Admissions & Scholarships
Learn how to apply to Croft, explore scholarship opportunities, plan a visit, and connect with the people who can help you take the next step.
Start Your Croft Journey
Croft has its own application process in addition to admission to the University of Mississippi. Prospective students and families can use this page to understand the major entry points: applying to the Institute, learning about scholarships, visiting Croft, and getting answers from the admissions team.
Croft is built for high-achieving, highly motivated students who are ready for a challenging International Studies experience. Whether you are ready to apply or still deciding if Croft is the right fit, these resources will help you move forward with clarity.
Start the Croft Application
Students apply to Croft in addition to applying to the University of Mississippi. The Croft application helps the Institute learn more about each student’s academic strengths, interests, and readiness for a structured international studies program.
On the Apply to Croft page, families can find application details, required materials, deadlines, and next steps for prospective students.
Explore Croft Scholarships
Croft offers competitive scholarship opportunities for incoming students, including Croft Scholarships for selected incoming freshmen. Scholarship consideration is part of a separate process, and selected finalists are invited to interview.
Students may also pursue additional funding opportunities during their time at the university, including the Freeman Foundation-supported East Asia internship grant, which supports eligible undergraduate students completing full-time internships in East Asia.
Experience Croft Before You Apply
A visit helps you see Croft up close: the building, the classrooms, the campus location, and the community students join when they choose the Institute. Prospective students can meet with students and members of the Croft team, ask questions, and get a clearer sense of how the program fits their goals.
Ask Your Croft Questions
Have questions about applying, scholarships, language study, study abroad, or the Croft experience? The Croft team works directly with prospective students and families to explain the process, talk through next steps, and help you understand what to expect.
Ian Gowan
Instructional Associate Professor of Spanish and Croft Associate Director