 30 in 2026) with a 3.6+ college GPA, no more than 60 credits, and two recommendation letters.
Keeping the Money
Martin D. Jenkins: Keep a 3.6 cumulative GPA plus all Honors requirements, for up to four years.
Honors Associate: Keep a 3.4 cumulative GPA and stay active in Honors, for up to four years.
Earl S. Richardson: Keep a 3.4 cumulative GPA, for up to three years, depending on available funds.
Honors College FAQs (Morgan State University)
What does the Jenkins Scholarship cover?
Up to full tuition, fees, approved on-campus room and board, and up to $500 per semester for books, for up to four consecutive years. It’s Morgan’s only full ride for incoming freshmen, and very few students receive one.
Can my student get Honors money without test scores?
Yes. Morgan says test-optional applicants are still considered for the Honors College. The 3.8 GPA and the extra high school credits carry the weight.
If my student wins Jenkins, do they lose Quinn?
Yes. Jenkins is a full award, and students with full awards can’t keep other Morgan institutional awards. The Honors Associate award is different: it’s added on top of other aid, up to the cost of attendance.
How does my student apply?
They can’t apply on their own ahead of time. After being admitted to Morgan through the early deadline, eligible students receive an email invitation to apply to the Honors College. Make sure your student is checking the email account on their application.
Can transfer students get in?
Yes. Transfer and continuing students apply through a separate process and are considered for the Earl S. Richardson Scholarship, not Jenkins or Honors Associate.
Morgan is Maryland’s largest HBCU and a doctoral research university, currently classified R2 (high research activity). It’s openly pushing for R1, the top research tier, with the next Carnegie review in 2028. For your student, that push shows up as more research labs, more faculty, and more chances to get involved early. Morgan also offers something many HBCUs don’t: a full lineup of professional programs, including business, engineering, architecture, education, social work, and hospitality, all on one campus.
Nationally Known Program: School of Architecture & Planning: This is a real differentiator. Morgan offers architecture, construction management, and design and planning, and its architecture bachelor’s degree has appeared on the Academic Common Market list, which can mean in-state tuition for students from some Southern states. It also has its own scholarship fund for current students.
Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management: Morgan’s biggest producer of bachelor’s degrees, with accounting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and information systems.
Clarence M. Mitchell School of Engineering: Civil, electrical and computer, industrial, mechatronic, and transportation engineering, all tied into Morgan’s research growth.
School of Global Journalism & Communication: Multimedia journalism, production, and strategic communication, with Morgan’s own radio station, WEAA, right on campus.
School of Social Work and School of Education & Urban Studies: Both run from the bachelor’s level up to the doctorate, with a strong focus on serving urban communities.
Music and the MSU Choir: Morgan’s choir has a national reputation and tours widely, and there are donor scholarships for choir members.
🔗 Official Morgan State University Links
Use Morgan’s official pages below to double-check deadlines, scholarship terms, and costs. When something on a Morgan page differs from what you read here, go with Morgan.
Big picture? Morgan State is a school where timing does a lot of the heavy lifting. There’s no secret test score chart to chase. Instead, the families who come out ahead apply by December 1, file the FAFSA by March 1, and have their student fill out both scholarship portals once they’re admitted. That’s how Quinn, Bozeman, and the donor funds start stacking up.
If you’re coming from out of state, like about half of Morgan’s freshmen, be honest about the gap between $19,796 in tuition and what your aid letter covers. The Academic Common Market, the Bozeman grant, and those hometown-specific funds are your best tools for closing it. If your student is a true standout, the Honors College and the Jenkins full ride are worth chasing. And if your student is drawn to architecture, journalism, engineering, or business inside a historic HBCU community in a big city, Morgan offers a combination that’s hard to find anywhere else.
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