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University Foundation Scholarships
| School of Business | School
of Accounting | Honors College Scholarships
| International Studies | School
of Engineering | Community
College Scholarships | Academic Excellence
| Other Scholarships | Other
Scholarship Resources |
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 are available for incoming
freshmen and community college transfer students that plan to attend The
University of Mississippi beginning Fall 2008.
Incoming freshmen who wish to be considered for scholarships must file a
University of Mississippi Admission Application, and submit an
online
scholarship application.
This application should be completed for the priority deadline of
February 1 with a final deadline of April 1. Transfer students should submit a
University of Mississippi Admission application, online Community College Transfer Scholarship Application,
and transcript that includes three semesters of grades. This should be done
for the priority deadline of February 1 but no later than than April 1 prior to enrollment.
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.
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.
W. R. Newman Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$24,000-40,000 ($6,000-10,000 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. Selection is by a special committee. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
Office of Admissions, (662) 915-7226, 1-800-OLE-MISS (in
Mississippi); e-mail: admissions@olemiss.edu |
Robert M. Carrier Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$24,000-40,000 ($6,000-10,000 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. Selection is by a special committee. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
Office of Admissions, (662) 915-7226, 1-800-OLE-MISS (in Mississippi); e-mail:
admissions@olemiss.edu |
Luckyday Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$8,000-$28,000 ($2,000-$7,000 per year) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshman from Mississippi with 20 ACT or higher (930 SAT),
3.2 or higher GPA and remaining financial need after considering other scholarships
or grants. |
| How to Apply |
The University of Mississippi application for admission,
Luckyday Scholarship Application, and submission of a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
| Deadline |
February 1 (Online scholarship
application priority date) February 15 (FAFSA priority date), March 15 (Admission priority
date) |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid
1-800-891-4596, email: finaid@olemiss.edu |
Lott Leadership Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$40,000 ($10,000 per year) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen with exceptional leadership and academic
records who are actively pursuing a degree in Public Policy Leadership.
Recipients must be Mississippi residents. |
| How to Apply |
Applications for admission to the Lott Leadership
Institute and applications for Lott Leadership Scholarships may be obtained
at www.lottinst.olemiss.edu
or download the application for
Lott
Leadership Scholarship here. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
Lott Leadership Institute, (662) 915-3189; email leader@olemiss.edu |
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 |
Application may be obtained from a high school counselor, Ole Miss admissions counselor, or
from the School of Business Administration.
You
may also apply online at www.bus.olemiss.edu |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
School of Business Administration, (662) 915-5820 |
Roger and Susie Friou Accountancy 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 |
Application may be obtained from the School of Accountancy or Ole Miss admissions counselor. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
School of Accountancy, (662) 915-7468 |
Deloach and Ray Scholarship in Accountancy
|
| Award Amount |
$4,000 ($2,000 per year for two years) |
| Eligibility |
Mississippi resident. Community college student pursuing a
degree in accountancy. |
| How to Apply |
Application may be obtained from community college counselor,
Ole Miss admissions counselor, or from the School of Accountancy. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
School of Accountancy, (662) 915-7468
|
McCarty Accountancy 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 |
Application may be obtained from the School
of Accountancy or Ole Miss admissions counselor. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
School of Accountancy, (662) 915-7468
|
SMBHC Honors Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$24,000 ($6,000 per year) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen selected to the Honors College. Must be
a Mississippi resident. |
| How to Apply |
Application to Honors College. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
Sally McDonnell-Barksdale Honors College, (662) 915-7294;
e-mail: honors@olemiss.edu
|
McDonnell Barksdale Scholarship
|
|
Award
Amount |
$24,000
($6,000 per year) |
|
Eligibility |
Entering
freshmen selected to the Honors College. Must be a Mississippi resident. |
|
How to
Apply |
Application
to Honors College. |
|
Deadline |
February 1 |
|
For More
Information |
Sally
McDonnell-Barksdale Honors College, (662) 915-7294; e-mail:
honors@olemiss.edu |
|
|
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Donald S. Pichitino Scholarship, SMBHC Honors College
|
|
Award
Amount |
$32,000
($8,000
per year) |
|
Eligibility |
Entering
freshmen selected to the Honors College. |
|
How to
Apply |
Application
to Honors College. |
|
Deadline |
February 1 |
|
For More
Information |
Sally
McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, (662) 915-7294; e-mail:
honors@olemiss.edu |
Harold Parker Memorial Scholarship, SMBHC Honors College
|
|
Award
Amount |
$24,000
($6,000 per year) |
|
Eligibility |
Entering
freshmen selected to the Honors College |
|
How to
Apply |
Application
to Honors College. |
|
Deadline |
February 1 |
|
For More
Information |
Sally
McDonnell-Barksdale Honors College, (662) 915-7294; e-mail:
honors@olemiss.edu |
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 |
Application from the
Croft Institute for International Studies may be obtained from high school counselor, Ole Miss admissions counselor, or by request from
the Croft Institute. |
| Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
Croft Institute, (662) 915-1500; e-mail: croft@olemiss.edu
|
Henry C. Brevard, Jr. Engineering
Scholarship
|
|
Award
Amount |
$2,000 - $14,000
($500 - $3,500
per year) |
|
Eligibility |
Entering
freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in
engineering, including computer science. |
|
How to
Apply |
Application
may be obtained
On-line at
www.olemiss.edu/depts/engineering_school/students/prospective/scholarship_application.html.
- General application allows
students to compete for all engineering awards
- University application for
admissions must be submitted
|
|
Deadline |
February 1st
for early consideration. After February 1st, awards are made
on a continual basis as funds are available. |
|
For More
Information |
School of
Engineering, Student Support
(662) 915-5780 or 1-800-563-5780; e-mail:
engineer@olemiss.edu |
John G. Adler Engineering Scholarship
|
|
Award
Amount |
$2,000 - $14,000
($500 - $3,500
per year) |
|
Eligibility |
Entering
freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in
engineering, including computer science.. |
|
How to
Apply |
Application
may be obtained
On-line at
www.olemiss.edu/depts/engineering_school/students/prospective/scholarship_application.html.
- General application allows
students to compete for all engineering awards
- University application for
admissions must be submitted
|
|
Deadline |
February 1st
for early consideration. After February 1st, awards are made
on a continual basis as funds are available. |
|
For More
Information |
School of
Engineering, Student Support
(662) 915-5780 or 1-800-563-5780; e-mail:
engineer@olemiss.edu |
Additional Engineering Scholarship Opportunities Include:
Engineering Dean's Award for Excellence,
Jeff Frederking, George C. Lewis, Jr., Neel-Schaffer Inc., George B.
Walker, R. Baxter Wilson, Clarence M. & Kathryne W. Conway, John & Lillie
Mae Walker, and Arnold W. Carothers
|
|
Award
Amount |
$2,000 - $10,000
($500 - $2,500
per year) |
|
Eligibility |
Entering
freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in
engineering, including computer science. |
|
How to
Apply |
Application
may be obtained
On-line at
www.olemiss.edu/depts/engineering_school/students/prospective/scholarship_application.html.
- General application allows
students to compete for all engineering awards
- University application for
admissions must be submitted
|
|
Deadline |
February 1st
for early consideration. After February 1st, awards are made
on a continual basis as funds are available. |
|
For More
Information |
School of
Engineering, Student
Support (662)
915-5780 or 1-800-563-5780; e-mail:
engineer@olemiss.edu |
Community/Junior College Excellence Scholarships
|
| Award Amount |
$13,000 ($6,500 per year for two years) |
| Eligibility |
Mississippi resident. Transfer students with outstanding
academic and leadership record. |
| How to Apply |
Application received by
nomination of academic dean of college. One nomination per school. |
| Deadline |
April 1 |
| For More Information |
Office of Admissions, (662) 915-7226, 1-800-OLE-MISS (in
Mississippi); e-mail: admissions@olemiss.edu
|
Community/Junior College Leadership Award
|
| Award Amount |
$1,000 (first year only) |
| Eligibility |
Transfer students with at least 3.0 GPA and at least
48 transferable community college credit hours and an exemplary record of
leadership and service. |
| How to Apply |
Application for admission. Complete online
Community College Transfer Application. |
| Deadline |
April 1 |
| For More Information |
Office of Admissions, (662) 915-7226, 1-800-OLE-MISS (in
Mississippi); e-mail: admissions@olemiss.edu
|
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$4,800 ($2,400 per year for two years) |
| Eligibility |
Transfer students with a 3.5 GPA on at least 48 transferable community college credit hours and membership in Phi Theta
Kappa. Members of the All American Team will receive an additional
one-time only $1,000 scholarship. |
| How to Apply |
No separate application required.
PTK
indicated on official transcript. |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
Luckyday Teacher Loan/Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$9,200 ($4,600 per year, two years only) |
| Eligibility |
Transfer students from a Mississippi community or junior
college who have at least 48 community college hours and who are
pursuing degrees in elementary, special or secondary education. This
award is a loan that can be cancelled if a student meets specific
requirements for teaching in Mississippi for three years following
graduation. |
| How to Apply |
Application for admission. Send a resume and letter of interest
to School of Education, P.O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677-1848. |
| Deadline |
April 1, Priority Date |
| For More Information |
School of Education (662) 915-7063
|
Academic Excellence Scholarships
|
| Award Amount |
$5,000 - $20,000 ($1,250 - $5,000 per year) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen, minimum 3.0 four-year high school GPA,
minimum 26 ACT (1170 SAT). National Merit/Achievement
Semi-Finalists/Finalists are eligible for the
Academic Excellence Scholarship National Merit/Achievement Semi-Finalist/Finalist
Award and will not be eligible to receive this award. |
| How to Apply |
Gain admission to the University of Mississippi. |
| Deadline |
N/A |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
Academic Excellence Nonresident Tuition Award
|
| Award Amount |
$8,000-26,016 ($2,000 - $6,504 per year toward out-of-state tuition) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen who are nonresidents of Mississippi and
have a 28 - 31 ACT (1240 -1400 SAT) and a 3.0 or higher GPA will receive
a $2,000 per year award.
Entering freshman who are nonresidents of Mississippi and have a 3.0
or higher GPA and National Merit/Achievement Semi-Finalist status will
receive a $4,000 per year award. Entering freshman who are nonresidents of Mississippi and have a 32
or higher ACT (1410 or higher SAT) or have National Merit/Achievement
Finalist status and a 3.0 or higher GPA will receive a full nonresident
award, currently valued at $6,504 per year. |
| How to Apply |
Gain admission to the University of Mississippi. |
| Deadline |
N/A |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
Academic Excellence Scholarship National Merit/Achievement Semi-Finalist/Finalist
Award
|
| Award Amount |
Currently valued at $33,200 ($8,300 per year - includes
average cost of double-occupancy room
in a campus residence hall currently valued at $3,300 per year).
Finalist may receive additional awards. This scholarship is awarded in
lieu of the Academic Excellence Scholarship. |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen with National Merit/Achievement Semi-Finalist status and a 3.0 or higher GPA. |
| How to Apply |
Gain admission to the University of Mississippi. Provide documentation of National Merit/Achievement
standing. |
| Deadline |
Follows National Merit/Achievement announcement timeline. |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
National Merit/Achievement Finalist Award
|
| Award Amount |
$2,000 ($500 per year) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshman with finalist status and selection of Ole Miss as first choice. |
| 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/Achievement announcement timeline. |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
Luckyday Merit Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$12,000 ($3,000 per year) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen with National
Merit/Achievement Finalist status. Must be Mississippi resident. |
| How to Apply |
Application for admission. |
| Deadline |
N/A |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
High School Valedictorian Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$1,000 (first year only; not awardable to students with
other academic scholarships) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen from Mississippi who are named
valedictorian of a Mississippi High School |
| How to Apply |
Application for admission. Valedictorian on official
transcript or letter from high school official. |
| Deadline |
N/A |
| For More Information |
Office of Admissions, (662) 915-7226, 1-800-OLE-MISS (in
Mississippi); e-mail: admissions@olemiss.edu
|
Nonresident Alumni Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
$6,000 ($1,500 per year toward out-of-state tuition) |
| Eligibility |
Nonresident students whose parent(s) received a degree
from the University or who attended at least six regular semesters. |
| 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, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
University Endowed/Foundation Scholarships (Listing)
|
| Award Amount |
$2,000 - $8,000 ($500 - $2,000 per year) |
| Eligibility |
Students who meet donor-specific requirements. Academic
and leadership record considered. Some scholarships may be need-based. |
| How to Apply |
University
online
scholarship
application. In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) is required. FAFSA priority date February 15. You may complete the FAFSA
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Download Adobe
Acrobat Reader, if needed. |
| Priority Deadline |
February 1 |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
Ole Miss Women's Council
|
| Award Amount |
$16,000 ($4,000 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 considered. Some scholarships
may be need-based |
| How to Apply |
Apply for admission to the University of Mississippi.
Selection is by special committee. In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) is also required. You may complete the FAFSA
online at www.fafsa.ed.gov |
| Deadline |
Submit a nomination form by February 1. FAFSA priority
date February 15. |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@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 considered. Some scholarships
may be need-based |
| How to Apply |
Complete the
Entering Freshman 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.ed.gov |
| Deadline |
Priority deadline February 1. FAFSA priority date February
15. |
| For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596; e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
Department, Performance, and Service Scholarship
|
| Award Amount |
Amounts vary and may include nonresident tuition awards. |
| Eligibility |
ROTC, theatre arts, art, music, chorus, band, orchestra,
journalism, cheerleading, dance. |
| How to Apply |
Auditions or portfolio showing
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; not awardable to students with
academic scholarships) |
| Eligibility |
Entering freshmen demonstrating strong leadership. Must be
both nominated by school official and selected by University
committee. |
| How to Apply |
School official must nominate student using form that is
sent to all Mississippi and many out-of-state principals by
mid-February. |
| Deadline |
March 15 |
| For More Information |
Office of Admissions, (662) 915-7226, 1-800-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 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, 1-800-891-4596,
e-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu
|
Chancellor's Scholarship-- Please note eligibility requirements have
changed for the 2007-2008 academic year.
|
|
Award Amount |
$1000 per year |
|
Eligibility |
Available to Juniors and Seniors who have completed at least 30 hours or more at the University of
Mississippi with a 3.75 GPA or higher |
|
How to Apply |
The deadline for 2007-2008 has passed. Applications for 2008-2009
will be accepted beginning August, 2008. |
|
Deadline |
October 15 |
|
For More Information |
Office of Financial Aid, 1-800-891-4596, e-mail:
finaid@olemiss.edu |
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