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Automatic Scholarship

Transfer Non-Resident Tuition 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.

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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$30,000 over five semesters, $12,000 per year

GPA

3.25-3.74

Award Information

This scholarship level is $6,000 a semester over 5 semesters equalling a maximum amount of $30,000.

Award Criteria

  • 3.25 -3.74 GPA
  • May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa

$35,000 over five semesters, $14,000 per year

GPA

3.75+

Award Information

This scholarship level is $7,000 a semester over 5 semesters equalling a maximum amount of $35,000.

Award Criteria

  • 3.75 - 4.0  GPA
  • May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa

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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