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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
24
SAT
1160-1190
GPA
3.00-3.49
$12,000 over four years, $3,000 per year
ACT
24
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.
*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 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.
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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
25
SAT
1200-1220
GPA
3.00-3.49
$34,000 over four years, $8,500 per year
ACT
25
SAT
1200-1220
GPA
3.50+
$28,000 over four years, $7,000 per year
ACT
26
SAT
1230-1250
GPA
3.00-3.49
$44,000 over four years, $11,000 per year
ACT
26
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.
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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.
*Please note, the 5 semesters of scholarship eligibility are only for students who transferred in during the fall 2023 semester and forward.
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.
*Please note, the 5 semesters of scholarship eligibility are only for students who transferred in during the fall 2023 semester and forward.
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
OR
- 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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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
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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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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
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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
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
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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
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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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Filters:
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
Filters:
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
Filters:
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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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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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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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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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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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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2023 Fall2024 Fall OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident
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.
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.
International Baccalaureate Scholarship
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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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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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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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Apply atwww.afrotc.comby December 1st of senior year
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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 1stof 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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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
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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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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident
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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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkville Freshman MS Resident
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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2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast FreshmanCommunity College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident
$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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2023 Fall2024 Spring2024 Fall2025 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast FreshmanCommunity College Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident
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.
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.
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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