SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International Academic Excellence Scholarships
The University of Mississippi has generous scholarships specifically for international students. In addition, international students can apply for some special programs and scholarships.
- All scholarships for International Academic Excellence are AUTOMATIC. You do not to need to submit any supplemental materials or start a separate application.
If you are eligible for one of our scholarships, once you have been accepted for admission to the University of Mississippi, you will receive an award letter based on your GPA and English score.
- Take a look at the awards and qualifications of our Academic Excellence scholarships below, or go ahead and submit your admissions application today.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Scholarship DETAILS
Mississippi Premier Scholarship
Total Scholarship $26,328 per year for 4 years
Qualification 3.9 - 4.0 GPA on US Scale
Limited! Apply early!
93% of tuition per year
Mississippi Champion Scholarship
Total Scholarship $12,000 per year for 4 years
Qualification 3.75 - 3.89 GPA on US Scale
42% of tuition per year
Mississippi Magnolia Scholarship
Total Scholarship $9,500 per year for 4 years
Qualification 3.5 - 3.74 GPA on US Scale
33% of tuition per year
Mississippi Legacy Scholarship
Total Scholarship $5,000 per year for 4 years
Qualification 3.25 - 3.49 GPA on US Scale
18% of tuition per year
SAT & ACT Scholarships
ACT and SAT Award Values
| ACT | SAT | GPA | TOTAL |
| 25 | 1200-1220 | 3.0 | $3,500 |
| 26 | 1230-1250 | 3.0 | $5,000 |
| 27 | 1260-1290 | 3.0 | $6,000 |
| 28 | 1300-1320 | 3.0 | $9,500 |
| 29 | 1330-1350 | 3.0 | $10,000 |
| 30 | 1360-1380 | 3.0 | $12,000 |
| 31 | 1390-1410 | 3.0 | $15,500 |
| 32 | 1420-1440 | 3.0 | $26,328 |
| 33+ | 1450+ | 3.0 | $28,440 |
Special Scholarships
Interested in Our Special Programs?
Read more about our special programs and scholarships below, and submit your UM application for admission and the Special Programs and Scholarships supplemental application by January 10!
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