Other Scholarship
Presidential Scholarships
Priority Date
Priority Date Dec 01, 2023
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2023 Fall2024 Fall OnlineStarkville Freshman MS ResidentNon-ResidentWorth approximately $75,000 over four years undergraduate study
ACT
30+
SAT
1360+
GPA
3.75+
Award Information
- Presidential Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships awarded at Mississippi State. These are awarded to, on average, 40 of the most outstanding entering freshmen on a competitive basis per year
- This scholarship is worth approximately $75,000, which covers tuition and **housing 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
Award Criteria
- Minimum 30 ACT (1360 SAT)
- Outstanding high school academic record with a scholarship GPA of 3.75
- Exceptional high school and community leadership
Disclosures
- **Fully covers cost of double-occupancy on-campus residence hall space for up to four years. Additional details about maintaining the housing scholarship and options for the third and fourth year are available at housing.msstate.edu/current-residents/scholarships.