Come Here. Go Anywhere.
Exceptional students arrive at Michigan State with bold questions and ambitious goals. The Williams Presidential Scholarship gives them more than a way to get here. It gives them the freedom to explore, connect and learn through experiences that can shape where they go next.
More Than a Scholarship
Full-Ride
Tuition, fees, food and housing support.
$7,500
Dedicated funding annually for an experiential learning opportunity.
Two Years
Paid research alongside an MSU faculty mentor.
“The Williams Presidential Scholarship enables our university to empower this group of talented scholars to pursue excellence without limits.” - President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D.
The Opportunity
For the Scholar
The freedom to go further.
• Pursue academic excellence with
comprehensive scholarship support.
• Explore new interests through research,
internships, mentorship and hands-on
learning.
• Turn curiosity into action with experiences
that extend beyond the classroom.
For Michigan State
Exceptional talent elevates what’s possible.
• Attract outstanding students who bring
bold curiosity and ambition to MSU.
• Enrich our classrooms, research labs and
campus community with new perspectives
and discoveries.
For the World
Big ideas. Far-reaching impact.
• Prepare innovators and problem-solvers to tackle complex challenges.
• Empower students to put their knowledge and talents to work in meaningful ways.
• Extend the impact of a Michigan State education into communities around the world.
Meet Two Williams Presidential Scholars
Ava Crozier
Sophomore | Business management + information
science
Ava created Coffeeshop Concerts to spotlight emerging
Michigan musicians and support youth music and music
therapy programs. The initiative has raised more than $3,000. At MSU, she is growing through research, alumni connections and a community that shares her commitment to giving back.
Tejas Agrawal
Sophomore | Computer science + computational
and applied mathematics
That time enables Tejas to pursue AI research, hackathons, student-led drone projects and nonprofit consulting. He is already putting his curiosity to work, developing practical technology while exploring the possibilities of responsible AI.