Scholarships

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Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship Package

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer 4-Year Institution Transfer MS Resident Non-Resident

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

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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

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  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
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    Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Test Optional Scholarship

    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.

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

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

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

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

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    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 Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship Package

    Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th-11th grade high school GPA and test scores. Mississippi State accepts the SAT/ACT through the February test date of a student's senior year of high school. Renewable annually up to 8 semesters at MSU based on overall college GPA.

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    2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Freshman MS Resident

    $4,000 over four years, $1,000 per year

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    $42,000 over four years, $10,500 per year

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    Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship

    Automatically awarded upon MSU admission based on 9th - 11th grade high school GPA and test scores. Mississippi State accepts the SAT/ACT through the February test date of a student's senior year of high school. Renewable annually up to 8 semesters at MSU based on overall college GPA.

    You must be assessed non-resident tuition in order to receive the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. The Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may not be combined with any programs that waive the non-resident charges, such as: Academic Common Market; Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent or Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver; etc.

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    2025 Fall 2026 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

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

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

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

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

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    $88,000 over four years, $22,000 per year

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    Transfer Academic Scholarship

    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.

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer 4-Year Institution Transfer MS Resident

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

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    Award Information

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

    Award Criteria

    • 3.25 cumulative GPA
    • Legal residency must be Mississippi
    • This scholarship may be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
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    Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

    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.

    You must be assessed non-resident tuition in order to receive the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. The Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship may not be combined with any programs that waive the non-resident charges, such as: Academic Common Market; Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent or Spouse Non-Resident Tuition Waiver; etc.

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer 4-Year Institution Transfer Non-Resident

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

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    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

    $35,000 over five semesters, $14,000 per year

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    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
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    Freshman Housing Scholarship

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

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    2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Starkville Freshman MS Resident Non-Resident

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    Other Scholarships

    No other scholarships match your filter criteria.

    Army ROTC In-College Scholarship Program

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Starkville Freshman MS Resident Non-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
    • Earn program participation points during the prior semester by participating in Army ROTC extracurricular events, participating in university or community service, or assisting in recruiting a student to become a cadet
    • Demonstrate sufficient and exceptional financial need to the Professor of Military Science
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    Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Remission Program

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer MS Resident Non-Resident

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    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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    2025 Fall Online Starkville Freshman MS Resident Non-Resident

    For entering Freshman $2,000 for one year only

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    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
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    Freshman Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Starkville Freshman Non-Resident

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

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    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 $5,000 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.
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    • 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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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Freshman MS Resident Non-Resident

    For entering freshman $2,000 for one year only

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    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
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    Freshman MS Boys State / Girls State Scholarship

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Freshman MS Resident

    For entering Freshmen $1,000 for one year only

    GPA

    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
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    Freshman Student Body President Scholarship

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    2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Freshman MS Resident Non-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.
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      Key Club Scholarship

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      2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Freshman MS Resident Non-Resident

      For entering Freshman $1,000 for one year only

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      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.
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        National Merit Semi-Finalist & Finalist Scholarships

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        2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Freshman MS Resident Non-Resident

        $48,000 over four years

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        National Merit Semi-Finalist Scholarship

        Approximately $48,000 over four years for Residents and Approximately $117,000 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 $48,000 over four years
        • Non-resident students may also receive approximately $17,435 annually to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
        • National Merit Semi-finalist Scholarships are awarded in lieu of Freshman Academic and 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 $17,435 annually to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
        • National Merit Scholarships are awarded in lieu of Freshman Academic and 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 at housing.msstate.edu/current-residents/scholarships.

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        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

        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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        2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Meridian Community College Transfer Non-Resident Show Other Awards

        Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team Scholarship

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        2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer MS Resident Non-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
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            Phi Theta Kappa All-States Academic Team Scholarship

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            2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer MS Resident Non-Resident

            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

              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
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                Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President Scholarship

                Priority Date

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                2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer MS Resident Non-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
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                Phi Theta Kappa International Officer Scholarship

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                2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer MS Resident Non-Resident

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

                GPA

                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
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                Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship

                Priority Date

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                2024 Fall 2025 Spring 2025 Fall 2026 Spring Online Starkville Meridian Gulf Coast Community College Transfer MS Resident Non-Resident

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

                GPA

                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 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. May not be stacked with the PTK President Scholarship or the Presidential Partnership Scholarship.​
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                Presidential Partnership Scholarship

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                2024 Fall 2025 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 of other academic transfer scholarships