[224] Dec. 1 Is Deadline for 2011-12 Academic Scholarships at MTSU

Release date: Nov. 30, 2010

News & Public Affairs contact: Randy Weiler, 615-898-5616 or jweiler@mtsu.edu

Dec. 1 Is Deadline for 2011-12 Academic Scholarships at MTSU

(MURFREESBORO) — Prospective MTSU students seeking academic scholarships for 2011-12 school year must submit all their information by the priority deadline of Wednesday, Dec. 1, university officials said.
Major scholarships include The Buchanan Fellowship; National Merit Achievement Finalist; and Chancellor, Presidential, Academic Service; Valedictorians and Salutatorians, Provost and the DREAM (Diverse Representation and Educational Access at MTSU) scholarships.
Students applying for Transfer Academic Scholarships have a Feb. 1, 2011, deadline for all application materials and transcripts to be on file. Potential awards include Phi Theta Kappa, TBR Community College Academic Service and Non-TBR Academic Service scholarships.
Other potential awards from the Office of Financial Aid include MTSU Foundation Scholarships (Feb. 15 deadline), Music Scholarships and Army Officer Scholarships (typically a Nov. 15 deadline). Students pursuing music must complete a separate scholarship and admission application form online, indicating Jan. 28, Feb. 19 or March 4 as the choice to audition.
Mailed applications that contain a Dec. 1 postmark will be accepted as meeting the priority deadline. Prospective students who apply between Dec. 2 and Feb. 15 may be considered if funding is available.
For more information, call MTSU Financial Aid at 615-898-2830 or visit mtsu.edu/financialaid online.

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