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Automatic Scholarship

Transfer Academic Scholarship

Awarded to 2-year and 4-year transfer students transferring to the university. 

*Please note, the 5 semesters of scholarship eligibility are only for students who transferred in during the fall 2023 semester and forward.

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2024 Fall2025 Spring2025 Fall2026 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

This scholarship value is $1,000 a semester over 5 semesters equalling a maximum amount of $5,000.

Award Criteria

  • 3.25 cumulative GPA
  • Legal residency must be Mississippi
  • This scholarship may be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Scholarships Notice

Mississippi 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, 2024, for students entering in summer/fall 2025.

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