Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to entering transfer students. The amount of this award is dependent on the student's overall transferable GPA as calculated by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Renewable for up to 5 semesters provided student maintains an overall college GPA of 3.0 and continuous full-time enrollment (12 credit hours per semester at MSU).
The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is not awarded to first-time entering freshmen.
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2026 Fall2027 Spring OnlineStarkvilleMeridianGulf Coast Community College Transfer4-Year Institution Transfer MS ResidentNon-Resident$1,000 per semester, up to 5 semesters
GPA
3.25-3.49
Award Information
Awarded for up to 5 semesters at $1,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $5,000.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have an overall transferable GPA of 3.25-3.49 as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must submit verification of membership in Phi Theta Kappa
- Verification may include membership as listed on a students official transcript as accepted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application within the scholarship portal
Disclosures
- Spring 2026 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by January 15, 2026.
- Fall 2025 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by August 1, 2026.
$2,000 per semester, up to 5 semesters
GPA
3.50+
Award Information
Awarded for up to 5 semesters at $2,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $10,000.
Award Criteria
- Must be an entering transfer student
- Must have an overall transferable GPA of 3.50+ as computed by the MSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Must submit verification of membership in Phi Theta Kappa
- Verification may include membership as listed on a students official transcript as accepted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application within the scholarship portal
Disclosures
- Spring 2026 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by January 15, 2026.
- Fall 2025 entering transfer students must submit the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application by August 1, 2026.