*Test scores are based on the student's ACT/SAT superscore. The last test date used for academic scholarship purposes is the February test date of a student's senior year. 
*9th-11th grade GPA will include the GPA as listed on the official 6-semester high school transcript or the core GPA as calculated by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The higher of the two will be used for scholarship purposes

Please note that our scholarship program is reviewed each year and is subject to change. The information provided below is for the 2026-2027 academic year.

MSU offers academic scholarships that are automatically awarded to entering freshmen based on:

• Mississippi Residents: minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.0 and minimum ACT score of 21+ or equivalent SAT score
• Non-Residents: minimum 9th-11th grade GPA of 3.30
  *Renewable for up to four years (8 semesters) based on overall college GPA and continuous full-time enrollment at MSU.

Students must enroll full-time (12 credit hours each semester at MSU) to receive their scholarship(s). Scholarship renewal is based on maintaining continuous full-time enrollment and maintaining the required overall college GPA as listed in the student's official scholarship offer letter. Enrollment and overall college GPA are checked at the end of each spring semester to determine scholarship renewal eligibility for the next academic year. Academic scholarships will be deferred during the work phase for co-op students.

Submission of the General Scholarship Application is required for competitive scholarships, including private, departmental, and leadership and service scholarships. For these scholarships that require a minimum ACT/SAT score, eligibility will be based on ACT/SAT scores on file as of December 1. You must earn the minimum ACT score prior to the specified deadline to be eligible for these awards.

International students may be eligible for academic scholarships; however, please note that those with active agent contracts are ineligible for scholarship consideration. 

Overawards
Federal financial aid, state financial aid, and/or scholarship recipients may not receive funds in excess of cost of attendance. The amount of your scholarships may be adjusted or canceled if you receive funds in excess of cost of attendance, https://www.sfa.msstate.edu/cost. This may occur when students receive funds from other sources or agencies. When an over-award occurs, an adjustment to the student's financial aid and/or scholarships is required. A student may be required to repay funds due to the loss of eligibility. To prevent an over-award, notify the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships of any assistance you receive that is not listed on your award letter. Examples of other aid include external scholarships, military benefits, and Vocational Rehabilitation benefits.

*Overall transferable GPA is calculated by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions and is based on all college courses attempted

Please note that our scholarship program is reviewed each year and is subject to change. The information provided below is for the 2026-2027 academic year.

MSU offers academic scholarships that are automatically awarded to entering transfers based on:

• Minimum overall transferable GPA of 3.25 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
  *Renewable for up to 5 semesters based on overall college GPA and continuous full-time enrollment at MSU

Students must enroll full-time (12 credit hours each semester at MSU) to receive their scholarship(s). Scholarship renewal is based on maintaining continuous full-time enrollment and maintaining the required overall college GPA as listed in the student's official scholarship offer letter. Enrollment and overall college GPA are checked at the end of each spring semester to determine scholarship renewal eligibility for the next academic year. Academic scholarships will be deferred during the work phase for co-op students.

Submission of the General Scholarship Application is required for competitive scholarships, including private, departmental, and leadership and service scholarships. Eligibility for these scholarships will be based on the overall transferable GPA on file as of March 1.

International students may be eligible for academic scholarships; however, please note that those with active agent contracts are ineligible for scholarship consideration. 

Overawards
Federal financial aid, state financial aid, and/or scholarship recipients may not receive funds in excess of cost of attendance. The amount of your scholarships may be adjusted or canceled if you receive funds in excess of cost of attendance, https://www.sfa.msstate.edu/cost. This may occur when students receive funds from other sources or agencies. When an over-award occurs, an adjustment to the student's financial aid and/or scholarships is required. A student may be required to repay funds due to the loss of eligibility. To prevent an over-award, notify the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships of any assistance you receive that is not listed on your award letter. Examples of other aid include external scholarships, military benefits, and Vocational Rehabilitation benefits.