Office of Admissions and Scholarships (2024)

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See Military / Veteran Specific Scholarships Automatic Scholarships Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship Package Filters: $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year $12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year $14,000 over four years, $3,500 per year $12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year $20,000 over four years, $5,000 per year $24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year $32,000 over four years, $8,000 per year $24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year $40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship Filters: $28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year $32,000 over four years, $8,000 per year $44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year $56,000 over four years, $14,000 per year $40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year $44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year $52,000 over four years, $13,000 per year $60,000 over four years, $15,000 per year $56,000 over four years, $14,000 per year $60,000 over four years, $15,000 per year $64,000 over four years, $16,000 per year $72,000 over four years, $18,000 per year $64,000 over four years, $16,000 per year $80,000 over four years, $20,000 per year $84,000 over four years, $21,000 per year $92,000 over four years, $23,000 per year $100,000 over four years, $25,000 per year Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Filters: $5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year $10,000 over five semesters, $4,000 per year Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Test Optional Scholarship Filters: $30,000 over four years, $7,500 per year $40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year $52,000 over four years, $13,000 per year Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship Filters: $30,000 over five semesters, $12,000 per year $35,000 over five semesters, $14,000 per year Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship Package Filters: $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year $12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year $20,000 over four years, $5,000 per year Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship Filters: $28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year $28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year $34,000 over four years, $8,500 per year $28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year $44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year $44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year $48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year $52,000 over four years, $13,000 per year $64,000 over four years, $16,000 per year Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Test Optional Scholarship Filters: $34,000 over four years, $8,500 per year $48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year $60,000 over four years, $15,000 per year Transfer Academic Scholarship Filters: $5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year Transfer Academic Scholarship Filters: $5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship Filters: $30,000 over five semesters, $12,000 per year $35,000 over five semesters, $14,000 per year Freshman Housing Scholarship Filters: Need-Based Scholarships Old Main Scholarship Filters: Other Scholarships Army ROTC In-College Scholarship Program Filters: Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Remission Program Filters: Boys Nation/Girls Nation Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $2,000 for one year only Freshman Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship Filters: $16,000 over four years, $4,000 per year Freshman Eagle Scout / Gold Award Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering freshman $2,000 for one year only Freshman MS Boys State / Girls State Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only Freshman Student Body President Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For president of the entire student body during senior year of high school $2,000 for one year only Key Club Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only National Merit Semi-Finalist & Finalist Scholarships Filters: $40,000 over four years Non-Resident Fee Waiver for West Alabama Counties Filters: Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship Filters: First Team $2,000 over one year Second Team $1,000 over one year Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Team Scholarship Filters: First Team $2,000 over one year Second Team $1,000 over one year Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President Scholarship Priority Date Filters: $2,000 over two years, $1,000 per year Phi Theta Kappa International Officer Scholarship Priority Date Filters: $8,000 over two years, $4,000 per year Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Transfer Student $1,000 for one year only Presidential Partnership Scholarship Filters: Covers the cost of tuition for two years (4 semesters) Presidential Scholarships Priority Date Filters: Worth approximately $75,000 over four years undergraduate study Promise Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year STAR Student Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $2,000 for one year only Study Abroad Scholarship Filters: Study Abroad $2,000 for one year only Transfer Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship Filters: $8,000 over two years, $4,000 per year Transfer Student Body President Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For president of the entire community college student body. $2,000 over two year, $1,000 per year Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship Priority Date Filters: Salutatorian students named by their high schools $2,000 for one year only Valedictorian students named by their high schools $2,000 for one year only All USA Community College Team Scholarship Filters: $2,500 for one year only Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse, Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Filters: Outstanding 4-H Member Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $1,000 one-time award 4-H Academic Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $500 ($250 per semester) Anchor Club Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only CambridgeAICE Diploma Scholarship Priority Date Filters: AICE Diploma at Pass Level $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year AICE Diploma with Merit $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year AICE Diploma with Distinction $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $5,000 for one year only For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only International Baccalaureate Scholarship Priority Date Filters: Level One $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year Level Two $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year Level Three $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year Luckyday Scholars Program Priority Date Filters: Awarded to 50 students $24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year Miss Mississippi Scholarship Filters: First through fourth alternates receive $1,000 one-time award National Recognition Scholar Filters: Approximately $40,000 over four years Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For 20 Brookhaven High graduates and 5 Brookhaven Academy graduates $40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year MS Miss Hospitality Scholarship Filters: First through fourth alternates receive $1,000 one-time award Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program Priority Date Filters: Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarship Program Filters: Air Force ROTC Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Filters: Air Force ROTC Room and Board Scholarship Filters: JROTC Scholarship Priority Date Filters: For entering Freshman $500 for one year only Kelly Gene Cook Foundation Scholarships Filters: Award Varies National Service Scholarship Priority Date Filters: $2,000 over two years, $1,000 per year Sumners Scholarship Application Deadline Filters: Maximum award for undergraduates $22,000 over four years, $5,500 per year Maximum award for graduates $22,000 over four years, $5,500 per year Congressional Award Medal Scholarship Priority Date Filters: One-time award $750 Silver Medal recipients One-time award $500 Bronze Medal recipients One-time award $1,000 Gold Medal recipients Departmental and College Scholarships Filters: External scholarship Filters: Performance and Service Scholarships Filters: Privately Funded Awards Filters:

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Automatic Scholarships

No automatic scholarships match your filter criteria.

Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship Package

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Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th-11th grade high school GPA and test scores. Annual award (over a maximum of 8 semesters).

Filters:

2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

$6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year

ACT

20-23

SAT

1030-1150

GPA

3.00-3.49

$6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year

ACT

20-23

SAT

1030-1150

GPA

3.50+

$8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year

ACT

SAT

1160-1190

GPA

3.00-3.49

$12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year

ACT

SAT

1160-1190

GPA

3.50+

$8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year

ACT

25-26

SAT

1200-1250

GPA

3.00-3.49

$14,000 over four years, $3,500 per year

ACT

25-26

SAT

1200-1250

GPA

3.50+

$12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year

ACT

27-29

SAT

1260-1350

GPA

3.00-3.49

$20,000 over four years, $5,000 per year

ACT

27-29

SAT

1260-1350

GPA

3.50+

$24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year

ACT

30-32

SAT

1360-1440

GPA

3.00-3.49

$32,000 over four years, $8,000 per year

ACT

30-32

SAT

1360-1440

GPA

3.50+

$24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year

ACT

33-36

SAT

1450-1600

GPA

3.00-3.49

$40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year

ACT

33-36

SAT

1450-1600

GPA

3.50+

Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship

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Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th-11th grade high school GPA and test scores.Annual award (over a maximum of 8 semesters).

Filters:

2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

$28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year

ACT

21-23

SAT

1060-1150

GPA

3.00-3.29

$32,000 over four years, $8,000 per year

ACT

21-23

SAT

1060-1150

GPA

3.30-3.59

$44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year

ACT

21-23

SAT

1060-1150

GPA

3.60-4.09

$56,000 over four years, $14,000 per year

ACT

21-23

SAT

1060-1150

GPA

4.10+

$40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year

ACT

24-26

SAT

1160-1250

GPA

3.00-3.29

$44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year

ACT

24-26

SAT

1160-1250

GPA

3.30-3.59

$52,000 over four years, $13,000 per year

ACT

24-26

SAT

1160-1250

GPA

3.60-4.09

$60,000 over four years, $15,000 per year

ACT

24-26

SAT

1160-1250

GPA

4.10+

$56,000 over four years, $14,000 per year

ACT

27-30

SAT

1260-1380

GPA

3.00-3.29

$60,000 over four years, $15,000 per year

ACT

27-30

SAT

1260-1380

GPA

3.30-3.59

$64,000 over four years, $16,000 per year

ACT

27-30

SAT

1260-1380

GPA

3.60-4.09

$72,000 over four years, $18,000 per year

ACT

27-30

SAT

1260-1380

GPA

4.10+

$64,000 over four years, $16,000 per year

ACT

31-36

SAT

1390-1600

GPA

3.00-3.29

$80,000 over four years, $20,000 per year

ACT

31-36

SAT

1390-1600

GPA

3.30-3.59

$84,000 over four years, $21,000 per year

ACT

31-36

SAT

1390-1600

GPA

3.60-4.09

$92,000 over four years, $23,000 per year

ACT

31-33

SAT

1390-1600

GPA

4.10+

$100,000 over four years, $25,000 per year

ACT

34-36

SAT

1390-1600

GPA

4.10+

The 100% Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver cannot be stacked with the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Academic Common Market may not be stacked with the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Students must be assessed non-resident fees in order to receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

*Disclaimer: The Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship cannot be combined with the Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Test Optional Scholarship.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

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These scholarships are for entering transfer students. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded for 5 semesters, and depending on your GPA will either be $1,000 or $2,000 a semester.

Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 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

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is offered over 5 semesters for $1,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $5,000.
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- This includes submission of your Phi Theta Kappa verification.

$10,000 over five semesters, $4,000 per year

GPA

3.50+

Award Information

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is offered over 5 semesters for $2,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $10,000.
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes submission of your Phi Theta Kappa verification

Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Test Optional Scholarship

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Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th-11th grade high school GPA.Annual award (over a maximum of 8 semesters).

*Disclaimer: The Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Test Optional Scholarship cannot be combined with the Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship.

Filters:

2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

$30,000 over four years, $7,500 per year

GPA

3.45-3.59

$40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year

GPA

3.60-4.09

$52,000 over four years, $13,000 per year

GPA

4.10+

The 100% Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver cannot be stacked with the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Academic Common Market may not be stacked with the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Students must be assessed non-resident fees in order to receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

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

Filters:

2023 Fall StarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer Non-Resident

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

GPA

3.00-3.74

Award Information

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

Award Criteria

3.0 - 3.74 GPA
May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa and Transfer Academic Scholarships

$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 and Transfer Academic Scholarships

Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship Package

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Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th-11th grade high school GPA and test scores. Annual award (over a maximum of 8 semesters).

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

$6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year

ACT

20-23

SAT

1030-1150

GPA

3.00+

$8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year

ACT

24-26

SAT

1160-1250

GPA

3.00+

$12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year

ACT

27-29

SAT

1260-1350

GPA

3.00+

$20,000 over four years, $5,000 per year

ACT

30-36

SAT

1360-1600

GPA

3.00+

Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

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Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th-11th grade high school GPA and test scores. Annual award (over a maximum of 8 semesters). Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

$28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year

ACT

22-24

SAT

1100-1160

GPA

3.00+

$28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year

ACT

SAT

1200-1220

GPA

3.00-3.49

$34,000 over four years, $8,500 per year

ACT

SAT

1200-1220

GPA

3.50+

$28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year

ACT

SAT

1230-1250

GPA

3.00-3.49

$44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year

ACT

SAT

1230-1250

GPA

3.50+

$44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year

ACT

27-29

SAT

1260-1350

GPA

3.00+

$48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year

ACT

30-32

SAT

1360-1440

GPA

3.00+

$52,000 over four years, $13,000 per year

ACT

33-36

SAT

1450-1600

GPA

3.00-3.49

$64,000 over four years, $16,000 per year

ACT

33-36

SAT

1450-1600

GPA

3.50+

The 100% Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver cannot be stacked with the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Academic Common Market may not be stacked with the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Students must be assessed non-resident fees in order to receive a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Test Optional Scholarship

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Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th-11th grade high school GPA. Annual award (over a maximum of 8 semesters).

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

$34,000 over four years, $8,500 per year

GPA

3.50-3.74

$48,000 over four years, $12,000 per year

GPA

3.75-4.10

$60,000 over four years, $15,000 per year

GPA

4.11+

Transfer Academic Scholarship

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

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

$5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year

GPA

3.00+

Award Information

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

Award Criteria

3.0 cumulative GPA
For Mississippi Residents, this scholarship may be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
For Non-Residents, this scholarship may be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa and Transfer Non-Resident Scholarships

Transfer Academic Scholarship

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

Filters:

2024 Fall2025 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

3.25cumulative GPA
For Mississippi Residents, this scholarship may be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

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

Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 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

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 and Transfer Academic Scholarships

$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 and Transfer Academic Scholarships

Freshman Housing Scholarship

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Starting at 34, an additional scholarship to cover one year of double-occupancy housing is available.

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

ACT

34-36

SAT

1490-1600

GPA

3.00+

Need-Based Scholarships

No need-based scholarships match your filter criteria.

Old Main Scholarship

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Mississippi State University will also offer the Old Main Scholarship (need-based). All admitted high school students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be considered for this award.

Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

GPA

2.50+

Other Scholarships

No other scholarships match your filter criteria.

Army ROTC In-College Scholarship Program

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Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

Award Information

Amount dependent on the total number of recipients. Total of $60,000 in funds to be distributed. Funds are distributed on or about the mid-point of each semester.

Award Criteria

Army ROTC scholarship recipient in good standing
Contracted to Commission as a 2LT, OR satisfactory progress during the semester to accomplish contracting
Overall Mississippi State GPA of 2.5 minimum, with a previous semester minimum of 2.0

AND

Earn program participation points during the prior semester by participating in Army ROTC extracurricular events, participating in university or community service, or assisting in recruiting a student to become a cadet

Demonstrate sufficient and exceptional financial need to the Professor of Military Science

For more information contact AFROTC:

Mr. Michael Hunter, mhunter@armyrotc.msstate.edu, (662) 325-1586

MAJ Nathaniel Rice, nrice@armyrotc.msstate.edu, (662) 325-1586

Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Remission Program

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Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

GPA

2.00+

Award Information

You will receive 50% off tuition and fees each semester you are enrolled in the BAS program and continue to teach in an applied science or technology field at a community college.

If you are a Non-Resident Student, the Non-Resident portion of your tuition will also be waived.
To apply for this program, please upload your employment letter in your application portal upon admission.

*By receiving this tuition remission, you are not eligible for university scholarships however, you can still receive Financial Aid.

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Boys Nation/Girls Nation Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Fall OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

For entering Freshman $2,000 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have a scholarship GPA of 3.0 and be an entering freshmen
Entering freshmen who are named as governor to their state OR the state delegate to Boys Nation/Girls Nation
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Boys/Girls Nation Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
A copy of award certificate or letter from council leader must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal

Freshman Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

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Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

$16,000 over four years, $4,000 per year

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

The Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship is available to non-resident children of MSU alumni. Qualifications for alumni status: receiving a degree from MSU or 48 hours toward a degree at MSU.
Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
MSU offers an alumni non-resident tuition scholarship to help offset the non-resident portion of tuition. Students can receive up to $4,000 a year for 4 years. However, amounts will vary based on ACT/SAT scores and GPA.
Students can stack the Academic Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship with the Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. However, these scholarships cannot exceed the non-resident portion of tuition.

Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships can be stacked with the Non-Resident Academic Scholarship.
Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships cannot be stacked with the 100% Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver or with the Academic Common Market.
Students must be assessed non-resident fees in order to receive Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship or Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Freshman Eagle Scout / Gold Award Scholarship

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Priority Date

Aug 01, 2024

Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

For entering freshman $2,000 for one year only

GPA

2.50+

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Eagle/Gold application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
A copy of the award certificate or letter from the council leader must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal.
Eagle Scout and Gold Awards cannot be combined
Entering freshmen must have a scholarship GPA of 2.5
Must be an entering freshman

Freshman MS Boys State / Girls State Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have a scholarship GPA of 3.0 and be an entering freshman
Mississippi resident
Entering freshmen who participated in MS Boys State/Girls State
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of MS Boys/Girls State Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
A copy of award certificate or letter from council leader must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal

Freshman Student Body President Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

For president of the entire student body during senior year of high school $2,000 for one year only

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Student Body President Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes submission of your counselor, principal, or other high school official's email address.
Letter of verification by a high school guidance counselor, principal, or other high school official must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by December 1.

Key Club Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Information

A one-time award of $250 per year of high school participation up to a maximum of $1,000

Award Criteria

Be an entering freshman
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Key Club Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes submission of your Key Club sponsor's email address.
Have the recommended minimum of 50 service hours each year of participation
A letter of verification of participation and hours by Key Club sponsor must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal
Have a scholarship GPA of 3.0
Letter of verification by a high school guidance counselor, principal, or other high school official must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by December 1.

National Merit Semi-Finalist & Finalist Scholarships

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

$40,000 over four years

GPA

3.00+

Award Information

National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship

Approximately $40,000 over four years for Residents and Approximately $100,000 over 4 years for Non-Residents

Awarded to students who have been named semi-finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
The scholarship is worth approximately $40,000overfour years
Non-resident students may also receive approximately $16,765 annually to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
National Merit Semi-finalist Scholarships are awarded in lieu of Freshman Academicand Colvard Future Leader Scholarship(s)

National Merit Finalist Scholarship

In addition to the base scholarship value, finalists who list MSU as their first choice will also be awarded a Housing Scholarship to cover the cost of on-campus, double-occupancy housing for the first through the fourth year, with an option to live in College View, the university housing apartment community, for the third and fourth year. More details regarding the housing scholarship can be found here:Housing Scholarship(Scroll to bottom of webpage for more information.)
Non-resident students may also receive approximately $16,765 annually to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
National Merit Scholarships are awarded in lieu of Freshman Academicand Colvard Future Leader Scholarship(s)
National Merit Scholars enrolled in 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 a student's freshman year. To be considered for this scholarship, students must be active participants in the Shackouls Honors College, maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA, and participate in the Stewart Bridgforth Honors Scholars Program.

**Fully covers cost of double-occupancy on-campus residence hall space for up to four years. Additional details about maintaining the housing scholarship and options for the third and fourth year are available athousing.msstate.edu/current-residents/scholarships.

Scholars sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation or a foundation may be selected for an annual stipend ranging from $500 to $3,000.

Non-Resident Fee Waiver for West Alabama Counties

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Mississippi State University-Meridian 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 Office of Student Services for more details at 601-484-0234.

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Meridian Community College Transfer Non-Resident

Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring StarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

First Team $2,000 over one year

Award Criteria

Named a member of the All-Mississippi Academic First Team
Official verification of team membership
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa All-MS Academic Team Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes official documentation of your participation/status with this organization

Disclosures

May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Second Team $1,000 over one year

Award Criteria

Named a member of the All-Mississippi Academic Second Team
Official verification of team membership
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa All-MS Academic Team Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes official documentation of your participation/status with this organization

Disclosures

May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Team Scholarship

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring StarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

First Team $2,000 over one year

Award Criteria

Named a member of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic First Team
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Team Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes official documentation of your participation/status with this organization

Disclosures

Must be classified as a Non-Resident
May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Second Team $1,000 over one year

Award Criteria

Named a member of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Second Team
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Team Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes official documentation of your participation/status with this organization

Disclosures

Must be classified as a Non-Resident
May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President Scholarship

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Priority Date

Mar 01, 2024

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2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

$2,000 over two years, $1,000 per year

Award Criteria

Meets Phi Theta Kappa scholarship criteria
President of Phi Theta Kappa at your community college
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal, which includes submission of your sponsor's official email address
Letter of verification by sponsor must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by March 1

Disclosures

May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa International Officer Scholarship

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Priority Date

Mar 01, 2024

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2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

$8,000 over two years, $4,000 per year

GPA

3.25+

Award Criteria

3.25 cumulative GPA
Served as an International Officer for Phi Theta Kappa
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Meets the Phi Theta Kappa Criteria
Notification from Phi Theta Kappa of your position as an International Phi Theta Kappa Officer.

Disclosures

May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship

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Priority Date

Mar 01, 2024

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2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

For entering Transfer Student $1,000 for one year only

GPA

3.25+

Award Information

3.25 cumulative GPA
Served as an Officer for Phi Theta Kappa
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarshipapplication found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal, which includes submission of your sponsor's official email address
Letter of verification by sponsor must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by March 1

Disclosures

May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. May not be stacked with the PTK President Scholarship or the Presidential Partnership Scholarship.

Presidential Partnership Scholarship

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2023 Fall2024 Fall Starkville Community College Transfer MS Resident

Covers the cost of tuition for two years (4 semesters)

Award Criteria

Student must be a MS resident and currently attending a MS community/junior college
Student must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa
Nominated by MS community/junior college president
Selected by MSU Scholarship Committee
Cannot be stacked in lieu ofother academic transfer scholarships

Presidential Scholarships

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Fall OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

Worth approximately $75,000 over four years undergraduate study

ACT

30+

SAT

1360+

GPA

3.75+

Award Information

Presidential Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships awarded at Mississippi State. These are awarded to, on average, 40 of the most outstanding entering freshmen on a competitive basis per year
This scholarship is worth approximately $75,000, which covers tuition and **housing for four years of undergraduate study, as well as $6,000 for study abroad and $4,000 for undergraduate research
Non-resident students may also receive a scholarship to cover up to 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
Presidential Scholarships replace Academic Excellence and Colvard Future Leader Scholarships

Award Criteria

Minimum 30 ACT (1360 SAT)
Outstanding high school academic record with a scholarship GPA of 3.75
Exceptional high school and community leadership

Disclosures

**Fully covers cost of double-occupancy on-campus residence hall space for up to four years. Additional details about maintaining the housing scholarship and options for the third and fourth year are available athousing.msstate.edu/current-residents/scholarships.

Promise Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

Filters:

2024 Fall Starkville Freshman MS Resident

For entering Freshman $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year

ACT

19+

GPA

3.00+

Award Information

$10,000 over 4 years ($2,500 per year)
Awarded to 60 students
Submission of the Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
Submission of the General Scholarship Application (GSA)

Award Criteria

Must be a Mississippi Resident
Must be a first time entering Freshman
Must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must have a 19 or higher on the ACT
Students must complete the Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
Students must submit the General Scholarship Application (GSA)
Family income must be $42,000 or less

STAR Student Scholarship

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Priority Date

Aug 01, 2024

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Fall OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

For entering Freshman $2,000 for one year only

Award Criteria

Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship
Must be verified by the Mississippi Economic Council

Study Abroad Scholarship

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2024 Fall Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

Study Abroad $2,000 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Information

Students will be able to view and apply for this scholarship in their General Scholarship Application.
25 students will be awarded the Study Abroad Scholarship and each student will be able to use the $2,000 award for one-year only.

Transfer Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Community College Transfer Non-Resident

$8,000 over two years, $4,000 per year

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

The Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship is available to non-resident children of MSU alumni. Qualifications for alumni status: receiving a degree from MSU or 48 hours toward a degree at MSU.
Minimum overall transfer GPA of 3.0
MSU offers an alumni non-resident tuition scholarship to help offset the non-resident portion of tuition. Students can receive up to $4,000 a year for 2 years. However, amounts will vary.
Students can stack the Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarshipwith the Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. However, these scholarships cannot exceed the non-resident portion of tuition.

Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships can be stacked with the Phi Theta Kappa and the Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships.
Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarships cannot be stacked with the 100% Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver or with the Academic Common Market.
Students must be assessed non-resident fees in order to receive Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship or Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Transfer Student Body President Scholarship

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Priority Date

Mar 01, 2024

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2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

For president of the entire community college student body. $2,000 over two year, $1,000 per year

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Student Body President Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes submission of your community college sponsor or community college schoolofficial's email address.
Letter of verification by community college sponsor or community college school official must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by March 1

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship

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Priority Date

Aug 01, 2024

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2023 Fall2024 Fall OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

Salutatorian students named by their high schools $2,000 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submissions of Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- This includes submission of your counselor, principal, or other high school official's email address.
Letter of verification by a high school guidance counselor, principal, or other high school official must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by August 1
Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship

Valedictorian students named by their high schools $2,000 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submissions of Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- This includes submission of your counselor, principal, or other high school official's email address.
Letter of verification by a high school guidance counselor, principal, or other high school official must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by August 1
Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship

All USA Community College Team Scholarship

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident

$2,500 for one year only

Award Information

Submission of the All USA Community College Team Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal

This includes official documentation of your participation/status with this organization

Award Criteria

Named a member of the All USA Community College Team
Submission of the General Scholarship Application

Disclosures

May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse, Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

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Award Information

The difference between resident and non-resident tuition is waived for veterans, active duty service members and their dependents.

Award Criteria

The veteran/service member shall complete and submit the following documentation:
- Enclose veteran/service member's DD214 or NGB22 indicating an Honorable Discharge or
- Other documentation such as:
  - *Military ID Card
  - *Active Duty Orders
  - *Dependency verification documentation
Students will upload a copy of the verification documents in their application portal once they have applied to MSU.

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Disclosures

If awarded the Non-Resident Military Tuition Waiver, students would not receive non-resident-specific scholarships.

Outstanding 4-H Member Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

For entering Freshman $1,000 one-time award

ACT

20+

SAT

1030+

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Be an entering Freshman
Mississippi resident
Must have a scholarship GPA of 3.0
Must have a minimum 20 ACT or a 1030SAT
Must be an active member in the 4-H Community Club
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Outstanding 4-HMember Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- This includes submission of your county representative's email address.

4-H Academic Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

For entering Freshman $500 ($250 per semester)

ACT

20+

SAT

1030+

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Be an entering freshman
Mississippi resident
Must have a scholarship GPA of 3.0
Must have a minimum 20 ACT or a 940 SAT
Must be an active member in the 4-H Community Club
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of 4-H Academic Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- A letter of participation from the county 4-H representative or the state 4-H office must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal

Anchor Club Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Information

A one-time award of $250 per year of high school participation up to a maximum of $1,000

Award Criteria

Be an entering freshman
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Anchor Club Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes submission of your Anchor Club sponsor's email address
Student must have provided service to those in need
A letter of verification of participation and hours by Anchor Club sponsor must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal
Have a scholarship GPA of 3.0
Letter of verification by a high school guidance counselor, principal, or other high school official must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal by December 1.

CambridgeAICE Diploma Scholarship

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Priority Date

Oct 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

AICE Diploma at Pass Level $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year

ACT

26-27

SAT

1230-1290

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have a minimum 26 ACT or1230 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official AICE Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

AICE Diploma with Merit $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year

ACT

28-29

SAT

1300-1350

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official AICE Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

AICE Diploma with Distinction $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year

ACT

30+

SAT

1360+

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1360 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official AICE Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

May be awarded in addition to the Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

For entering Freshman $5,000 for one year only

Award Information

Awarded to the state winners of the Mississippi Distinguished Young Women Program (only awarded to the winners, no first or second alternate awards)

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes submission of your local DYW chairperson's email address.

For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only

Award Information

Awarded to the local winners of the Mississippi Distinguished Young Women Program (only awarded to the winners, no first or second alternate awards)

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
- This includes submission of your local DYW chairperson's email address.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship

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Priority Date

Oct 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

Level One $6,000 over four years, $1,500 per year

ACT

26-27

SAT

1230-1290

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 30
Must have a minimum 26 ACT or 1230 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through the MyState scholarship portal before October 1

Level Two $8,000 over four years, $2,000 per year

ACT

28-29

SAT

1300-1350

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 35
Must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1300 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

Level Three $10,000 over four years, $2,500 per year

ACT

30+

SAT

1360+

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 40
Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1360 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

May be awarded in addition to the Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Luckyday Scholars Program

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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2023 Fall2024 Fall Starkville Freshman MS Resident

Awarded to 50 students $24,000 over four years, $6,000 per year

ACT

20-28

GPA

3.00+

Award Information

$24,000 over 4 years ($6,000 per year)
Awarded to 50 students
Submission of the FAFSA
Can be stacked with Academic Excellence and Colvard Future Leader Scholarships
Participants will participate in the immersive Luckyday Leadership program (4 year commitment).

Award Criteria

First Time entering Freshman
Mississippi Resident graduating from Mississippi High School
20-28 ACT Score
Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
Submit Luckyday Scholars Program application in the Scholarship portal by December 1
Demonstrate proven leadership skills, community involvement, grit/resilience
Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship

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Miss Mississippi Scholarship

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast FreshmanCommunity College Transfer MS Resident

First through fourth alternates receive $1,000 one-time award

Award Information

Miss MS receives one year of tuition to be used for the fall and spring semesters only
First through fourth alternates receive a one-time award of $1,000
Verified by the Miss Mississippi Corporation

Award Criteria

Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship

National Recognition Scholar

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

Approximately $40,000 over four years

Award Information

Awarded to students who have been recognized by the College Board's National African American Recognition Program, National Hispanic Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program and National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program
The scholarship is worth approximately $40,000overfour years
Non-resident students may also receive approximately $16,765 annually to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
Student must upload a copy of their National Recognition Program Certificate that they receive from their College Board.
National Recognition Scholarships are awarded in lieu of Freshman Academicand Colvard Future Leader Scholarship(s)

Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

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Priority Date

Feb 01, 2024

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2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident

For 20 Brookhaven High graduates and 5 Brookhaven Academy graduates $40,000 over four years, $10,000 per year

Award Criteria

Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA upon graduation from high school
Must be an entering freshman enrolled in 12 hours or more
Must pursue a technical degree
- Primary Majors include: 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, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Forest Products Concentration, andVeterinary Medical Technology Concentration
- Secondary Majors include: Medical Technology, Chemistry, Geographic Information Systems Concentration, Business Information Systems, and Information Technology Services
Financial need will be a consideration
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 at MSU to remain eligible for the continuation of funding
This award can be forfeited if the scholar changes to a non-technical major, falls below the 3.0 GPA or enrolls for less than 12 hours per semester at MSU

MS Miss Hospitality Scholarship

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast FreshmanCommunity College Transfer MS Resident

First through fourth alternates receive $1,000 one-time award

Award Information

Miss Hospitality for the State of MS receives one year of tuition to be used for the fall and spring semesters only
First through fourth alternates receive a one-time award of $1,000
Verified by the Mississippi Hospitality Corporation

Award Criteria

Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship

Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

Apply atwww.afrotc.comby December 1st of senior year

Filters:

2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

Award Information

100% of the non-resident portion of tuition to Air Force HSSP recipients

Award Criteria

Minimum ACT/SAT & CGPA vary, see site for yearly information -https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/eligibility
Must have good moral character with strong leadership potential
Maintain height/weight standards
Pass Physical Fitness Assessment
Application window is open from June-Dec 1^stof senior year

For more information contact AFROTC, (662) 325-3810 or email at afrotc@afrotc.msstate.edu

Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarship Program

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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-Resident

Award Information

Between 2 - 3.5years of tuition and fees

Award Criteria

Minimum ACT/SAT & CGPA varies year to year
AFROTC General Military Course Cadet (usually freshmen or sophom*ores) in good standing
- Attend 80% of required classes, physical training sessions, and leadership laboratories
- Maintain height/weight standards
- Pass Physical Fitness Assessment
- Must have good moral character with strong leadership potential

For more information contact AFROTC, (662) 325-3810 or email at afrotc@afrotc.msstate.edu

Air Force ROTC Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

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Priority Date: Class registration periods for fall or spring academic semesters

Filters:

2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

Award Information

Non-resident tuition waiver, active cadets in AFROTC will pay tuition at resident cost

Award Criteria

Active Cadet in good standing in AFROTC
- Attend 80% of required classes, physical training sessions, and leadership laboratories
- Maintain height/weight standards
- Pass Physical Fitness Assessment
- Maintain a 2.0 CGPA

For more information contact AFROTC, (662) 325-3810 or email at afrotc@afrotc.msstate.edu

Air Force ROTC Room and Board Scholarship

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Priority Date: Beginning of fall or spring academic semester

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Award Information

Dependent on year, covers partial room and board

Award Criteria

Air Force ROTC scholarship recipient in good standing

For more information contact AFROTC, (662) 325-3810 or email at afrotc@afrotc.msstate.edu

JROTC Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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For entering Freshman $500 for one year only

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Mississippi resident
Must have a scholarship GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of JROTC Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- A letter of verification by the high school Reserve Officers' Training Corps sponsor must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal.
- Student must upload a letter of verification
Student must still have an active part in Junior ROTC

Kelly Gene Cook Foundation Scholarships

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Award Varies

ACT

24+

GPA

3.50+

Award Information

Be an entering freshman
Have a 24 ACT and a scholarship GPA of 3.5
Have financial need and academic ability
Mississippi Resident

National Service Scholarship

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Priority Date

Aug 01, 2024

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$2,000 over two years, $1,000 per year

ACT

20+

SAT

1200+

GPA

3.00+

Award Criteria

Must be a first or second year cadet and meet all criteria to be "enrolled," as defined by the Army/Air Force program, in ROTC classes.
Must have a minimum 20 ACT or a 1200 SAT
Not currently on an Army or Air Force scholarship
US citizen
Meet service age requirements
Meet service height/weight requirements
Pass Army/Air Force service Physical Fitness Test by second semester
Pass DoD medical exam by third semester
Scholarship is conditional on final approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs

Sumners Scholarship

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Application Deadline

Fall: September 15
Spring: February 15

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Maximum award for undergraduates $22,000 over four years, $5,500 per year

GPA

2.50+

Award Information

Sumners will only be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours
Maximum award for undergraduates is 8semesters
Sumner awards are $5,500 per year ($2,750/sem)
Sumners will not be awarded for the summer term

The Sumners Scholarship Application can be found atwww.sumnersgrant.com. Please select MSU and submit your application.

Award Criteria

2.50 GPA is required
Must be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi
Must submit a Sumners application by the appropriate deadline to be approved by the E.H. Sumners Foundation
Applications must be submitted annually
Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship

Maximum award for graduates $22,000 over four years, $5,500 per year

GPA

2.50+

Award Information

Graduate students enrolled in a minimum of 9 semester hours
Maximum award for graduates is 4 semesters
Sumner awards are $5,500 per year ($2,750/sem)
Sumners will not be awarded for the summer term

The Sumners Scholarship Application can be found atwww.sumnersgrant.com. Please select MSU and submit your application.

Award Criteria

2.50 GPA is required
Must be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi
Must submit a Sumners application by the appropriate deadline to be approved by the E.H. Sumners Foundation
Applications must be submitted annually
Must be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship

*Disclaimer: Based on funding, amounts are subject to change for the 2023-2024 academic year

Congressional Award Medal Scholarship

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Priority Date

Dec 01, 2023

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One-time award $750 Silver Medal recipients

Award Information

Awarded at the highest level of achievement at the time of admission

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Congressional Award Medal Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- This includes submission of your state representative's email address.
A letter of verification by the student's state representative's must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal. The letter must include the level obtained and the date received.

One-time award $500 Bronze Medal recipients

Award Information

Awarded at the highest level of achievement at the time of admission

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Congressional Award Medal Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- This includes submission of your state representative's email address.
A letter of verification by the student's state representative's must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal. The letter must include the level obtained and the date received.

One-time award $1,000 Gold Medal recipients

Award Information

Awarded at the highest level of achievement at the time of admission

Award Criteria

Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Submission of Congressional Award Medal Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal.
- This includes submission of your state representative's email address.
A letter of verification by the student's state representative's must be uploaded into the MSU scholarship portal. The letter must include the level obtained and the date received.

Departmental and College Scholarships

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Departments and colleges within the university administer theirown departmental scholarship programs. Students who have chosen a major are encouraged to contact the department in their major areas of study regarding scholarship opportunities.

Center for Distance Education
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
Bagley College of Engineering
College of Vet Med
College of Forest Resources

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External scholarship

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External 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. There are also scholarships designated for minorities, first generation students, and certain ethnic groups.
Never pay for scholarship services! Contact 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. Elks Club, Lions Club, and The Girl and Boy Scouts of America are among the many organizations that offer scholarships.
Other resources can be found at one of these free scholarship search and matching websites listed below:

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Performance and Service Scholarships

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ROTC, art, music, chorus, band, cheerleading, and pom squad offer scholarships or waivers. Amounts vary and may include non-resident tuition awards. An audition or portfolio showing may be required. Contact the appropriate department or program for more information.

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Privately Funded Awards

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The 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 found in your MyState portal.

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 portal, please visit theMSU Alumni Association Website.

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