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Whether you're a lifelong learner, a reentry student, or eligible under special criteria, these awards offer funding opportunities tailored to unique educational journeys.

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Scholarships for Non-Traditional and Special-Case Students

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

Scholarships

Browse available scholarships below.

Child of Faculty/Staff Scholarship

  • Award Amount: One-half tuition per semester (full tuition per semester for those children of parents employed before July 1, 1977)
  • Eligibility: Students whose parents are full-time, permanent employees of the University of Mississippi’s main campus and/or its branch campuses.
  • How to Apply: Print the application (PDF format) and submit to the Office of Financial Aid.
  • Deadline: N/A
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Freedom Studies Scholarship

  • Award Amount: $2,500 per semester
  • Details: The Declaration of Independence Center is building a community of students with the character, passion, and talent to make a difference in the name of American Freedom.
  • How to Apply: For additional information, please visit the Freedom Studies Scholars page.
  • Deadline: August 1

Non-Resident Alumni Scholarship 1

  • Award Amount Alumni Scholarship 1: $24,000 ($6,000 per year toward non-resident fee for students entering the University for the first time beginning Fall 2026 with a HS or transfer GPA between 2.5-2.99)
  • Award Amount Alumni Scholarship 2: $32,000 ($8,000 per year toward non-resident fee for students entering the University for the first time beginning in Fall 2026 with a HS GPA or transfer GPA of 3.0 or higher)
  • Eligibility: Non-resident students whose parent(s) received a degree from the University. Can be used for up to two parents. Scholarships 1 & 2 cannot be stacked together. 
  • How to Apply: Application (PDF format) may be printed from the Office of Financial Aid Web site. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader, if needed, for PDF application.
  • Deadline: N/A
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

  • Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per year ($1,250/semester)
  • Eligibility: Students who are pursuing their first baccalaureate degree; have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years since High School graduation or attainment of GED; who are enrolled at least half-time, are US Citizens between 25 and 50 years old; and have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • How to Apply: Apply for admission to the University of Mississippi and complete online Osher Reentry Scholarship Application.
  • Deadline: July 1st to complete the OSHER REENTRY Scholarship Application and students must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the Office of Financial Aid. Priority date is June 1st.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596. For Additional Information click here.
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu