The Thornton Opportunity Scholarship is intended to support MSU undergraduate students who have experienced hardships due to conflict and have demonstrated financial need.
This scholarship is available to domestic and international MSU undergraduate students. Recipients may reapply for the scholarship each academic year.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Thornton Opportunity Scholarship must:
- Be an incoming or current undergraduate student at Michigan State University.
- Have experienced hardships due to conflict.
- Demonstrate financial need as a barrier to attending or continuing to attend MSU.
Apply
To apply, complete the online application.
The application form includes two long-answer questions. Be prepared to submit a document with each of these prompts:
- In a personal statement of 250 words or less, share how you have been affected by global conflict or conflict abroad. Share how you were able to navigate these challenges and disruptions to your education, and how continued education at MSU will play in your future development
- Please describe how this scholarship would help you overcome the financial burden of studying at MSU. Provide detail that will aid us in assessing your financial need.