MSU Scholarships Database

The MSU Scholarships Database lists hundreds of scholarships based on major, program, or other criteria, including all LBC scholarships.

Use your university-issued NetID and password credentials to log in to the MSU Scholarships Database at scholarships.msu.edu, and complete a general application. This is the first step of applying for LBC and MSU scholarships for which you may be eligible.

Urgent Financial Requests

If you find yourself in need of emergency funding, please apply for the Undergraduate Spartan Completion and Emergency Fund, which will review all funding possibilities for you across campus.

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Scholarships for LBC Students

Scholarship Support Information

Special Note for Incoming First-Year Students

Once you have received an acceptance letter from Michigan State University, you can use your university-issued NetID and password credentials to log in to scholarships.msu.edu, and complete a general application. 

After you have completed the general application, and the system has verified your major in the MSU admissions application is “Lyman Briggs,” you will have the option to select LBC-specific scholarships and can provide any needed essay responses.

Financial Aid

Regardless of your income level, to be considered for federal, state, and university grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans, we recommend completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 each year. 

For more information, the MSU Office of Financial Aid has a webpage for undergraduate students with information about the financial aid process.

Eligibility

MSU programs and activities, including scholarships, are not restricted to any individual or group based on certain legally protected identities: race, sex (including sexual orientation and gender), color, ethnicity, religion, and national origin. MSU does not base scholarship eligibility criteria on protected identity, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group based on legally protected identities. Find more information on the MSU Office of the General Counsel webpage FAQ about Diversity Initiatives / Prop. 2.

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Scholarships for LBC Students Planning to Study Abroad

Studying abroad is a valuable, life-changing experience for many students. Some of our donors have given funds for students to have these high-impact learning experiences. These scholarships are awarded on a different timeline than other LBC scholarships. Complete applications by the advertised due date. 

Matson Family Expendable Fund for Study Abroad for Winter Break 2026-27, Spring Break 2027 or Spring Semester 2027 

The scholarship application for education abroad programs taking place over Winter Break 2026-27, Spring Break 2027, or Spring Semester 2027 will be open September 28-October 11, 2026. Students will be notified of decisions in November.

To Apply:

  1. Go to scholarships.msu.edu
  2. Log in with your MSU NetID
  3. Complete the general application
  4. Click on the "Opportunities" tab at the top of the page
  5. Search "Matson" in the search bar
  6. Complete application materials and submit.

Apply by October 11, 2026

Matson Family Expendable Scholarship for Education Abroad 

Preference will be given to students with demonstrated need, as determined by the MSU Office of Financial Aid.

Strong scholarship applicants must be LBC students who show a record of leadership, service, and community engagement

David and Gretchen Cantor Education Abroad Scholarship

Strong scholarship applicants are Briggsies who show a record of leadership, service, and community engagement