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 Academic Excellence 1
- Community College Academic Excellence 2
- Community College Leadership Scholarships
- Lyceum Scholars Awards
- Luckyday Community College Scholarships
- Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarships
- Next Step Scholarship – UM Regional Campus Part-Time Student Scholarship
Community College Academic Excellence 1
Award Amount: $3,000 ($1,500 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.0 overall transfer GPA or higher and 48 transferable community college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. No additional application is required.
Community College Academic Excellence 2
Award Amount: $4,000 ($2,000 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.5 overall transfer GPA or higher and 48 transferable community college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. No additional application is required.
*Non-residents receiving the Community College Academic Excellence 2 award may also receive an additional $3000 per year for two years toward the non-resident fee.
Community College Leadership Scholarships
Award Amount: $5,000 ($2,500 per year for two years)
Eligibility: Transfer students with at least a 3.0 GPA and 48 transferable community college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service. Selection is competitive.
How to Apply: Complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application.
Lyceum Scholars Awards
Award Amount: Full resident tuition per year for two years (fall and spring semesters)
Eligibility: Transfer students with at least a 3.0 GPA and 48 transferable community college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service. Selection is competitive.
How to Apply: Complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application.
Luckyday Community College Scholarships
Award Amount: $9,200 (up to $4,600 per year)
Eligibility: Awarded to a select group of 25 community college transfer students with a 2.5 overall transfer GPA on at least 48 transferable community college credit hours. Students receiving this award must be Mississippi residents and must be transferring from a 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 should complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application by March 1.
Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarships
Award Amount: Fifty percent of tuition per year for two years (fall and spring semesters only)
Eligibility: Awarded to a select group of 25 community college transfer students with a 2.5 overall transfer GPA or higher on at least 48 transferable community college credit hours. Students receiving this award must be Mississippi residents and must be transferring from a Mississippi community college. In addition, students selected must have remaining financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Studen Aid (FAFSA) after other scholarships/grants have been awarded and must be Pell eligible with a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less. Students are also required to enroll in the Edhe 305 course if awarded this scholarship.
How to Apply: To be considered for this scholarship, file the FAFSA and complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application no later than March 1.
Next Step Scholarship – UM Regional Campus Part-Time Student Scholarship
Award Amount: Rates of scholarship are as follows (winter/spring, summer/fall):
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 |
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.
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.
- Osher Reentry Scholarships
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships
- Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarships
- UM Regional Out-of-State Fee Scholarships
- UM Regional Campus Scholarships
- UM Regional First-Generation Scholarships
- MS State Aid Available. Click link to visit site
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarships
Award Amount: $8,000 ($4,000 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 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. Nonresident PTK members will receive an additional $3,000 per year for two years towards the nonresident fee.
How to Apply: No separate application required; PTK must be 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.
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 3.50 overall transfer GPA and 48 transferable community college credit hours. Full-time enrollment is required.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the financial aid advisor on your campus. Documentation can also be faxed to 662-915-1164.
UM Regional Out-of-State Fee Scholarships
Award Amount: Cost of portion of tuition charged to out-of-state students above the cost of Mississippi in-state tuition.
Eligibility: Out-of-state transfer students who have been admitted to an Ole Miss undergraduate degree program receive an out-of-state-fee scholarship; out-of-state graduate students admitted to a master's program at Ole Miss qualify for the scholarship.
How to Apply: Apply for admission to the University of Mississippi and complete the UM Regional Campus Scholarship Application online.
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 July 1 or by January 1 for spring admission.
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 (contact your regional campus financial aid advisor) for information about this application. Students should also file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, and maintain involvement in the First Generation Program.
Undergraduate Grants
Federal Pell Grant
Award Amount: Up to $5,730 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)
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.
How to Apply: Applications are available online at: www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid.php. All requirements must be completed by September 15th of each year.