Scholarships and Grants

Award Amount:

• TIER 1: $3,000 per year ($1,500 per semester) for two years for community college transfer students with a 3.00-3.49 overall transfer GPA.
• TIER 2: $4,000 per year ($2,000 per semester) for two years for community college transfer students with a 3.5 overall transfer GPA or higher.

Eligibility: Awarded to community college transfer students who have earned at least 48 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
How to Apply: Students must complete the UM admissions application. No additional application is required.

Award Amount: $3,000 per year ($1,500 per semester) for two years
Eligibility: Transfer students with at least a 3.0 overall transfer GPA and 48 transferable college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service. Selection is competitive.
How to Apply: Complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application by April 1.

Award Amount: $1,500 per year ($750 per semester) for two years
Eligibility: Community college transfer students who served in the top elected position at their community college.
How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid within the first term of enrollment.

Award Amount: $3,000 per year ($1,500 per semester) for two years (fall and spring semesters)
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

Award Amount: $10,000 (up to $5,000 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. Students 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.
Application is available: September – January 
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

Award Amount: Full resident tuition per year for two years (fall and spring semesters)
Eligibility: Transfer students with at least a 3.0 overall transfer GPA and 48 transferable college credit hours and an exemplary record of leadership and service. Selection is competitive.
How to Apply: Complete the UM Regional Campus Scholarship Application  by March 1.

Award Amount: $500 per year ($250 per semester for one academic year)
Eligibility: Undergraduate transfer students who have been admitted to one of the UM regional campuses. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, based on the university's method of calculating the transfer GPA, on a minimum of 48 hours from a community/junior college.
How to Apply: One regional campus student is selected each year from nominations provided by faculty and staff at each campus.

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 Registrar's Office. Documentation may be faxed to (662) 915-7793.

Award Amount: $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester)
Eligibility: Awarded to a select group of 50 community college transfer students with a 2.5 overall transfer GPA or higher on at least 48 transferable 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/grants have been awarded and must be Pell eligible with a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less. Award recipients will be required to complete EDHE 305.
How to Apply: To be considered for this scholarship, file the FAFSA and complete the Community College Transfer Scholarship Application no later than April 1.

Award Amount: Full resident tuition for two years (fall and spring semesters).
Eligibility: Community College transfer students with at least a 3.0 GPA, based on the university's method of calculating the transfer GPA, on a minimum of 48 hours from a community/junior college and named a New Century Scholar.
How to Apply: No separate application required; student must provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid within the first term of enrollment.

Award Amount: Rates of scholarship are as follows (winter/spring, summer/fall):

Eligibility: Awarded to regional campus students (in-state and out-of-state) attending Ole Miss-Grenada as their home campus. Students must be enrolled as part-time (3-11 hours each semester). Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need. The Next Step Scholarship can be awarded for an online course if a student enrolls in at least one traditional course (face-to-face) at Ole Miss-Grenada.
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. Return the application to Jessica Coker-Hughes or LaTonya Pittman.
Deadlines: Fall — October 1; Spring — March 1; Summer — July 1

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, 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: Complete the Osher Reentry Scholarship Application online beginning April 1, with a deadline of June 30.

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
Deadlines: Fall — October 1; Spring — March 1; Summer — July 1

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

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. Nonresidents will receive an additional $7,000 per year for two years toward the nonresident 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
Community College Leadership Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the UM Regional Campus Scholarship Application by June 30.

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 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 within the first term of enrollment. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.

Award Amount: $250 per semester
Eligibility: Current UM-Grenada students who would like to help promote UM-Grenada and provide assistance to prospective students. Students from all walks of life are encouraged to apply, whether you are a transfer student from an area community college or a working student who is trying to complete a graduate degree.
How to Apply: Contact the UM-Grenada office for an application and return to Jessica Coker-Hughes or LaTonya Pittman.
Deadlines: Fall — October 1; Spring — March 1

Award Amount: Rates of scholarship are as follows:

• TIER 1: A student with a 2.5 to 3.499 GPA receives $400 per semester for four consecutive fall/spring semesters.
• TIER 2: A student with a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA receives $1,000 per semester for four consecutive fall/spring semesters.

Eligibility: Transferring to a regional campus; applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA, based on the University’s method of calculating the transfer GPA, on a minimum of 48 hours from a community/junior college. Must enroll in at least 12 hours at one or more UM Regional Campus. Oxford campus courses do not count toward this requirement.
How to Apply: Apply for admission to the University of Mississippi and complete the UM Regional Campus Scholarship Application online by June 30 or January 1 for spring admission.

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 students do not maintain full-time enrollment. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and fulfill contract requirements in order to continue receiving the scholarship. Award recipients will be required to complete EDHE 305 their first year at UM-Grenada.
How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi First Generation Scholarship application, submit a 300-word (or two-page) essay, file the Free Assistance for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), maintain involvement in the First- Generation Program, and must enroll in the EDHE 305 course their first semester. Return the application to Jessica Coker-Hughes or LaTonya Pittman.
Deadlines: Fall — August 15; Spring — January 15

Award Amount: Up to $5,920 per year ($2,960 per semester) 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 (600 percent).
How to Apply: Complete the FAFSA application online.

Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per year ($500 per semester); MTAG is prorated for those students who receive a 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 with a 2.50 cumulative GPA. Fifteen hours must be completed each semester.
How to Apply: Complete the MTAG application online. All requirements must be completed by September 15 of each year.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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 Sumner’s 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 Sumner’s 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 Sumner’s 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.

To Apply for the Grant:
You must complete the form online and indicate the academic year for which you are applying. The Sumner’s Foundation verifies residency in the appropriate counties for all applicants.

Amount of Grant
Since the amount received by The University of Mississippi from the Sumner’s 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

Course Load Definitions per Semester (in hours)

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).

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

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If awarded, students will be notified of his/her terms and conditions

The Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program is designed as an innovative partnership to address Mississippi’s teacher shortage. The purpose of the program is to attract qualified teachers to the critical teacher shortage areas of Mississippi. Scholarships will be made available to persons seeking a Master of Education or Educational Specialist degree at a Mississippi institution of higher learning in exchange for employment in these geographical shortage areas. The vision for the Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program is to provide educational experiences to students enrolled in at-risk schools that will allow these students to participate fully in the economic and social opportunities of out nation.

In exchange for a three-year commitment to teach in a critical teacher shortage area, selected participants receive the following benefits:

• Tuition scholarship for Master of Education or Educational Specialist degree program at a Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Stipends for books and supplies.
• Mentoring program.
• Ongoing cohort support via Internet chat rooms, email and MTFP Program office toll-free number.

More information can be found online at: MFTP Program.

Eligibility Requirements

• 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 Sumner’s 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 Sumner’s 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 Sumner’s 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.

To Apply for the Grant:
You must complete the form online and indicate the academic year for which you are applying. The Sumner’s Foundation verifies residency in the appropriate counties for all applicants.

Amount of Grant
Since the amount received by The University of Mississippi from the Sumner’s 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

Course Load Definitions per Semester (in hours)

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).

The UM School of Education offers "bank-hour" credit to those school districts that assist with internship/student teaching programs. School districts receiving credit may use it 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.

TThe University of Mississippi Graduate School seeks to recruit an outstanding and inclusive student body. To that end, we have established a program to help departments and programs recruit such students to University of Mississippi graduate programs.

To be considered for the funding program, admitted students must be nominated by their department chair or graduate program coordinator. To be eligible for nomination a student must not be enrolled in an on-line program and must satisfy requirements given in either 1 or 2 below:

1. Academic Excellence – Demonstrate superior academic achievement by having at least one of the criteria given below. Preference will be given to students who will also be receiving an assistantship from another University source of at least $2500/semester.
   • Undergraduate GPA of 3.5
   • Master’s degree GPA of 3.75
   • Verbal GRE score of 158 or higher
   • Quantitative GRE score of 158 or higher and verbal score of 150 or higher
   • Analytical writing GRE score of 5.0 or higher
   • GMAT score of 600 or higher
   • Other measure of potential for excellence in graduate study
2. Excellence in Inclusivity – Because the University of Mississippi recognizes that benefits accrue to our students when they are part of a diverse community of learners, students may be nominated for the program on the basis that their presence will add diversity to the classroom, department or the campus. The nomination must include information about how the student will add to the diversity of the university community. To be eligible a student must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

The program for full-time students includes a fellowship (A) and tuition scholarship (B). Part-time students are only eligible for a tuition scholarship (C).

1. The fellowship is $1,000/semester for 4 semesters for master’s students and $1,500/semester for 8 semesters for MFA and doctoral students. The fellowships are paid during the Fall and Spring Semesters only. To receive this award, must be admitted into a degree program, must be enrolled on the Oxford campus for at least 9 hours of graduate coursework each semester and must not have a full-time job. Requests to extend the award beyond 4 or 8 semesters will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
2. The tuition scholarship for full-time students (those registered for at least 9 hours of graduate coursework) is valued at 75 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.
3. 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.

Selection process:
Department chairs or graduate program coordinators should forward nominations by email to the Graduate School (gradfa@olemiss.edu) as soon as possible and no later than a month prior to the first semester for which the student plans to enroll. The nominations should include information about how the nominee fits the selection criteria as well as what financial support, if any, the department is providing to the student. Nominations will be reviewed by a faculty committee and funding recommendations will be made on a rolling basis.

Please send nominations to: gradfa@olemiss.edu. Only applicable during Fall, Spring and Summer Sessions. Not applicable to any intersessions. Online programs are NOT eligible at this time.