Scholarship Opportunity

Mississippi State University General Scholarship Application

Offered by Mississippi State University

A general application for consideration for Mississippi State competitive, departmental and private scholarships for incoming summer/fall 2027 students. Individual funds have their own award amounts and eligibility rules.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, Transfer Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Summer/Fall 2027 — entering freshman priority deadline

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineDecember 1, 2026

Summer/Fall 2027 — entering transfer priority deadline

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

Eligibility

  • Plan to enter Mississippi State University in summer or fall 2027 as a freshman or transfer student.
  • Meet the eligibility rules of the individual competitive, departmental or private funds for which you are considered.
  • Mississippi residency is not a universal requirement; eligibility varies by fund.

Requirements

  • Submit the General Scholarship Application and any additional requested documentation.
  • Entering freshmen should submit by the December 1, 2026 priority deadline; entering transfers by March 1, 2027.
  • Complete fund-specific supplemental applications or materials when requested.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for admission to Mississippi State and follow the university's scholarship application access instructions.
  2. 2Complete the General Scholarship Application linked on the official scholarship page.
  3. 3Submit requested documents by your applicant group's priority deadline.
  4. 4Review matched scholarship requirements and monitor the university portal.