Other Scholarships

Not a traditional freshman or transfer student? No problem! These scholarships are available to apply for all qualifying students.

Award Amount: One-half tuition per semester (full tuition per semester for those children of parents employed before July 1, 1977 )
Eligibility: Students whose parents are full-time, permanent employees of The University of Mississippi’s main campus and/or its branch campuses.
How to Apply: Print the application (PDF format) and submit to the Office of Financial Aid.
Deadline: N/A
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Award Amount: $2,500 per semester)
Details: The Declaration of Independence Center is building a community of students with the character, passion, and talent to make a difference in the name of American Freedom.
How to Apply: For additional information, please visit the Freedom Studies Scholars page.
Deadline: August 28, 2024

Award Amount: $24,000 ($6,000 per year toward out-of-state tuition for students entering the University for the first time beginning Fall 2021)
Eligibility: Non-resident students whose parent(s) received a degree from the university and have a high school GPA between 2.5 and 2.99. This scholarship cannot be stacked with the Non-Resident Alumni Scholarship 2 and is limited to two parents only.
How to Apply: Application (PDF format) may be printed from the Office of Financial Aid Web site. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader, if needed, for PDF application.
Deadline: N/A
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year toward out-of-state tuition for students entering the University for the first time beginning Fall 2021)
Eligibility: Non-resident students whose parent(s) received a degree from the university and have a high school GPA between 3.0 and 4.0. This scholarship is awarded in lieu of the Non-Resident Alumni Scholarship 1 and is limited to two parents only.
How to Apply: Application (PDF format) may be printed from the Office of Financial Aid Web site. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader, if needed, for PDF application.
Deadline: N/A
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per year ($1,250/semester)
Eligibility: Students who are pursuing their first baccalaureate degree; have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years since High School graduation or attainment of GED; who are enrolled at least half-time, are US Citizens between 25 and 50 years old; and have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
How to Apply: Apply for admission to The University of Mississippi and complete online Osher Reentry Scholarship Application.
Deadline: July 1st to complete the OSHER REENTRY Scholarship Application and students must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the Office of Financial Aid. Priority date is June 1st.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596. For Additional Information click here.
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu