Michigan State University 2020-2021 African Scholarship Program for African Students

The Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship Grant Program is intended to encourage MSU African students (women are strongly urged to apply) to study at MSU and in turn make a contribution to the development of their country

Two annual awards to encourage MSU African students to enhance their studies and make a contribution to the development of their country. Women are strongly urged to apply.

The Miriam J. Kelley African Scholarship can make at least two awards annually of up to $1,000.  The number of awards made and actual award amounts depend on the quality of proposals and the resources available in the fiscal year in which funds are proposed for expenditure.

• Table of Content
• About Michigan State University
• MBA Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of MBA Scholarship
• Requirements for MBA Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Michigan State University

Founded in 1855, Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community.

MBA Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of MBA Scholarship

Successful candidate will be awarded $1,000 to enhance their studies and make a contribution to the development of their country

Requirements for MBA Scholarship Qualification

1. Applicants must be MSU African students in good academic standing. (The grant has an emphasis toward the educational enhancement of women).
2. Applicants should be MSU students on a temporary visa.
3. Applicants must describe the factors that suggest the likelihood of their returning to their home country.
4. Applicants must have demonstrated capacity to achieve their educational goals and have the assertiveness to seek further opportunities to advance their education.

Selection Criteria: Proposals may request support for tuition or for other educational expenses such as research gathering or dissertation writing.  Personal, education related or family expenses will also be considered.  Proposals requesting partial support to attend a professional conference will also be considered.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted at any time, but must be presented by July 15 every year.  Send applications to:

Office for International Students and Scholars, 103 International Center. 

The application consists of 2 parts, a narrative and 2 supporting letters.

For full scholarship details and how to submit application, click here (Doc)