Types of Scholarships

The University of Mississippi has many scholarships that have been made available through the generous donations of alumni and friends of the university. The scholarships listed below are available for incoming freshmen and transfer students that plan to attend The University of Mississippi beginning Fall 2023-2024.

Incoming freshmen who wish to be considered for scholarships must file a University of Mississippi Admission Application, and submit an online Special Programs & Scholarships Application. This application should be completed by February 15th. These awards are not eligible for students with a prior bachelor’s degree.

Transfer students should submit a University of Mississippi Admission application, and submit the online Community College Transfer Scholarship Application, and submit a transcript that includes three semesters of grades. All students must be admitted to The University of Mississippi to be considered for scholarships. Some departmental and professional school awards are not included in this listing. Scholarship eligibility, criteria, and amounts may change at any time without prior notice. These awards are not eligible for students with a prior bachelor’s degree.

We are proud to award students who have achieved academic excellence. We hope that for all students, you will progressively grow and succeed in both your personal and academic endeavors while at The University of Mississippi.

University Foundation Scholarships

Stamps Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to Cost of Attendance after other awards. The package includes a $12,000 stipend for educational activities outside the classroom, including study abroad, research, and other enrichment pursuits.
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with exceptional academic and leadership records
How to Apply: Apply for admission to The University of Mississippi and complete online Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

W. R. Newman Scholarship

Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are Mississippi residents; exceptional academic and leadership record required
How to Apply: Apply for admission to The University of Mississippi and complete online Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Office of Admissions, 662-915-7226, 800-OLE MISS (in Mississippi)
E-mail: admissions@olemiss.edu

Robert M. Carrier Scholarship

Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are Mississippi residents; exceptional academic and leadership record required
How to Apply: Apply for admission to The University of Mississippi and complete online Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Office of Admissions, 662-915-7226, 800-OLE MISS (in Mississippi)
E-mail: admissions@olemiss.edu

Luckyday Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,000-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshman from Mississippi with 20 ACT or higher (940 SAT/1020 SAT-R), 3.2 or higher GPA and remaining financial need after considering other scholarships or grants. Selection is competitive and considers grades, test scores, financial need, leadership, activities, and the Luckyday essay. 80 new freshmen are chosen each year.
How to Apply: The University of Mississippi application for admission, Special Programs & Scholarships Application and submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Deadline: Priority date of January 5 for submitting the Special Programs & Scholarships Application, and deadline of March 1 for filing the FAFSA. Awards will be announced by April 1^st. All FAFSA requirements (such as verification and student/parent signatures) must be complete and a valid FAFSA must be on file to be considered for this award.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Public Policy Leadership Scholarships

Lott Leadership Scholarship

Award Amount: Amount varies.
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with exceptional leadership and academic records who are actively pursuing a degree in public policy leadership.
How to Apply:Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Lott Leadership Institute, 662-915-3189
E-mail: leader@olemiss.edu

School of Business Administration Scholarships

Christine and Clarence Day Business Scholarship

Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are Mississippi high-school graduates pursuing business degrees. Outstanding academic and leadership record required.
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline:January 5.
For More Information: School of Business Administration, 662-915-5820

Patterson School of Accountancy

Roger and Susie Friou Scholarship

Award Amount: $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: School of Accountancy, 662-915-7468

McCarty Family Scholarship

Award Amount: $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: School of Accountancy, 662-915-7468

James W. Davis Scholarship

Award Amount: $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
Eligibility: : Entering freshmen who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: School of Accountancy, 662-915-7468

Gene Peery Scholarship

Award Amount: $12,000 ($3,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: School of Accountancy, 662-915-7468

Honors College Scholarships

SMBHC Honors Scholarship

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen selected to the Honors College; must be a Mississippi resident
How to Apply: Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, 662-915-7294
E-mail: honors@olemiss.edu

McDonnell Barksdale Scholarship

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen selected to the Honors College; must be a Mississippi resident
How to Apply: Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, 662-915-7294
E-mail: honors@olemiss.edu

Doris Raymond Honors Scholarship

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen selected to the Honors College
How to Apply: Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, 662-915-7294
E-mail: honors@olemiss.edu

International Studies

Croft Scholarship

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with strong academic and leadership records who demonstrate an interest in international studies and who are actively pursuing a degree in international studies
How to Apply: Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Croft Institute, 662-915-1500
E-mail: croft@olemiss.edu

School of Engineering

Henry C. Brevard, Jr., Engineering Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,000-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: School of Engineering, Student Support, 662-915-7407
E-mail: engineer@olemiss.edu

John G. Adler Engineering Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,000-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: School of Engineering, Student Support, 662-915-7407
E-mail: engineer@olemiss.edu

Additional Engineering Scholarship Opportunities

Engineering Dean’s Award for Excellence, Elsie & Harper Johnson, Jeff Frederking, George C. Lewis, Jr., Neel-Schaffer Inc., George B. Walker, R. Baxter Wilson, Clarence M. & Kathryne W. Conway, John & Lillie Mae Walker, Arnold W. Carothers, and many others.

Award Amount: $8,000-$24,000 ($2,000-$6,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: School of Engineering, Student Support, 662-915-7407
E-mail: engineer@olemiss.edu

Military Science

Army ROTC Scholarship

Award Amount: $12,600-$113,400 ($3,150- $28,350 per year)
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to young men and women from freshmen to graduate level at the University of Mississippi. Student must have a strong academic background and demonstrate a commitment to leadership and achieving excellence.
How to Apply: Apply for admissions to the University of Mississippi and contact an Army ROTC recruiter.
Deadline:: Varies with scholarship. Contact Army ROTC Department.
For More Information: Army ROTC Department (662)915-7238
E-mail: armyrotc@olemiss.edu

Transfer & Community College Scholarships

To be eligible for any scholarships listed below, students need a minimum of 48 transferable college credit hours. The calculation of this transfer GPA will include the grades from all prior colleges attended.

Lyceum Scholar Awards

Award Amount: Full resident tuition for two years ($9,072 for the 2023-2024 year)
Eligibility: Community College Transfer students with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA on at least 48 transferable college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service.
How to Apply: Complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application.
For More Information: Contact the Office of Admissions by calling 662-915-7226 or 1-800-OLE-MISS (in Mississippi) to connect with a transfer admissions counselor.

Community College Leadership Scholarships

Award Amount: $6,000 ($3,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Community College Transfer students with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA on at least 48 transferable college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service.
How to Apply: Complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application.
For More Information: Contact the Office of Admissions by calling 662-915-7226 or 1-800-OLE-MISS (in Mississippi) to connect with a transfer admissions counselor.

Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarship

Award Amount: $10,000 ($5,000 per year)
Eligibility: Community College transfer students who are MS residents with at least 48 transferable college credit hours and at least a 2.5 or higher overall transfer GPA. Students must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and have a family adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less (as reported on the previous year’s Federal tax return.). This is a competitive scholarship and 50 awards are made each year.
How to Apply: To be considered for this scholarship, transfer students must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file (the priority date is March 1), and submit the online Community College Transfer Scholarship Application.
Deadline: March 1.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

UM Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 1

Award Amount: $14,000 ($7,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Transfer students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 on at least 48 transferable college credit hours and membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Members of the All Mississippi Team will receive an additional one-time only $1,000 scholarship and an additional $1,000 one-time only scholarship will be awarded to those students who become members of the All American Team. Non-residents will receive an additional $7,000 per year for two years toward the non-resident fee.
How to Apply: No separate application required; PTK indicated on official transcript or students may bring a copy of the PTK membership card to the Office of Financial Aid or fax a copy to 662-915-1164.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

UM Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship 2

Award Amount: $16,000 ($8,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Transfer students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher on at least 48 transferable college credit hours and membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Members of the All Mississippi Team will receive an additional one-time only $1,000 scholarship and an additional $1,000 one-time only scholarship will be awarded to those students who become members of the All American Team. Non-residents will receive an additional $7,000 per year for two years toward the non-resident fee.
How to Apply: No separate application required; PTK indicated on official transcript or students may bring a copy of the PTK membership card to the Office of Financial Aid or fax a copy to 662-915-1164.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Luckyday University Scholarship

Award Amount: $12,000 (up to $6,000 per year)
Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to a select group of 25 community college transfer students with a 2.5 overall GPA on at least 48 transferable college credit hours. Student’s receiving this award must be resident of Mississippi and must be transferring from Mississippi community college. In addition, students selected must have remaining financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal student Aid (FAFSA) after other scholarships and grants have been awarded.
How to Apply: To be considered for this scholarship, transfer students must file the FAFSA by March 1 and complete the online Luckyday University Scholarship Application.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Transfer Academic Excellence 1 Scholarship

Award Amount: $6,000 ($3,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with a 3.0 – 3.49 overall transfer GPA or higher and 48 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. This award cannot be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.
How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. There is no additional application required.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Transfer Academic Excellence 2 Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,000 ($4,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with a 3.5 or higher overall transfer GPA and 48 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. Non-residents will receive an additional $3,000 per year for two years toward the non-resident fee. This award cannot be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.
How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. There is no additional application required.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

New Century Scholarship

Award Amount: Full resident tuition for two year ($9,072 for the 2022-2023 year)
Eligibility: Transfer students with a 3.00 overall transfer GPA on at least 48 transferable college credit hours and named a New Century Scholar. Non-Resident students will receive an additional scholarship to cover their full non-resident fee for two years ($17,220 for the 2022-2023 year).
How to Apply: No separate application required; Student must provide documentation of credential to the Office of Financial Aid. or fax a copy to 662-915-1164.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Community College Student Body President

Award Amount: $3,000 ($1,500 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Community College Transfer students who served in the top elected position at their Community College. These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.0 overall transfer GPA or higher and 48 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

UM Phi Theta Kappa President

Award Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Community College Transfer students who served as the President of Phi Theta Kappa at their Community College. These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.25 overall transfer GPA or higher and 48 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Osher Reentry Scholarship

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

Academic Merit

Academic Merit Scholarships

Award Amount: Please see the following charts for award amounts, based on your residency status. These awards are fixed amounts that are renewable for up to four years as long as all terms and conditions are met. Also note:
- At the 32 and 33+ ACT levels, the non-resident scholarship will be set to the value of the non-resident fee in Year One and capped at that amount for all undergraduates (including Pharmacy) for the life of the scholarship.
- Similarly, at the 33+ ACT level, the scholarship stipend will be set to the value of tuition in Year One and capped at that amount for all undergraduates (including Pharmacy) for the life of the scholarship.)
- Mississippi residents who earn at least a 3.5 high school GPA and 23 ACT score (or the SAT/SAT-R equivalent) are eligible for the additional 1848 scholarship. These award amounts are included on the Mississippi Residents chart.
Eligibility: Entering Freshman with minimum 3.0 high school GPA and 23 ACT score for Mississippi residents or 25 ACT score for non-residents (or the SAT/SAT-R equivalent). Beginning in the 2021-2022 academic year, the university will accept super scores (highest subject tests from ACT/SAT when scores from multiple test dates are submitted for admission). Subject test scores must be from the same exam type (ACT or SAT) to create a super score.
How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi.
Deadline: Qualifying tests must be taken prior to enrollment as a new freshman at The University of Mississippi.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Academic Excellence National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist Scholarship

Award Amount: Includes full tuition scholarship and the standard cost of a double occupancy room in a campus residence hall. Also covers full non-resident fee, if applicable. Please be advised that these awards are renewable for up to four years as long as all terms and conditions are met. These cannot be stacked with the Academic Merit awards.
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist status and a 3.0 or higher GPA.
How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi. Provide documentation of National Merit standing.
Deadline: Follows National Merit announcement timeline.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

National Merit Finalist Award

Award Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshman with finalist status and selection of Ole Miss as first choice and who are not receiving a National Merit Corporate award
How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi. Select Ole Miss as first-choice school with National Merit office.
Deadline: Follows National Merit announcement timeline.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Barnard Scholarship

Award Amount: $20,000 ($5,000 / year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who have achieved National Merit Finalist status and have a 3.0 or higher high school GPA.
How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi. Provide documentation of National Merit standing.
Deadline: Follows National Merit announcement timeline.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail:finaid@olemiss.edu

Mississippi Star Student Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,000 ($2,000 / year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen from Mississippi who have been selected as the Star Student of their high school.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

High School Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship

Award Amount: $6,000 ($1,500 / year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are named Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their high school. This award is intended for 2 incoming freshmen from each school, so the HS must maintain class rankings.
How to Apply: Notify the Office of Financial Aid; a letter from a high school official must confirm (1) they have ranked the graduating class, and (2) the student has obtained the ranking of #1 or #2. Documentation may be faxed to the Office of Financial Aid at 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail:finaid@olemiss.edu

Mississippi All-Star Scholarship

Award Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 / year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen from Mississippi who have been selected as one of the top 20 All-Star Scholarships by the Mississippi Economic Council.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Student Body President Scholarship

Award Amount: $6,000 ($1,500 / year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who served in the top elected position in their high school as president of the entire Student Body (or Student Council).
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Eagle Scout/ Gold Award

Award Amount: New freshmen will receive $6,000 ($1,500 / year); New transfer students will receive $3,000 ($1,500 / year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen or new transfer students who have achieved the levels of Eagle Scout or Gold Award.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Boys State/Girls State Scholarship

Award Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 / year))
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are named as Governor to their state OR the state delegate to Boys Nation/Girls Nation.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid at 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Mississippi Boys State/Girls State Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 one-year only
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who participated in Mississippi Boys State/Girls State.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid at 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,000 ($2,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are residents of Mississippi and the Memphis area who have earned the AICE Cambridge Diploma while in high school, and have at least a 3.0 high school GPA.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid at 662-915-1164.
Deadline: Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Department of Modern Languages

Chinese Language Flagship Scholarships

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
Army & AFROTC Amount: full tuition or room & board for up to 4 years
Study Abroad (regular): Up to $24,000
Study Abroad (Army & AF ROTC): Up to $36,000
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with strong academic records who demonstrate a commitment to achieve superior proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (unless they place into a higher level, students selected for the Flagship Program will begin with eight weeks of intensive Chinese study in June prior to freshman year, and spend 8 weeks of study in China in summer following their freshman year. They will return to China or Taiwan for the summer following their sophomore year. Unless they go earlier, students will spend a semester at Nanjing University or Beijing Union University in fall semester after senior year, and will complete a full-time internship in China the following spring). U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application after applying for general admission.
Deadline: January 5 (late applications will be considered)
For More Information: Visit https://chinese.olemiss.edu/ or call 662-913-7298
E-mail: chinese@olemiss.edu

Intensive Summer Program Scholarships

Award Amount:3-hour tuition scholarship for entering freshmen who join JumpStart. Applicants to the German ISP program may apply for up to $3,500 for summer study on campus and abroad. Applicants to the Japanese and Russian programs should contact the language directors for those programs for details on scholarship options.
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who intend to minor or major in German, Japanese, or Russian will be considered. Current UM students will also be considered. Most students will begin with summer intensive language study in German, Japanese, or Russian prior to freshman year and will study abroad. Prior language experience is not required, but those with up to two years of high school language background may also apply.
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application after applying for general admission.
Priority Deadline: Applications will be considered until April 21st. The deadline for students seeking a scholarship in the German program is January 15th
For More Information: Visit Department of Modern Languages or call 662-915-7298
E-mail: For more information, please contact the ISP director for your language of interest.
German: Dr. Corina L. Petrescu
Japanese: Dr. Kaoru Ochiai
Russian: Dr. Valentina Iepuri

Arabic Language Flagship Scholarships

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
Army & AF ROTC Amount: full tuition or room & board for up to 4 years
Study Abroad (regular): Up to $30,000
Study Abroad (Army & AF ROTC): Up to $36,000
Eligibility: Entering freshmen with strong academic records who demonstrate a commitment to achieve superior proficiency in Arabic. (Unless they place into a higher level, students selected for the Arabic Flagship Program will begin with eight weeks of intensive Arabic study in June prior to freshman year, and spend 8 weeks of study in Jordan in the summer following their freshman year. They will study abroad in Morocco for the summer following their sophomore year. Students will spend a calendar year in Morocco interning, volunteering, and studying Arabic for the Capstone experience, typically during the fifth year of undergraduate study.) U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarships Application after applying for general admission.
Deadline: January 5 (late applications will be considered)
For More Information: Visit olemiss.edu/arabic/ or call 662-915-7298
E-mail: arabic@olemiss.edu

Other Scholarships

Red & Blue Scholarship

Award Amount: Individually calculated per student to help meet a set percentage of the student’s financial need as a freshman.
Eligibility: To be eligible for Red & Blue, you must be a first-time/fulltime freshman with financial need after all other awards are considered.
How to Apply: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Deadline: Awarding priority will be given to students who demonstrate eligibility by April 1. Additional awards will be based on availability of funds.
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Ole Miss Opportunity Scholarship

Eligibility: To be eligible for Ole Miss Opportunity, you must be a Mississippi resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, an entering freshman at the start of the fall semester in which you first enroll, seeking a degree, and enrolled full-time at Ole Miss. In addition, you must meet the following criteria:
- Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, the family income listed on your FAFSA (from the federal tax return) must be at or below $40,000
- Eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- 3.0 high-school GPA
How to Apply: The two applications listed below are required every year.
- Submit a FAFSA by March 1 prior to the fall semester for automatic consideration.
- Submit the State of Mississippi Financial Aid Application for the MS HELP, MTAG, and MESG grants. (Priority may be given to those who file it by March 31).
For More Information: Click here.
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Sumners Scholarship

Eligibility:
- The student must be a resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery or Webster County in Mississippi who desires and can benefit from a higher education.
- All applicants must have resided for 12 continuous months in one of the five Sumners counties prior to enrollment.
- All applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at the institution. Teacher certification courses may also be approved (except for visiting students) if documented as such by the School of Education.
- The amount of the Sumners Grant shall not exceed the cost of attendance when combined with all other types of aid received by the student (including institutional and other scholarships/grants, military stipends, veterans’ benefits).
- Independent students who have not established a residence in one of the Sumners counties may not establish eligibility by the address of parents who reside in one of the eligible counties.
- If you withdraw from the university within the 100 percent institutional refund period (the first 10 days of classes), any scholarship that has already credited to your bursar account must be repaid in full.
How to Apply: You must complete the form online and indicate the academic year for which you are applying. The Sumners Foundation verifies residency in the appropriate counties for all applicants.
Amount: Since the amount received by The University of Mississippi from the Sumners Trust may vary each year, as will the number of students enrolled from each of the eligible counties, it is possible that grant amounts may also vary from one year to the next. The following illustrates our current awarding expectations.

Anticipated Award Amounts

Full Time	$3,700 per semester	$7,400 per academic year
3/4 Time	$2,750 per semester	$5,500 per academic year
Half-Time	$1,850 per semester	$3,700 per academic year
Less than Half-Time	$ 925 per semester	$1,850 per academic year

Course Load Definitions per Semester (in hours)

	Full Time	3/4 Time	Half-Time	Less than Half-Time
Undergraduate	12 or more	9-11	6-8	Less than 6
Graduate	9 or more	7-8	5-6	Less than 5
Law	10 or more	8-9	5-7	Less than 5
Pharm.D.	12 or more	9-11	6-8	Less than 6

Renewal Requirements
- A student must maintain satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
- Application must be made annually.
- All other criteria must be met, including continued residency in a Sumners county.
- The recipient cannot receive this award for more than one degree at the same level (e.g., one undergraduate degree, one master’s degree).

Veterans Non-Resident Scholarship

Award Amount: Full Non-Resident Fee
Eligibility: Incoming undergraduates or graduate students who have been engaged in and honorably discharged from active duty, for other than training purposes, in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.
How to Apply: Provide a copy of the students DD214 to the Veterans’ Administrator.
Deadline: Documentation must be received during the first semester of enrollment
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Military Benefits Non-Resident Scholarship

Award Amount: Full Non-Resident Fee
Eligibility: Awarded to non-veteran students who receive veterans education benefits (as defined by the U.S. Code, Title 38) as service members or because they are an eligible family member with transferred benefits.
How to Apply: Contact the Coordinator of Veteran and Military Services
Deadline: Documentation must be received during the first semester of enrollment
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

STEM Major Non-Resident Scholarship

Award Amount: $8,000 ($2,000 / year toward out-of state tuition)
Eligibility: to incoming, first-year, full-time students with at least a 3.5 high school grade point average (GPA) and a 28 ACT (or the SAT/SAT-R equivalent) who will be enrolled in any of the following STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) majors:

B.A. in Physics
B.S. in Physics
B.S. in Geology
B.S. in Forensic Chemistry
B.A. in Chemistry
B.S. in Chemistry
B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics
B.A. in Biochemistry
B.A. in Biology
B.S. in Biology
B.S. in Biological Science
B.S.G.E. in Geological Engineering
B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering
B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering
B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering
B.S.Ch.E. in Chemical Engineering
B.E. in Engineering
B.S. in Engineering
B.S. in Computer Engineering
B.A. in Computer Science
B.S.C.S. in Computer Science
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering

How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi.
Deadline: Qualifying tests must be taken prior to enrollment as a new freshman at The University of Mississippi; selection of STEM Major must be during the first semester of enrollment.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

J. Means Non-Resident Scholarship

Award Amount: Ranges from $5,000 – $8,000
Eligibility: Incoming, first-year, full-time students who are residents of Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette Counties in Tennessee, with no test score on file and a minimum high school GPA of 3.75 – OR- students with an ACT score of at least 24 and a high school GPA of at least 3.0.
How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi. Qualifying tests must be taken prior to enrollment as a new freshman at The University of Mississippi.
Deadline: Qualifying tests must be taken prior to enrollment as a new freshman at The University of Mississippi.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Academic Common Market (ACM) Scholarship

Program Description: The Academic Common Market (ACM) is a cooperative agreement allowing residents of a participating state to pursue academic degree programs not offered in their home states without having to pay out-of-state tuition charges. The 16 participating states include AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, OK, SC, TN, VA and WV.
Award Amount: Participation in ACM at Ole Miss allows qualified students to receive a scholarship that covers the non-resident fee in full. As a result, participants pay the in-state tuition only, similar to MS residents. (Please note that this award cannot be combined with any other award that specifically pays for the non-resident fee.)
Eligibility: Non-resident students from a state participating in ACM. Must major in one of the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering OR Bachelor Arts in Southern Studies. Eligibility for programs offered by The University of Mississippi is determined by the state in which the student resides. All states and/or degree programs within ACM are not necessarily approved at the undergraduate level at The University of Mississippi. Students should use the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) website to determine whether they will be eligible for ACM.
How to Apply: Please refer to instructions at the following website: https://www.olemiss.edu/info/acm.html
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Non-resident Alumni Scholarship 1

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

Non-resident Alumni Scholarship 2

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

University Endowed/Foundation Scholarships (Listing)

Award Amount: $2,000-$40,000 ($500-$10,000 per year)
Eligibility: Students who meet donor-specific requirements; academic and leadership record considered; some scholarships may be need-based.
How to Apply: University Special Programs & Scholarship Application . In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. FAFSA priority date March 1. You may complete the FAFSA online. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader, if needed.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

OMWC

Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to young men and women entering the freshman class at The University of Mississippi, unless otherwise designated by specific scholarships. Academic and leadership record is considered. Some scholarships may be need-based.
How to Apply: Apply for admission to The University of Mississippi. Complete Special Programs & Scholarship Application. In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is also required. You may complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Toyota-Haley Barbour Scholarship

Award Amount: $32,000 ($8,000 per year)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are selected as a member of the Center for Manufacturing Excellence; exceptional academic, service, and leadership record required.
How to Apply: Apply for admission to The University of Mississippi and complete the Special Programs & Scholarship Application.
Deadline: January 5.
For More Information: Center for Manufacturing Excellence, 662-915-2630.
E-mail: cme@olemiss.edu

Ole Miss First Scholarship Award

Award Amount: $18,000 ($4,500 per year)
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded each year to young men and women entering the freshman class at The University of Mississippi, unless otherwise designated by specific scholarships. Academic and leadership record is considered. Some scholarships may be need-based.
How to Apply: Complete the Special Programs & Scholarship Application. In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is also required. You may complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Department, Performance and Service Scholarship

Award Amount: Amounts vary and may include non-resident tuition awards.
Eligibility: ROTC, theatre arts, art, music, chorus, band, orchestra, journalism, cheerleading, dance
How to Apply: Auditions or portfolio showings may be required.
Deadline: Refer to applicable departments.
For More Information: Individual university department; general information, 662-915-7211

Chancellor’s Leadership Class Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000 (first year only)
Eligibility: Entering freshmen demonstrating strong leadership; must be both nominated by school official and selected by university committee
How to Apply: School officials will be contacted to nominate students. All Mississippi and many out-of-state principals are contacted by mid-February. Students must also complete the online Special Programs & Scholarship Application to be considered.
Deadline: February 15.
For More Information: Office of Admissions, 662-915-7226, 800-OLE MISS (in Mississippi)
E-mail: admissions@olemiss.edu

Child of Faculty and Staff

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

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