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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University, MS

School Type

Public

Acceptance Rate

72%

Tuition

In-state: $7,780
Out-of-state: $20,900

Eligibility For Public Schools

Unknown

International Students

yes

US News Ranking

#171 in National Universities

Scholarships

International Baccalaureate Scholarship (Level Three)

Type

Automatic

Amount

$2,500

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1390

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

International Baccalaureate Scholarship Level Three Award: Level Three Award: $10,000 over four years ($2,500 per year)
Level Three Criteria:
Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 40
Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1390 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

International Baccalaureate Scholarship (Level Two)

Type

Automatic

Amount

$2,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1310

Required Act

28

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

International Baccalaureate Scholarship Level Two Award: Level Two Award: $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year)
Level Two Criteria:
Must have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 35
Must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1310 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official International Baccalaureate Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

Academic Excellence Award

Type

Competitive

Amount

$3,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1280

Required Act

27

Mid 50 ACT

21-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Academic Excellence Award: Mississippi State University has a variety of academic scholarships including scholarships for National Merit and overall academic excellence. In addition to earned outstanding honors and awards, these scholarships require a competitive ACT/SAT score, an above average high school GPA, and excellent leadership and service activities. The written portion of the ACT or SAT is not considered for the awarding of scholarships.

Academic Excellence Award

Type

Competitive

Amount

$4,500

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1390

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Academic Excellence Award: Mississippi State University has a variety of academic scholarships including scholarships for National Merit and overall academic excellence. In addition to earned outstanding honors and awards, these scholarships require a competitive ACT/SAT score, an above average high school GPA, and excellent leadership and service activities. The written portion of the ACT or SAT is not considered for the awarding of scholarships.

Academic Excellence Award

Type

Competitive

Amount

$6,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1490

Required Act

33

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Academic Excellence Award: Mississippi State University has a variety of academic scholarships including scholarships for National Merit and overall academic excellence. In addition to earned outstanding honors and awards, these scholarships require a competitive ACT/SAT score, an above average high school GPA, and excellent leadership and service activities. The written portion of the ACT or SAT is not considered for the awarding of scholarships.

Accounting Excellence Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$2,500

Required GPA

3.5

Required SAT

0

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Accounting Excellence Scholarships

Priority Date: February 1
Award: Up to $10,000 over four years ($2,500 per year)
Awarded by The Adkerson School of Accountancy
?Contact: Ms. Michelle Bricka ? 662-325-3711 for additional information
Criteria:
3.5 or higher High School GPA, 30 ACT or higher
Must declare PACC-Pre-Accountancy as major
Submission of the General Scholarship Application?

Aice Cambridge Diploma Scholarship (Distinction)

Type

Competitive

Amount

$2,500

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1390

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship
AICE Diploma with Distinction: $10,000 over four years ($2,500 per year)
Distinction Criteria:
Must have a minimum 30 ACT or 1390 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official AICE Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

Aice Cambridge Diploma Scholarship (Merit)

Type

Competitive

Amount

$2,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1310

Required Act

28

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

AICE Cambridge Diploma Scholarship

AICE Diploma with Merit: $8,000 over four years ($2,000 per year)
Merit Criteria:
Must have a minimum 28 ACT or 1310 SAT
Must have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0
Submission of the General Scholarship Application
Official AICE Diploma must be submitted through MyState scholarship portal before October 1

Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

Full tuition

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship: Priority Date: Apply at www.afrotc.com by December 1st of senior year
Award: 100% of the non-resident portion of tuition to Air Force HSSP recipients
Criteria: ?
Minimum ACT/SAT & CGPA vary, see site for yearly information - https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/eligibility
Must have good moral character with strong leadership potential
Maintain height/weight standards
Pass Physical Fitness Assessment
Application window is open from June-Dec 1st of senior year
For more information contact AFROTC, (662) 325-3810 or email at afrotc@afrotc.msstate.edu

Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Air Force ROTC In-College Scholarship Program

Priority Date: Varies year to year
Award: Between 2 - 3.5 years of tuition and fees
Criteria:
Minimum ACT/SAT & CGPA varies year to year
AFROTC General Military Course Cadet (usually freshmen or sophomores) in good standing
Attend 80% of required classes, physical training sessions, and leadership laboratories
Maintain height/weight standards
Pass Physical Fitness Assessment
Must have good moral character with strong leadership potential

Air Force ROTC Non-resident Tuition Waiver

Type

Competitive

Amount

Non-resident tuition waiver

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Air Force ROTC Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

Priority Date: Class registration periods for fall or spring academic semesters
Award: Non-resident tuition waiver, active cadets in AFROTC will pay tuition at resident cost
Criteria:
Active Cadet in good standing in AFROTC
Attend 80% of required classes, physical training sessions, and leadership laboratories
Maintain height/weight standards
Pass Physical Fitness Assessment
Maintain a 2.0 CGPA

Air Force ROTC Room And Board Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

Room & Board

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Air Force ROTC Room and Board Scholarship

Priority Date: Beginning of fall or spring academic semester
Award: Dependent on year, covers partial room and board
Criteria
Air Force ROTC scholarship recipient in good standing

Alumni Non-resident Tuition Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$4,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1490

Required Act

33

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

Annual Award (over a maximum of 8 semesters)

Award:
$4,000 per year for up to 4 years
Criteria
One or both parents are MSU Alumni
Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
ACT score of 32 and below or SAT score of 1480 and below
Students scoring 33+ on the ACT or 1490+ on the SAT are not eligible to receive the Alumni Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship because scholarship awards cannot exceed the cost of non-resident tuition charges or the total cost of attendance

C.B. Mitchell Pre-Medicine Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$3,000

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

1310

Required Act

28

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

C.B. Mitchell Pre-Medicine Scholarship

Priority Date: December 1 (Contact: Dr. Mary Celeste Reese - 662.325.8825)
Award: Up to $12,000 over four years ($3,000/year) for pre-med students
Criteria: Minimum 28 ACT (1310 SAT) and an exceptional high school academic record
Awarded by the Department of Biological Sciences

Colvard Future Leader Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$2,000

Required GPA

3.5

Required SAT

1390

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Colvard Future Leader Scholarship: Eligible students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship in addition to a Colvard Future Leader Scholarship.

Colvard Future Leader Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$2,500

Required GPA

3.5

Required SAT

1490

Required Act

33

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Colvard Future Leader Scholarship: Eligible students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship in addition to a Colvard Future Leader Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$6,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1160

Required Act

24

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$7,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1200

Required Act

25

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$8,000

Required GPA

3.5

Required SAT

1100

Required Act

22

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$9,000

Required GPA

3.5

Required SAT

1160

Required Act

24

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$9,000

Required GPA

3.5

Required SAT

1200

Required Act

25

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$12,500

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1240

Required Act

26

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$14,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1390

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Combined Awards For Freshman Non-resident Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$20,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

1490

Required Act

33

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Combined Awards for Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships: Non-resident students can receive a Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship and a Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship.

Departmental And College Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Departmental and College Scholarships

Departments and colleges within the university administer their own departmental scholarship programs. Students who have chosen a major are encouraged to contact the department in their major areas of study regarding scholarship opportunities.
Center for Distance Education
College of Architecture, Art & Design
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
College of Education
Bagley College of Engineering
College of Vet Med
College of Forest Resources

Engineering Excellence Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$3,000

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Engineering Excellence Scholarships

Priority Deadline: December 1 (Contact: Mr. Robert Green - 662.325.2267)
Award: Up to $12,000 over four years ($3,000/year) for engineering and computer science majors
Criteria: Awarded to students with ACT scores of 30 or higher along with a required essay
Awarded by the Bagley College of Engineering

Kelly Gene Cook Foundation Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

varies

Required GPA

3.5

Required SAT

0

Required Act

24

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Kelly Gene Cook Foundation Scholarships

Priority Date: Not Applicable
Award: Varies
Criteria:
Be an entering freshman
Have a 24 ACT and a scholarship GPA of 3.5
Have financial need and academic ability
Mississippi Resident

National Hispanic Recognition Program

Type

Competitive

Amount

Full tuition

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

National Hispanic Recognition Program

Award:
Awarded to students who have been recognized by the College Board's National Hispanic Recognition Program
The scholarship is worth approximately $34,000, which covers tuition and fees for four years of undergraduate study
Non-resident students may also receive a scholarship to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
National Hispanic Recognition Scholarships are awarded in lieu of Academic Excellence and Colvard Future Leader Scholarships

Noyce Stem Teacher Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$10000 to $15000

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Noyce STEM Teacher Scholarship

Priority Date: March 1
Award: Undergraduate recipients will receive up to $10,000, and Graduate recipients will receive up to $15,000 for each scholarship year.
Criteria:
Undergraduate Application
Graduate Application
Reference Letters

Presidential Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

Full Ride

Required GPA

3.75

Required SAT

1390

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Presidential Scholarships
Awarded to 10-12 of the most outstanding entering freshmen on a competitive basis
This scholarship is worth approximately $75,000, which covers tuition and **room and board for four years of undergraduate study, as well as $6,000 for study abroad and $4,000 for undergraduate research
Non-resident students may also receive a scholarship to cover up to 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
Presidential Scholarships replace Academic Excellence and Colvard Future Leader Scholarships
Criteria:
Minimum 30 ACT (1390 SAT)
Outstanding high school academic record with a scholarship GPA of 3.75
Application to the Shackouls Honors College by December 1
Exceptional high school and community leadership

Privately Funded Awards

Type

Competitive

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Privately Funded Awards

The Mississippi State University Foundation oversees nearly 1,600 privately-funded scholarships housed in our various academic colleges and departments. You can maximize your consideration for these awards by completing your general scholarship application, as well as any applications recommended to you within our online scholarship portal found in your MyState portal.

Many of our Alumni Association's local chapters provide scholarships to students from their local communities. These chapter scholarships are awarded to select students to receive one-year awards based on outstanding leadership and academic records.

Provost Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

Full Tuition

Required GPA

3.75

Required SAT

0

Required Act

30

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Provost Scholarships
Academic scholarship of $8,500 per year and a $4,000 scholarship for study abroad
Non-resident students may also receive a scholarship to cover up to 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition
A research grant of $1,500 for academic research and/or creative discovery
A one-summer optional tuition credit of $1,000 ($2,400 for non-resident) and one summer of free housing in Griffis Hall (available in the summer of 2017 or thereafter)
An optional $750 travel grant to a conference (to be provided by Honors)
Begin active research no later than the spring of the second year and produce a research report and present at one of the Mississippi State undergraduate research symposia.
Participate in provost scholar activities, including talks and gatherings and work with the director of prestigious external fellowships and pursue such fellowships.
Provost Scholarships replace Academic Excellence and Colvard Future Leader Scholarships

Sharp Academic Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$3,000

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Sharp Academic Scholarships

Priority Date: December 1 (Contact: Mr. Cory Bailey - 662.325.7873)
Award: Up to $12,000 over four years ($3,000/year) for forestry majors
Criteria: Outstanding high school academic record and an exceptional ACT/SAT score
Awarded by the College of Forest Resources

Sumners Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$2,500

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Sumners Scholarship

Application Deadline: Fall: September 15, Spring: November 15
Award:
Sumners will only be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours and graduate students enrolled in a minimum of 9 semester hours
Maximum award for undergraduates is 8 semesters; graduates is 4 semesters
Sumner awards are $2,500 per year ($1,250/sem)
Sumners will not be awarded for the summer term
Criteria:
Must be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi
Must submit a Sumners application by the appropriate deadline to be approved by the E.H. Sumners Foundation
Applications must be submitted annually
Submission of the General Scholarship Application?

Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

Type

Competitive

Amount

$5,000

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

Priority Date: February 1
Award: $20,000 over four years (or $5000 per year, $2500 per semester) for 20 Brookhaven High graduates and 5 Brookhaven Academy graduates
Criteria:
Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA upon graduation from high school
Must be an entering freshman enrolled in 12 hours or more
Must pursue a technical degree
Primary Majors include: Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business, Building Construction Science, Architecture, Physics, Industrial Technology, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Forest Products Concentration
Secondary Majors include: Medical Technology, Chemistry, Geographic Information Systems Concentration, Business Information Systems, and Information Technology Services
Financial need will be a consideration

Toyota-Haley Barbour Scholarships

Type

Competitive

Amount

$8,000

Required GPA

3

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Toyota-Haley Barbour Scholarships

Priority Date: February 1
Award:
Five scholarships awarded annually
$32,000 over four years ($8,000 per year)
Criteria
Minimum high school GPA 3.0
Demonstrated financial need
Reside in Northeast MS/ Desoto County
Majoring in Mathematics, Physics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
This award can be forfeited if the scholar does not remain in an approved major, falls below the 3.25 GPA or enrolls for less than 12 hours per semester at MSU.

Veteran, Service-member, Dependent, Spouse, Non-resident Tuition Waiver

Type

Competitive

Amount

Full non resident tuition

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, Spouse, Non-Resident Tuition Waiver

Award: Veteran, service member, and dependent waiver is 100% of the non-resident tuition.
The veteran/service member shall complete and submit the following documentation:
The Veteran, Service Member, Dependent Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Request PDF here.
Enclose veteral/service member's DD214 or NGB22 or
Other documentation such as:
*Military ID Card
*Active Duty Orders
*Dependency verification documentation

National Merit Finalist

Type

National Merit/Achievement

Amount

Up to full ride

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

National Merit finalist : Finalists who list MSU as their first choice will receive a total awards package of $64,000, which includes a **Housing Scholarship and a Finalist Scholarship
Non-resident students may also receive a scholarship to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition

National Merit Scholars

Type

National Merit/Achievement

Amount

$2,000

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

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.

National Merit Semifinalist

Type

National Merit/Achievement

Amount

Up to full tuition

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

National Merit semifinalist : Awarded to students who have been named Merit and Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation
The semifinalist scholarship is worth approximately $34,000, which covers tuition and fees for four years of undergraduate study. Non-residents may also receive a scholarship to cover 100% of the out-of-state portion of tuition.

Performance And Service Scholarships

Type

Talent

Amount

Varies

Required GPA

0

Required SAT

0

Required Act

0

Mid 50 ACT

20-27

Mid 50 SAT

SAT Math 480-640
SAT Critical Reading 480-620
SAT Writing not reported

Description

Performance and Service Scholarships

ROTC, art, music, chorus, band, cheerleading, and pom squad offer scholarships or waivers. Amounts vary and may include non-resident tuition awards. An audition or portfolio showing may be required. Contact the appropriate department or program for more information.

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