Middle Tennessee State University — Automatic Merit Scholarships
Murfreesboro, Tennessee · 4 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Guaranteed — published by the college
These figures come from Middle Tennessee State University's own published merit grid / scholarship page, whose wording makes the awards automatic for students who meet the criteria. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date. Admission is not guaranteed by meeting a merit threshold.
Guaranteed automatic awards
Each award below is labelled guaranteed automatic because the college's own page explicitly says the award is automatic for students who meet the published criteria. Amounts are exact published figures.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college ACT 34-36 with GPA 3.50. | 3.5 | — | 34 | $8,000 | $32,000 | both | December 1, 2026 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Trustee Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college ACT 30-33 with GPA 3.50. | 3.5 | — | 30 | $5,000 | $20,000 | both | December 1, 2026 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| Presidential Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college ACT 25-29 with GPA 3.50. | 3.5 | — | 25 | $4,500 | $18,000 | both | December 1, 2026 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
| True Blue Scholarship Guaranteed — published by the college ACT 22-24 with GPA 3.50. | 3.5 | — | 22 | $3,500 | $14,000 | both | December 1, 2026 | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at Middle Tennessee State University
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Blue Scholarship ($3,500/yr) | +3 ACT points | Presidential Scholarship ($4,500/yr) | +$1,000/yr · +$4,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Presidential Scholarship ($4,500/yr) | +5 ACT points | Trustee Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +$500/yr · +$2,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
| Trustee Scholarship ($5,000/yr) | +4 ACT points | Centennial Scholarship ($8,000/yr) | +$3,000/yr · +$12,000 over 4 years (guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- Application deadline: December 1, 2026 (all requirements met by)
- Test-score deadline: December 1, 2026 (qualifying ACT/SAT on file by)
- Entry: Fall 2027
Academic Requirements and award amounts for MTSU Freshman Guaranteed Scholarships Effective Fall 2027 for students who meet all requirements by December 1, 2026
Questions
Does Middle Tennessee State University offer automatic merit?
Yes — the awards above are guaranteed automatic per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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