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Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship Package
Permalink for Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship PackageAutomatically awarded upon admission to MSU. Award amount is based on 9th -11th grade high school GPA and test scores. MSU accepts SAT/ACT scores through the February test date of a student's senior year of high school. Renewable for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
These automatic scholarship awards may not be combined with the National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package, National Merit Finalist Scholarship Package, National Recognition Program Scholarship, or the Presidential Endowed Scholarship Package.
The amounts and the requirements listed below are for first-time freshman entering MSU during the 2026-2027 academic year.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$4,000 over four years, $1,000 per year
ACT
21-24
SAT
1060-1190
GPA
3.00-3.29
$6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year
ACT
21-24
SAT
1060-1190
GPA
3.30-3.59
$14,000 over four years, $3,500 per year
ACT
21-24
SAT
1060-1190
GPA
3.60+
$8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year
ACT
25-29
SAT
1200-1350
GPA
3.00-3.29
$10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year
ACT
25-29
SAT
1200-1350
GPA
3.30-3.59
$20,000 over four years, $5,000 per year
ACT
25-29
SAT
1200-1350
GPA
3.60+
$12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year
ACT
30-32
SAT
1360-1440
GPA
3.00-3.29
$20,000 over four years, $5,000 per year
ACT
30-32
SAT
1360-1440
GPA
3.30-3.59
$32,000 over four years, $8,000 per year
ACT
30-32
SAT
1360-1440
GPA
3.60+
$16,000 over four years, $4,000 per year
ACT
33-36
SAT
1450-1600
GPA
3.00-3.29
$24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year
ACT
33-36
SAT
1450-1600
GPA
3.30-3.59
$42,000 over four years, $10,500 per year
ACT
33-36
SAT
1450-1600
GPA
3.60+
Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship Package
Permalink for Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship PackageAutomatically awarded upon admission to MSU. Award amount is based on 9th -11th grade high school GPA and test scores. MSU accepts SAT/ACT scores through the February test date of a student's senior year of high school. Renewable for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
You must be assessed non-resident tuition in order to receive the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. The Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may not be combined with any programs that waive the non-resident charges, such as: Academic Common Market; Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent or Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver; etc.
These automatic scholarship awards may not be combined with the National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package, National Merit Finalist Scholarship Package, National Recognition Program Scholarship Package, or the Presidential Endowed Scholarship Package.
The amounts and the requirements listed below are for first-time freshman entering MSU during the 2026-2027 academic year.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident$48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year
GPA
3.30-3.59
Disclosures
- This award package consists of the following scholarship:
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship ($12,000 per year)
$64,000 over four years, $16,000 per year
GPA
3.60-4.09
Disclosures
- This award package consists of the following scholarship:
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship ($16,000 per year)
$76,000 over four years, $19,000 per year
GPA
4.10+
Disclosures
- This award package consists of the following scholarships:
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship ($18,132 per year)
Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship ($868 per year)
$68,000 over four years, $17,000 per year
ACT
31+
SAT
1390+
GPA
3.30-3.59
Disclosures
- This award package consists of the following scholarships:
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship ($12,000 per year)
Colvard Future Leader Scholarship ($5,000 per year)
$84,000 over four years, $21,000 per year
ACT
31+
SAT
1390+
GPA
3.60-4.09
Disclosures
- This award package consists of the following scholarships:
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship ($16,000 per year)
Colvard Future Leader Scholarship ($5,000 per year)
$96,000 over four years, $24,000 per year
ACT
31+
SAT
1390+
GPA
4.10+
Disclosures
- This award package consists of the following scholarships:
Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship ($18,132 per year)
Colvard Future Leader Scholarship ($5,000 per year)
Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship ($868 per year)
Freshman One-Year Housing Scholarship
Permalink for Freshman One-Year Housing ScholarshipAwarded to entering freshmen as part of their automatic scholarship award package should they meet the requirements below.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentACT
34+
SAT
1490+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The award amount of this scholarship varies as it covers the cost of an on-campus, double-occupancy residence hall space.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have an ACT score of 34+ or SAT score of 1490+
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Permalink for Phi Theta Kappa ScholarshipThe Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to entering transfer students. The amount of this award is dependent on the student's overall transferable GPA as calculated by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Renewable for up to 5 semesters provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is not awarded to first-time entering freshmen.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year
GPA
3.25-3.49
Award Information
Awarded for up to 5 semesters at $1,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $5,000.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have an overall transferable GPA of 3.25-3.49 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must submit verification of membership in Phi Theta Kappa
- Verification may include membership as listed on a students official transcript as accepted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application within the scholarship portal
Disclosures
- Spring 2026 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by January 15, 2026.
- Fall 2025 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by August 1, 2026.
$10,000 over five semesters, $4,000 per year
GPA
3.50+
Award Information
Awarded for up to 5 semesters at $2,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $10,000.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have an overall transferable GPA of 3.50+ as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must submit verification of membership in Phi Theta Kappa
- Verification may include membership as listed on a students official transcript as accepted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application within the scholarship portal
Disclosures
- Spring 2026 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by January 15, 2026.
- Fall 2025 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by August 1, 2026.
Transfer Academic Scholarship
Permalink for Transfer Academic ScholarshipThe Transfer Academic Scholarship is awarded to entering transfer students based on the student's overall transferable GPA as calculated by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Renewable for up to 5 semesters provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
The Transfer Academic Scholarship is only awarded to Mississippi residents.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS Resident$5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
Awarded for up to 5 semesters at $1,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $5,000. This award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must have an overall transferable GPA of 3.25+ as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship
Permalink for Transfer Non-Resident Tuition ScholarshipThe Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship is awarded to entering transfer students. The amount of this award is dependent on the student's overall transferable GPA as calculated by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Renewable for up to 5 semesters provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
You must be assessed non-resident tuition in order to receive the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. The Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may not be combined with any programs that waive the non-resident charges, such as: Academic Common Market; Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent or Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver; etc.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring StarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer Non-Resident$30,000 over five semesters, $12,000 per year
GPA
3.25-3.74
Award Information
Awarded for up to 5 semesters at $6,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $30,000. This award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have an overall transferable GPA of 3.25 -3.74 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be a non-resident student
$35,000 over five semesters, $14,000 per year
GPA
3.75+
Award Information
Awarded for up to 5 semesters at $7,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $35,000. This award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have an overall transferable GPA of 3.75+ as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be a non-resident student
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Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship for Freshmen
Permalink for Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship for FreshmenAwarded to non-resident students whose status as the child of an MSU alumni has been verified. Renewable annually at MSU provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 2.5 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
You must be assessed non-resident tuition in order to receive the Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. The Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may not be combined with any programs that waive the non-resident charges, such as: Academic Common Market; Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent or Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver; etc.
The Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may be combined with the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. However, the combined amount of these awards cannot exceed the amount of the non-resident portion of tuition.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring StarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Freshman Non-Resident$5,000 per year
GPA
2.50+
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 2.5+
- Must be a non-resident student
- Must be the child of an MSU alumni
- Qualifications for alumni status -received a degree from MSU or completed a minimum of 48 hours towards a degree at MSU
- Alumni status must be verified by the MSU Office of the Registrar
Disclosures
- The amount of the Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may vary depending on the amount of a student's Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.
Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship for Transfers
Permalink for Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship for TransfersAwarded to non-resident students whose status as the child of an MSU alumni has been verified. Renewable annually at MSU provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 2.5 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
You must be assessed non-resident tuition in order to receive the Transfer Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. The Transfer Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may not be combined with any programs that waive the non-resident charges, such as: Academic Common Market; Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent or Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver; etc.
The Transfer Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may be combined with the Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. However, the combined amount of these awards cannot exceed the amount of the non-resident portion of tuition.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring StarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer Non-Resident$5,000 per year
GPA
2.50+
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 2.5+ as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be a non-resident student
- Must be the child of an MSU alumni
- Qualifications for alumni status -received a degree from MSU or completed a minimum of 48 hours towards a degree at MSU
- Alumni status must be verified by the MSU Office of the Registrar
Disclosures
- The amount of the Transfer Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may vary depending on the amount of a student's Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.
Army ROTC Room and Board Scholarship
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Starkville Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS ResidentNon-ResidentAward Information
Awarded by the MSU Army ROTC Department. Cadets selected and amount awarded are based on commander discretion.
Award Criteria
- Must be on an Army Scholarship
- Must be in good standing with the Army ROTC program
Boys Nation/Girls Nation Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who are named as governor to the state or the state delegate of the American Legion Boys Nation/Girls Nation program.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,000 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be named as governor to their state OR the state delegate to Boys Nation/Girls Nation
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Boys Nation/Girls Nation Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a scanned copy or image of their award certificate or a letter from their council leader verifying their status as part of the Boys Nation/Girls Nation Scholarship Application
Eagle Scout Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshman who have attained the level of Eagle Scout by the time of enrollment.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,000 one-year award
GPA
2.50+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be a first-time entering freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 2.5+
- Must have earned Eagle Scout rank by the time of enrollment
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Eagle Scout Scholarship, Entering Freshman Application in the scholarship portal
- Students must upload a scanned copy or image of their official certificate or membership card from Scouting America to verify their status as part of the Eagle Scout Scholarship, Entering Freshman Application
Disclosures
- This award cannot be stacked with the Gold Award Scholarship
Freshman Student Body President Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have been named Student Body President at their high school.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,000 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be named president of the entire student body at their high school
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Submission of the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Student Body President Scholarship, Entering Freshman Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their high school counselor to verify their status as Student Body President as part of the Student Body President Scholarship, Entering Freshman Application
Gold Award Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have received the Gold Award from Girl Scouts of the USA by the time of enrollment.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,000 one-year award
GPA
2.50+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 2.5+
- Must have earned the Gold Award by the time of enrollment
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Gold Award Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Students must upload a scanned copy or image of their official certificate or a letter from the council leader verifying their status as part of the Gold Award Scholarship Application
Disclosures
- This award cannot be stacked with the Eagle Scout Scholarship
Key Club Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have participated in Key Club. The one-year award amount is determined by the total number of years in which the student was an active participant in Key Club.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentGPA
3.00+
Award Information
Students may receive $250 per year of active service, up to a maximum of $1,000. This is a one-year only award.
The awarded amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Key Club Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their Key Club sponsor to verify their participation as part of the Key Club Scholarship Application. The letter uploaded by the sponsor must include the total years of active service
Miss Teen State Winner Scholarship
Permalink for Miss Teen State Winner ScholarshipAwarded to the state winners of the Miss Teen USA or America programs.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentAward Information
This award amount covers the cost of tuition for the winners of the Miss Teen USA or America programs. The amount of this award will be capped at the regular 12-16 hour tuition rate. No adjustments will be made for overload tuition charges.
Non-resident students may also receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship to cover 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition.
Renewable for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering freshman
- Must be the state winner of the Miss Teen USA or America programs
- Must have placement verified by the Miss USA or America Corporation
Disclosures
- Awarded only to the state winners. First and second alternates do not qualify.
Mississippi Boys State / Girls State Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have participated in Mississippi Boys State or Mississippi Girls State. This scholarship is only awarded to Mississippi residents.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$1,000 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must have participated in Mississippi Boys State/Girls State
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Mississippi Boys State/Girls State Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their official Boys State/Girls State certificate to verify their participation as part of the Mississippi Boys State/Girls State Scholarship Application
National Merit Finalist Scholarship Package
Permalink for National Merit Finalist Scholarship PackageAwarded to entering freshmen who have been named a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Renewable annually up to 8 semesters at MSU based on overall college GPA.
The National Merit Finalist Scholarship Package is awarded in lieu of the Freshman Academic Scholarship Packages and the National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentGPA
3.00+
Award Information
This award package consists of the following:
- National Merit Finalist Scholarship - $48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year
- Housing Award for National Merit Finalists - Approximately $33,824 over four years, $8,456 per year**
- Non-resident students may also receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship to cover 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be named as a finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
- Must select MSU as first choice institution with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Disclosures
- **Amount subject to change based on the double-occupancy rate of the student's on campus housing assignment. May be awarded for up to four years (eight semesters), as long as the student maintains continuous residency in on-campus housing.
- National Merit Finalists who are members of the Shackouls Honors College may be eligible for a $2,000 Stewart Bridgforth Honors Scholarship, which may be used for study abroad, internships, or faculty-sponsored undergraduate research support after successful completion of the student's first year at MSU. To be considered for this scholarship, students must be active participants in the Shackouls Honors College, maintain a minimum overall 3.4 GPA, and participate in the Stewart Bridgforth Honors Scholars Program.
- Finalists sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation may be selected for an annual stipend ranging from $500 to $3,000.
National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package
Permalink for National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship PackageAwarded to entering freshmen who have been named a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Renewable annually up to 8 semesters at MSU based on overall college GPA.
The National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package is awarded in lieu of the Freshman Academic Scholarship Packages.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentGPA
3.00+
Award Information
This award package consists of the following:
- National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship - $48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year
- Non-resident students may also receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship to cover 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be named as a semi-finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Disclosures
- National Merit Semi-Finalists who are members of the Shackouls Honors College may be eligible for a $2,000 Stewart Bridgforth Honors Scholarship, which may be used for study abroad, internships, or faculty-sponsored undergraduate research support after successful completion of the student's first year at MSU. To be considered for this scholarship, students must be active participants in the Shackouls Honors College, maintain a minimum overall 3.4 GPA, and participate in the Stewart Bridgforth Honors Scholars Program.
Non-Resident Fee Waiver for West Alabama Counties
Permalink for Non-Resident Fee Waiver for West Alabama CountiesMississippi State University-Meridian Campus received approval in 2013 from the Institutions of Higher Learning to waive nonresident charges for Alabama residents in six Alabama counties; Sumter, Greene, Choctaw, Hale, Marengo, and Clarke. Please contact the MSU Meridian Office of Student Services for more details at 601-484-0234.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Meridian Community College Transfer Non-ResidentPhi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship
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Awarded to entering community college transfer students who meet the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship criteria and have been named to a Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team. The amount of the award is determined by the team level to which the student has been named.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentSecond Team $1,000 one-year award
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be a named a member of the All-Mississippi Academic Second Team
First Team $2,000 one-year award
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be a named a member of the All-Mississippi Academic First Team
Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Team Scholarship
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Awarded to entering community college transfer students who meet the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship criteria and have been named to the a Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic Team for a state other than Mississippi. The amount of this award is determined by the team level to which the student has been named.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer Non-ResidentFirst Team $2,000 one-year award
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be a non-resident student
- Must be a named a member of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic First Team (for a state other than Mississippi)
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic First Team Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their All-Academic First Team certificate as verification as part of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic First Team Scholarship Application
Second Team $1,000 one-year award
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be a non-resident student
- Must be a named a member of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Second Team (for a state other than Mississippi)
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Second Team Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their All-Academic Second Team certificate as verification as part of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Second Team Scholarship Application
Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President Scholarship
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Awarded to entering community college transfer students who meet the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship criteria and have been named President of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at their community college.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,000 over two years, $1,000 per year
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
Renewable for up to two years (four semesters) provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, but not stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be named President of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at their community college
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their Phi Theta Kappa advisor to verify their status as Phi Theta Kappa President as part of the Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarship Application
Phi Theta Kappa International Officer Scholarship
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Awarded to entering community college transfer students who meet the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship criteria and have served as an International Officer for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$8,000 over two years, $4,000 per year
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
Renewable for up to two years (four semesters) provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have served as an International Officer for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship
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Awarded to entering community college transfer students who meet the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship criteria and have served as an officer of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at their community college.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$1,000 one-year award
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
This award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, but not stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have served as an officer of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at their community college
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Students must upload a scanned copy or picture of a letter on school letterhead from their Phi Theta Kappa advisor verifying their status as an officer as part of the Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship Application
Presidential Endowed Scholarship Package
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Presidential Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships awarded at MSU. These are awarded to a select number of the most outstanding entering freshmen on a competitive basis. Renewable annually up to 8 semesters at MSU based on overall college GPA.
The package includes costs for tuition, meal plan, and **housing for four years of undergraduate study, as well as $12,000 for enrichment opportunities, such as study abroad and undergraduate research.
The Presidential Endowed Scholarship Package is awarded in lieu of the Freshman Academic Scholarship Packages, the National Recognition Program Scholarship Package, the National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package, and the National Merit Finalist Scholarship Package.
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2026 Fall Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentACT
30+
SAT
1360+
GPA
3.75+
Award Information
This award package consists of the following:
- Presidential Endowed Scholarship
- Housing Award for Presidential Scholars**
- Non-resident students may also receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship to cover 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition
- Educational Enrichment Scholarship - $12,000 to be used for study abroad, internships, or other qualified educational pursuits. Student's may choose the semester during which you will use the Educational Enrichment Scholarship after successfully completing their first year at MSU
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.75+
- Must have a minimum ACT score of 30 or SAT score
- Must submit qualifying ACT/SAT scores to MSU by December 1, 2025
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Presidential Endowed Scholarships Application within the scholarship portal by the specified deadline
Disclosures
- **Amount varies based on the double-occupancy rate of the student's on campus housing assignment. May be awarded for up to four years (eight semesters), as long as the student maintains continuous residency in on-campus housing.
Presidential Partnership Scholarship
Permalink for Presidential Partnership ScholarshipThis is a competitive scholarship award for for entering transfer students. To be reviewed for this scholarship, the student must be nominated by their Mississippi community/junior college president. Based on these recommendations and the criteria listed below, the MSU Scholarship Committee will select one student from each Mississippi community/junior college.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Starkville Community College Transfer MS ResidentCovers the cost of tuition for up to 5 semesters
Award Information
The amount of this award will be capped at the regular 12-16 hour tuition rate. No adjustments will be made for overload tuition charges.
Renewable for up to 5 semesters provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Awarded in lieu of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, Transfer Academic Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarship, and Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship
Award Criteria
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be transferring to MSU from a Mississippi community/junior college
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours per semester) at the Starkville Campus
- Must enroll in the FYE-CC Presidential Scholars course
Promise Scholarship
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Awarded by the MSU Promise Student Support Program to a select number of students. This program is designed to help fulfill MSU's traditional role as The People's University by offering tuition assistance and other opportunities to entering freshmen and community college transfers from economically challenging situations.
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2026 Fall Starkville Freshman MS Resident$10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year
ACT
19+
GPA
3.00+
Award Criteria
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a 19+ on the ACT
- Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must have a family income of $42,000 or less
Salutatorian Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who are named Salutatorian by their high school. Students must be a Mississippi resident graduating from a Mississippi high school to be eligible for this award.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$2,000 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be graduating from a Mississippi high school
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Salutatorian Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their high school counselor to verify their status as part of the Salutatorian Scholarship Application.
STAR Student Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have been named a STAR Student by the Mississippi Economic Council.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$2,000 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must have status as a STAR Student verified by the Mississippi Economic Council
Study Abroad Scholarship
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Competitive scholarship awarded to 25 entering freshmen who submit the Study Abroad Scholarship Application before the specified deadline.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,000 one-time award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
This one-time scholarship award may be used to offset the cost of an affiliated undergraduate study abroad program at MSU after a student's successful completion of their first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Study Abroad Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal by the specified deadline
Transfer Student Body President Scholarship
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Awarded to entering community college transfer students who have been named Student Body President at their community college.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,000 over two years, $1,000 per year
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
This scholarship award is renewable for up to two years (four semesters) provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.0 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be named President of the entire student body at their community college
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Student Body President Scholarship, Entering Transfer Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of an official from their community college to verify their status as Student Body President as part of the Student Body President Scholarship, Entering Transfer Application
Valedictorian Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who are named Valedictorian by their high school. Students must be a Mississippi resident graduating from a Mississippi high school to be eligible for this award.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$2,000 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be graduating from a Mississippi high school
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Valedictorian Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their high school counselor to verify their status as part of the Valedictorian Scholarship Application.
All-USA Community College Team Scholarship
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Awarded to entering community college transfer students who meet the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship criteria and have been named to the All-USA Community College Team.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$2,500 one-year award
GPA
3.25+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU. This award may be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Must have a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must have a minimum of 48+ transferable hours as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must be named a member of the All-USA Community College Team
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the All-USA Community College Team Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Students must upload a scanned copy or picture of their All-USA Community College Team certificate as verification as part of the All-USA Community College Team Scholarship Application
Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse, Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Permalink for Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse, Non-Resident Tuition WaiverVeterans, Service-members, Dependents, Survivors and Spouses will receive a waiver that covers 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition.
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Must be a veteran, service-member or dependent/spouse of a veteran/service-member of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Veteran must have a "Honorable Discharge". A "General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions" DOES NOT qualify.
Outstanding 4-H Member Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have been named their county's Outstanding 4-H Member by the county representative.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$1,000 one-year award
ACT
20+
SAT
1030+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 1030
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be an active member in their county's 4-H Community Club
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Outstanding 4-H Member Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their county's 4-H representative to verify their status as part of the Outstanding 4-H Member Scholarship Application
4-H Academic Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who are active members in 4-H Community Club.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$500 one-year award
ACT
20+
SAT
1030+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 1030
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be an active member in their county's 4-H Community Club
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the 4-H Academic Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a letter of verification from their county's 4-H representative or the state 4-H office verifying their participation in the 4-H Community Club as part of the 4-H Academic Scholarship Application
AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have received an AICE Cambridge Diploma from Cambridge International Education. The amount of the award is determined by the level of diploma that the student has received and their ACT or SAT score.
Renewable for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentAICE Diploma with Pass $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year
ACT
26+
SAT
1230+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Awarded to entering freshmen who have received an AICE Diploma with Pass.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum 26 ACT or 1230 SAT
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship-Pass Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their official AICE Diploma for verification as part of the AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship-Pass Application
AICE Diploma with Merit $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year
ACT
28+
SAT
1300+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Awarded to entering freshmen who have received an AICE Diploma with Merit.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship-Merit Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their official AICE Diploma for verification as part of the AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship-Merit Application
AICE Diploma with Distinction $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year
ACT
30+
SAT
1360+
GPA
3.00+
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1360 SAT
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship-Distinction Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their official AICE Diploma for verification as part of the AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship-Distinction Application
Anchor Club Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have participated in Anchor Club. The one-year award amount is determined by the total number of years in which the student was an active participant in Anchor Club.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentGPA
3.00+
Award Information
Students may receive $250 per year of active service, up to a maximum of $1,000. This is a one-year only award.
The awarded amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Anchor Club Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their Anchor Club sponsor to verify their participation as part of the Anchor Club Scholarship Application. The letter uploaded by the sponsor must include the total years of active service
Dave C. Swalm - Brookhaven Scholarship
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Awarded to 20 entering freshmen who are graduates of Brookhaven High School and 5 entering freshmen who are graduates of Brookhaven Academy. Students who attended Mississippi School of Math and Science and who have a permanent residence in Brookhaven may also be considered.
This scholarship award is major specific and is only awarded to students who meet the criteria below.
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2026 Fall OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Renewable for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment in one of the qualifying majors listed below.
Award Criteria
- Must be a first-time entering freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a graduate of Brookhaven High School, Brookhaven Academy, or a student who attended Mississippi School of Math and Science who has a permanent residence in Brookhaven
- Must be pursuing a technical degree which includes Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business, Building Construction Science, Architecture, Physics, Industrial Technology, Biosystems Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Veterinary Medical Technology, and Veterinary Medical Technology Concentration
- If additional funding is available the following majors will be considered: Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Chemistry, Geographic Information Systems Concentration, Business Information Systems, and Information Technology Services
- Financial need will be a consideration
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship
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Awarded to the winners at the local or state level of the Mississippi Distinguished Young Women Program.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentLocal Winners
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The local winners of the Distinguished Young Women program will receive a $1,000 one-year award. This one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of the local chairperson of their county's Mississippi Distinguished Young Women program to verify placement as part of the Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship Application
Disclosures
- Awarded only to the local winners. First and second alternates do not qualify.
Overall State Winners
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
This award amount covers the cost of tuition for the overall state winner of the Mississippi Distinguished Young Women Program. The amount of this award will be capped at the regular 12-16 hour tuition rate. No adjustments will be made for overload tuition charges.
New students may receive this award for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Current MSU students may only receive this award for the semesters of scholarship eligibility that they have remaining.
Award Criteria
- Entering Freshmen
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be the overall state winner of the Mississippi Distinguished Young Women Program
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of the local chairperson of their county's Mississippi Distinguished Young Women program to verify placement as part of the Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship Application
- Entering Transfers/Current Students
- Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be the overall state winner of the Mississippi Distinguished Young Women Program
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of the local chairperson of their county's Mississippi Distinguished Young Women program to verify placement as part of the Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship Application
Disclosures
- Awarded only to the state winner. First and second alternates do not qualify.
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who have received an International Baccalaureate Diploma. The amount of the award is determined by the score student receives on their International Baccalaureate Diploma and their ACT or SAT score.
Renewable for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentLevel One $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year
ACT
26+
SAT
1230+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Awarded to entering freshman who have received an International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 30.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 30
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum 26 ACT or 1230 SAT
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship ($1,500) Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their official International Baccalaureate Diploma for verification as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship ($1,500) Application
Level Two $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year
ACT
28+
SAT
1300+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Awarded to entering freshman who have received an International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 35.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 35
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship ($2,000) Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their official International Baccalaureate Diploma for verification as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship ($2,000) Application
Level Three $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year
ACT
30+
SAT
1360+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Awarded to entering freshman who have received an International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 40.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 40
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1360 SAT
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship ($2,500) Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a copy of their official International Baccalaureate Diploma for verification as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarship ($2,500) Application
Luckyday Scholars Program Scholarship
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Awarded by the Luckday Scholars Program to a select number of students. The Luckyday Scholars Program assists young Mississippians in pursuing their goals of higher education.
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2026 Fall Starkville Freshman MS Resident$24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year
ACT
20+
GPA
3.50+
Award Information
Recipients of this award will participate in the immersive Luckyday Scholars Program. To remain eligible, students must meet the following requirements:
- Enrollment as a full-time student each semester
- Live in Azalea Hall with Luckyday scholars for first year
- Participate in the Luckyday course first semester
- Complete at least 10 hours of service each semester
- Attend programming meetings each semester
- Maintain 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher on all course work
- Students not meeting GPA requirement will be placed on probation and meet with staff
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must be graduating from a Mississippi high school
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.5+
- Must have an ACT score of 20+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Luckyday Scholars Program Application within the scholarship portal
- Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Must demonstrate proven leadership skills, community involvement, and grit/resilience
Miss Mississippi Scholarship
Permalink for Miss Mississippi ScholarshipAwarded to the winners and first through fourth alternates of the Miss Mississippi Program. The amount of the award is determined by the student's placement in the Miss Mississippi program.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast FreshmanCommunity College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS ResidentFirst Through Fourth Alternates
Award Information
The first through fourth alternates of the Miss Mississippi program will receive a $1,000 one-year award. This one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be named first, second, third, or fourth alternate of the Miss Mississippi program
- Must have placement verified by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
Miss Mississippi Winner
Award Information
This award amount covers the cost of tuition for the overall state winner of the Miss Mississippi Program. The amount of this award will be capped at the regular 12-16 hour tuition rate. No adjustments will be made for overload tuition charges.
New students may receive this award for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Current MSU students may only receive this award for the semesters of scholarship eligibility that they have remaining.
Award Criteria
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be the winner of the Miss Mississippi program
- Must have placement verified by the Miss Mississippi Corporation
National Recognition Program Scholarship
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Competitive scholarship for students who have been recognized by the College Board as part of the National Recognition Program.
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2026 Fall Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident$40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Awarded to a select number of students. Renewable for up to 8 semesters provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Non-resident students may also receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship to cover 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition.
The National Recognition Scholarship Package may not be combined with the Freshman Academic Scholarship Packages, National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship Package, National Merit Finalist Scholarship Package, or the Presidential Endowed Scholarship Package.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the College Board National Recognition Program Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Students must upload a scanned copy or image of their certificate that they received from the College Board as part of the College Board National Recognition Program Scholarship Application
Mississippi Miss Hospitality Scholarship
Permalink for Mississippi Miss Hospitality ScholarshipAwarded to the winners and first through fourth alternates of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Program. The amount of the award is determined by the student's placement in the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program.
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Award Information
The first through fourth alternates of the Miss Mississippi program will receive a $1,000 one-year award. This one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be named first, second, third, or fourth alternate of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program
- Must have placement verified by the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program
Miss Hospitality Winner
Award Information
This award amount covers the cost of tuition for the overall state winner of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality Program. The amount of this award will be capped at the regular 12-16 hour tuition rate. No adjustments will be made for overload tuition charges.
New students may receive this award for up to four years (8 semesters) provided student maintains a minimum overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
Current MSU students may only receive this award for the semesters of scholarship eligibility that they have remaining.
Award Criteria
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be the winner of the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program
- Must have placement verified by the Mississippi Miss Hospitality program
Air Force ROTC Room and Board Scholarship
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Awarded by the MSU Air Force ROTC Department. Cadets selected and amount awarded are based on commander discretion.
Award Criteria
- Must be on an Air Force Scholarship
- Must be in good standing with the Air Force ROTC program
E.H. Sumners Foundation Scholarship
Permalink for E.H. Sumners Foundation ScholarshipAwarded to residents of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi who have submitted the E.H. Sumners Endowed Scholarship Application and whose residency has been verified by the E.H. Sumners Foundation. Students must also meet the MSU requirements as listed below.
E.H. Sumners Endowed Scholarship Application
Application Deadlines
- Fall Entry and Current Students: September 15
- Spring Entry Students: February 15
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Awarded on a yearly basis. The award amount is based on funds available and varies from year to year.
Award Criteria
- Entering Freshmen:
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 2.5+
- Must be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi
- Must submit the E.H. Sumners Endowed Scholarship Application by the specified deadline and be approved by the E.H. Sumners Foundation
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester at MSU
- Current Students/Entering Transfers:
- Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5+
- Must be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi
- Must submit the E.H. Sumners Endowed Scholarship Application by the specified deadline and be approved by the E.H. Sumners Foundation
- Must be meeting satisfactory academic progress requirements, as defined by federal regulation, and remaining in good standing with MSU
- Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester at MSU
- Graduate Students
- Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5+
- Must be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi
- Must submit the E.H. Sumners Endowed Scholarship Application by the specified deadline and be approved by the E.H. Sumners Foundation
- Must be meeting satisfactory academic progress requirements, as defined by federal regulation, and remaining in good standing with MSU
- Must be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours per semester at MSU
Disclosures
- Undergraduate students may receive this award for a maximum of 8 undergraduate semesters. Graduate students may receive this award for a maximum of 4 graduate semesters
- Only awarded during a fall or spring semester. May not be awarded during a summer semester
JROTC Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who are active in JROTC at their high school.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident$500 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a Mississippi resident
- Must be active in JROTC at their high school
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the JROTC Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must upload a letter of verification from their high school Reserve Officer's Training Corps verifying their participation in JROTC as part of the JROTC Scholarship Application
National Service Scholarship
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2026 Fall2027 Spring Starkville FreshmanCommunity College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$1,000 ($500 per semester)
ACT
20+
SAT
1030+
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
Awarded by the MSU Army ROTC/Air Force ROTC Departments
Award Criteria
- Must be a first or second year cadet and meet all criteria to be "enrolled," as defined by the Army/Air Force ROTC program and enrolled in ROTC classes.
- Must have a minimum 20 ACT or a 1030 SAT
- Must not currently be the recipient of an Army or Air Force Scholarship
- Must be a US citizen
- Must meet service age requirements
- Must meet service height/weight requirements
- Must pass Army/Air Force Service Physical Fitness Test by second semester
- Must pass DoD medical exam by third semester
Congressional Medal Scholarship
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Awarded to entering freshmen who are Congressional Medal recipients. The amount of the award is determined by the highest level of achievement in which the student has earned at the time of admission.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentBronze Medal Recipients $500 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a recipient of the Congressional Bronze Medal
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Congressional Bronze Medal Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their Congressional Award state representative to verify their status as part of the Congressional Bronze Medal Scholarship Application
Silver Medal Recipients $750 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a recipient of the Congressional Silver Medal
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Congressional Silver Medal Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their Congressional Award state representative to verify their status as part of the Congressional Silver Medal Scholarship Application
Gold Medal Recipients $1,000 one-year award
GPA
3.00+
Award Information
The above one-year award amount will be disbursed equally over two semesters during a student's first year at MSU.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering first-time freshman
- Must have a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0+
- Must be a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal
- Must submit the General Scholarship Application
- Must submit the Congressional Gold Medal Scholarship Application in the scholarship portal
- Student must submit the name and email address of their Congressional Award state representative to verify their status as part of the Congressional Gold Medal Scholarship Application
Departmental and College Scholarships
Permalink for Departmental and College ScholarshipsDepartments and colleges within the university administer their own departmental scholarship programs. Students who have chosen a major are encouraged to contact the department in their major areas of study regarding scholarship opportunities.
The General Scholarship Application (GSA) and each departmental scholarship application will open on October 1. The priority date for entering freshmen to submit these scholarship applications is December 1. The priority date for entering transfer students and current MSU students is March 1.
More information regarding departmental scholarships can be found by visiting the websites below.
- Center for Distance Education
- College of Architecture, Art & Design
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education
- Bagley College of Engineering
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- College of Forest Resources
- Center for America's Veterans
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Permalink for External Scholarship OpportunitiesExternal scholarship money is available to students of all qualifications, abilities, and interests. These external scholarships may be provided by private donors, foundations, businesses, and many other sources outside of Mississippi State University. Here are a few helpful tips for finding scholarships that are right for you:
- For first-time freshmen, speak to your high school guidance counselor about options that are specific to your interests and intended major.
- Never pay for external scholarship services! Should you have any questions reach out to your high school guidance counselor or college scholarship office for further questions.
- Search for scholarships that may be offered by a parent or legal guardian’s employer, civic clubs, and local community. Corporations may offer scholarships to children of their employees.
- Other resources can be found at one of these free scholarship search and matching websites listed below:
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Permalink for Performance and Service ScholarshipsArmy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Department of Art, Department of Music, Choral Activities, Famous Maroon Band, and Spirit Squads may offer scholarships to MSU students. The amounts of these awards vary and are determined by the awarding department.
An audition or portfolio showing may be required to be considered for these awards. Contact the appropriate department or program for more information.
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Permalink for Privately Funded AwardsThe Mississippi State University Foundation oversees nearly 2,000 privately-funded scholarships housed in our various academic colleges and departments. You can maximize your consideration for these awards by completing your General Scholarship Application, as well as any applications recommended to you within our online scholarship portal which can be found by logging into your myState account.
Many of our Alumni Association's local chapters provide scholarships to students from their local communities. These chapter scholarships are awarded to select students to receive one-year awards based on outstanding leadership and academic records. For a list of alumni chapters/alumni chapter scholarships and how to apply through your myState account, please visit the MSU Alumni Association Website.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast FreshmanCommunity College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS ResidentNon-ResidentMississippi State University awards automatic scholarships based on specific academic criteria. Calculate your potential amounts using our scholarship calculator. Opportunities for additional scholarships, such as departmental or private scholarships, are available based on submission of the General Scholarship Application, which opens on October 1, 2025, for students entering in summer/fall 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mississippi State University offer automatic scholarships?
Yes. Mississippi State University automatically awards academic scholarships to incoming freshmen and transfer students who meet qualifying GPA and test score criteria — no separate application is required. Automatic scholarship awards are determined at the time of admission and are renewable based on maintaining a minimum GPA and continuous full-time enrollment.
What GPA do you need for a scholarship at Mississippi State?
Automatic academic scholarships at MSU are available to freshmen with a minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0 and a qualifying ACT or SAT score, with award amounts increasing at higher GPA and test score combinations. Transfer students with a minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 are eligible for automatic transfer scholarships. Higher-tier competitive scholarships have additional requirements.
Does Mississippi State offer scholarships to out-of-state students?
Yes. MSU offers competitive non-resident tuition scholarships to out-of-state freshmen and transfer students with qualifying academic records. These awards can significantly reduce out-of-state tuition costs, making MSU a strong value for students from across the country. Additional merit-based scholarships are also available regardless of residency.
How do I apply for scholarships at Mississippi State?
Many MSU scholarships are awarded automatically at the time of admission based on academic credentials. For competitive and departmental scholarships, students must submit the General Scholarship Application, which opens each October. Full scholarship details, deadlines, and applications are available on MSU's scholarships website.
When does the MSU scholarship application open?
The General Scholarship Application at Mississippi State opens on October 1 each year for students entering the following summer or fall semester. The priority deadline for entering freshmen to submit their application and additional requested documentation is December 1. The priority deadline for entering transfers is March 1.
Does Mississippi State offer scholarships for transfer students?
Yes. MSU offers several scholarship programs specifically for transfer students, including the Transfer Academic Scholarship for Mississippi residents, the Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship for out-of-state transfers, the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship for PTK members, and the Presidential Partnership Scholarship for nominated community college transfers. Transfer scholarships are renewable for up to five semesters.