Study Abroad Scholarship

Army ROTC In-College Scholarship Program

Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Remission Program

Old Main Scholarship

Mississippi State University will also offer the Old Main Scholarship (need-based). All admitted high school students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be considered for this award.

Non-Resident Fee Waiver for West Alabama Counties

Mississippi State University-Meridian received approval in 2013 from the Institutions of Higher Learning to waive nonresident charges for Alabama residents in six Alabama counties; Sumter, Greene, Choctaw, Hale, Marengo, and Clarke. Please contact the Office of Student Services for more details at 601-484-0234.

External scholarship

External scholarship money is available to students of all qualifications, abilities, and interests. These external scholarships may be provided by private donors, foundations, businesses, and many other sources outside of Mississippi State University. Here are a few helpful tips for finding scholarships that are right for you:

Kelly Gene Cook Foundation Scholarships

Swalm Brookhaven Scholarship

Sumners Scholarship

Application Deadline

• Fall: September 15
• Spring: February 15

Privately Funded Awards

The Mississippi State University Foundation oversees nearly 2,000 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.