Scholarships and Grants
Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Scholarships
You must be admitted to the University to be considered for the scholarships listed below. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and must be transferring directly from a community college. The calculation of the transfer GPA will include the grades from all prior colleges attended. You must be enrolled full-time to receive these awards. The total scholarship award is not to exceed the cost of attendance.
Eligible GPA is based on the University’s method of calculating transfer GPA.
Community College Leadership Scholarships
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 30 transferable college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service.
How to Apply: Complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application by the priority deadline of March 1st. The Community College Transfer Scholarship Application will close on April 1, 2024.
Community College Student Body President Scholarship
Community College Student Body President Scholarship
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 30 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
Lyceum Scholars Awards
Award Amount: Full resident tuition for two years
Eligibility: Community college transfer students with at least a 3.0 transfer GPA on at least 30 transferable college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service.
How to Apply: Complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application by the priority deadline of March 1st. The Community College Transfer Scholarship Application will close on April 1, 2024.
Military Service Non-Resident Scholarships
Military Service Non-Resident Scholarships
Award Amount: This scholarship is a fee-specific award to cover the non-resident fee only. It may be combined with other non-resident scholarships only until the full non-resident charge is met. There will be no funds disbursed in excess of the full non-resident charge.
Eligibility: New 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: Apply for admission to the University of Mississippi. Provide a copy of the DD214 to the Veterans Administrator in the Office of the Registrar. Documentation may also be faxed to 662-915-7793.
Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarships
Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarships
Award Amount: $10,000 ($5,000 per year)
Eligibility: Community College transfer students who are MS residents with at least 30 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 $30,000 or less (as reported on the previous year’s Federal tax return.). This is a competitive scholarship, and 25 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), Priority will be given to students who submit the online Community College Transfer Scholarship Application.
Deadline: March 1
For More Information: Office of Financial Aid
1-800-891-4596
E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
Next Step Scholarship – UM Regional Campus Part-Time Student Scholarship
Award Amount: Rates of scholarship are as follows (winter/spring, summer/fall):
Hours | 3.00 – 4.00 GPA | 2.00 – 2.99 GPA |
---|---|---|
9-11 Hours | $750 | $600 |
6-8 Hours | $500 | $400 |
3-5 Hours | $250 | $200 |
Eligibility: Awarded to regional campus students (in-state and out-of-state) attending Ole Miss-Tupelo as their home campus. Students must be enrolled as part-time (3-11 hours each semester). Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need.
How to Apply: Students must complete the Next Step Scholarship Application. A 250-word essay explaining need and why you should be considered must be attached to your application. Complete a FAFSA if you have not already done so; the University of Mississippi financial aid school code is 002440.
Deadlines: Fall — October 1; Spring — March 1; Summer — July 1
North Mississippi Workforce Education Incentive
Osher Reentry Scholarships
Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per year ($1,250/semester) Awards are subject to availability of funds.
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 25-50 years old; and have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
How to Apply: Complete the Osher Reentry Scholarship Application online beginning April 1, with a deadline of July 1.
Robert D. Oesterling Regional Campus Out-of-State Scholarships
Robert D. Oesterling Regional Out-of-State Fee Scholarships
Award Amount: Cost of out-of-state fee.
Eligibility: Out-of-state transfer students who have been admitted to an Ole Miss undergraduate degree-seeking program on a regional campus receive an out-of-state fee scholarship that is applied only to courses taken at a regional campus. Students must maintain a 2.0 resident GPA to continue receiving the scholarship.
How to Apply: Apply for admission to the University of Mississippi and be sure to indicate which regional campus you plan to attend on your admissions application. Then, complete the online application.
UM Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
UM Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Award Amount: $4,000 ($2,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Transfer students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher on at least 30 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. These awards can be stacked with the Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships.
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
Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarships
Award Amount: $1,000 ($500 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 and 30 transferable college credit hours. Full-time enrollment is required.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid within the first term of enrollment. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship 1
Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship 1
Award Amount: $8,000 ($4,000 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 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. This award can 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 Merit Scholarship 2
Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship 2
Award Amount: $12,000 ($6,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with a 3.5 or higher overall transfer GPA and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. This award can 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
UM-Tupelo Student Ambassador Scholarships
UM-Tupelo Student Ambassador Scholarships
Award Amount: $250 per semester
Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to students with a 3.0 overall GPA. Full-time enrollment is required, and students must be available for recruiting and campus events.
How to Apply: Contact Lindsey Sanford, Coordinator of Admissions or Chris Tollison, Admissions Counselor at tupelo@olemiss.edu
Deadlines: Fall — October 1; Spring — March 1
UM Regional Campus Scholarships
UM Regional Campus Scholarships
Award Amount: Rates of scholarship are as follows: A student with a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA receives $1,000 per semester for four consecutive fall/spring semesters. A student with a 2.5 to 3.499 GPA receives $400 per semester for four consecutive fall/spring semesters.
Eligibility: Students must be transferring to a regional campus; award is available to Mississippians only; applicants must have at least a 2.50 GPA based on the University’s method of calculating the transfer GPA, and must have a minimum of 48 transferable community college hours.
How to Apply: Apply for admission to the University of Mississippi and complete the UM Regional Campus Scholarship Application online by June 30 or by January 1 for spring admission. A letter of recommendation is also required for consideration by the application deadline.
UM Regional First-Generation Scholarships
UM Regional First-Generation Scholarships
Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship $500 per fall and spring semesters for one academic year)
Eligibility: First generation undergraduate transfer students who have been admitted to one of the UM regional campuses. Students must be incoming full-time (12 semester hours) undergraduate transfers pursuing their first four-year degree through one of the UM regional campuses. The scholarship will be cancelled if full-time enrollment is not maintained. Student must maintain a 2.00 resident GPA and fulfill contract requirements in order to continue to receive the scholarship.
How to Apply: Complete the University of Mississippi First Generation Scholarship Application. Students should also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, maintain involvement in the First Generation Program, and must enroll in the EDHE 305 course their first semester.
Deadlines: Fall — August 15; Spring — January 15
Undergraduate Grants
Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for all forms of financial aid for which you might apply. Be sure to include the University of Mississippi school code on your FAFSA: 002440.
Federal Pell Grant
Award Amount: Up to $6,195 is available to qualifying students. Award amounts are prorated based on the number of hours for which you are enrolled.
Eligibility: Determined by the federal processor based on a formula approved by Congress. The formula uses the information that is supplied by the parent and/or student on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Only undergraduate students who have not previously received a bachelor’s degree are eligible. Students may receive up to the lifetime limit, which is the equivalent of 6 full-time years in college or 600%.
How to Apply: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. Be sure to indicate our school code: 002440 on the application.
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
Award Amount: $1,000 per year ($500 per semester) This award is prorated for those students who receive a Federal Pell grant; therefore, students who receive the maximum Pell award will not be eligible for MTAG.
Eligibility: One-year Mississippi residency and full-time enrollment are required. A 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA is also required. 15 earned credit hours must be completed each semester.
How to Apply: Applications are available online at: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/ All requirements must be completed by September 15th of each year.
Graduate Awards
Scholarships and Grants
Graduate School Access Tuition Scholarship
Graduate School Access Tuition Scholarship
The Graduate School Access Scholarship awards are based upon review of application materials by a faculty and staff committee. Those who are selected for these awards will be notified by the Graduate School of their selection and the specific funding offer.
The tuition scholarship for part-time students (those registered for fewer than 9 hours of graduate coursework) is valued at 50 percent of regular graduate tuition and 44 percent of the non-resident fee. The tuition scholarship is available for Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions and not applicable for any intersessions.
Only applicable during Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions. Not applicable to any intersessions. Online programs are NOT eligible at this time.
Mississippi Community Leaders Scholarship
Mississippi Community Leaders Scholarship
This scholarship may cover 25% of tuition for qualified applicants of a graduate program that is offered face-to-face at a UM regional campus.
It is a competitive scholarship based on the regional scholarship committee’s rubric and available funding. The following information will be critiqued when decisions are being made:
- Letter of recommendation
- Resume
- Essay
- Grade Point Average
Deadline: August 15
If awarded, students will be notified of his/her terms and conditions
Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program
Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program
Participants selected for the MS Teacher Fellowship Program agree to employment as a licensed classroom teachers in a MS school district identified as a critical shortage area for three years. Tunica, Tate, Marshall, and North Panola counties are considered critical shortage areas. The program will provide a full-tuition scholarship for each graduate class, textbook costs, a laptop computer, and a classroom instructional enhancement grant.
For questions or concerns regarding the Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program, please email mtfp@olemiss.edu or call 662-915-7382.
UM School District Bank Hours
The University of Mississippi School of Education offers "bank-hour" credit to those school districts that assist our internship/student teaching program. The term bank-hour is used to describe tuition credit assigned by Ole Miss to area-schools for serving as host sites for internship placement and student teaching. School districts receiving bank-hour credit can use those credits to offset the cost of UM tuition for their employees. The formula for bank hours is determined each year by the University based upon the number of reported student placements.
Please contact your individual district office to see if bank-hour funding is available.
UM-Tupelo Graduate Assistantships
UM-Tupelo Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships may be available for students enrolled full-time (9 hours or more) in a graduate program offered on the UM-Tupelo campus. Students are required to work a specified number of hours each week in exchange for tuition scholarships. Please contact the UM-Tupelo office for more information.
Tri-State Educational Foundation Grant
Tri-State Educational Foundation Grant
Numerous grants are available each year through the Tri-State Educational Foundation to help Northeast Mississippians further their education. Applicants for this funding must reside in one of the following counties: Alcorn, Lee, Itawamba, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, or Union. The deadline to submit this application is April 15th. Requirements and information can be found online at: www.tristatescholarships.com Note: Typically, only Education students are awarded this scholarship at the graduate level.
Additional aid opportunities can be explored on the Graduate School Financial Aid Information page.