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Scholarships at Ole Miss

The University of Mississippi is pleased to offer a wide variety of scholarships to our students. We have both merit-based and need-based awards available.

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Explore Scholarship Opportunities for Incoming Students

The University of Mississippi is pleased to offer a wide variety of scholarships to our students.

  • We have both merit-based and need-based awards available.
  • All students must be admitted to The University of Mississippi to be considered.

Please note that some departmental and professional school awards are not included in this listing, so interested students should explore options with their chosen academic department, as well.

  • Scholarship eligibility, criteria, and amounts may change without prior notice.
  • Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information

The current listing of scholarships is for the 2026-2027 aid year.

Mississippi Resident Scholarships for Entering Freshman

To be considered a “freshman” for these awards, you must not have earned more than 18 college credit hours after your high school graduation. This does not include dual enrollment courses taken while enrolled in high school.

Automatic Consideration Scholarships for Entering Freshman

Mississippi residents are automatically considered for a range of scholarships—no separate application required. See what you may qualify for.

  • Entering Freshman
Automatic Scholarships

Competitive Awards for Entering Freshman

We offer a variety of competitive scholarships that have been provided by our many generous donors.

  • Competitive Scholarships
Competitive Scholarships

Non-Resident Scholarships for Entering Freshman

To be considered a “freshman” for these awards, you must not have earned more than 18 college credit hours after your high school graduation. This does not include dual enrollment courses taken while enrolled in high school. 

Automatic Consideration Scholarships for Entering Freshman (Non-Resident)

Non-Residents are automatically considered for a range of scholarships—no separate application required. See what you may qualify for

  • Entering Freshmen
Automatic Scholarships

Competitive Awards for Entering Freshman (Non-Resident)

We offer a variety of competitive scholarships that have been provided by our many generous donors.

  • Entering Freshmen
Competitive Scholarships

Fee-Specific Awards for Non-Residents

These scholarships can only be applied directly to the Non-Resident fee.

  • Entering Freshmen
Fee-Specific Awards

Mississippi Resident Scholarships for New Transfers

To be considered for our Transfer scholarships, you must transfer with at least 30 transferable credit hours, as determined by the Office of Admissions.  

Mississippi Resident Scholarships for New Transfers

These awards are given to students based only on their transfer GPA, and/or the activities they have participated in community college.

  • New Transfers
Automatic Scholarships

Mississippi Resident Competitive Awards for New Transfers

We offer a variety of competitive scholarships that have been provided by our many generous donors.

  • Competitive Scholarships
Competitive Scholarships

Non-Resident Scholarships for New Transfers

To be considered for our Transfer scholarships, you must transfer with at least 30 transferable credit hours, as determined by the Office of Admissions.

Automatic Consideration Scholarships for New Transfers (Non-Resident)

Non-Residents are automatically considered for a range of scholarships—no separate application required. See what you may qualify for.

  • New Transfers
Automatic Scholarships

Competitive Awards for New Transfers (Non-Resident)

We offer a variety of competitive scholarships that have been provided by our many generous donors.

  • New Transfers
Competitive Scholarships

Fee-Specific Awards for Non-Residents

These scholarships can only be applied directly to the Non-Resident fee.

  • New Transfers
Fee-Specific Awards

Other Mississippi Resident Scholarships

Not a traditional freshman or transfer student? No problem! These scholarships are available to apply for all qualifying students.

Other Mississippi Resident Scholarships

  • For non-traditional freshmen and transfers
Other Resident Scholarships

Other New Transfer Scholarships

Not a traditional freshman or transfer student? No problem! These scholarships are available to apply for all qualifying students.

Other Non-Resident Scholarships

  • For non-traditional freshmen and transfers
Other Non-Resident Scholarships

Your Scholarship Questions Answered

Have questions about scholarships at Ole Miss? Use these FAQs to quickly find the information you need and access links to more detailed resources.

Private scholarships are awards provided by organizations outside of the University, such as Elks, Rotary, your local high school, national organizations, churches etc. You apply directly to the organization sponsoring the scholarship. The organization then selects the recipient(s) and sends the funds to the University which are then applied to your Bursar’s account.

If you receive a private scholarship award, this may impact your financial aid award since the combination of all financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed your cost of attendance. If needed, the loans that are offered to you will be reduced first, then other aid. If you know that you will be receiving a private scholarship, please contact our office as soon as possible to prevent receiving an overaward and possible repayment of aid you have already received.

Scholarship awards based on merit only are generally renewable for subsequent undergraduate years, provided the recipient maintains the required grade point average. Please review the terms and conditions of your scholarship.

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