Scholarship Information
The Luckyday Scholars Program is made possible through the vision and work of the Luckyday Foundation, founded in 1978 by Frank Rogers Day.
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The Scholars program began at the University of Mississippi in 2001, and continues to grow and thrive with each new cohort of students who join the Luckyday community. In 2010, the Luckyday Residential College was officially dedicated in honor of Frank Rogers Day’s legacy of service and generosity, and a statue of Mr. Day was unveiled in the archway of the Luckyday Residential College.
In addition to supporting each student with up to $24,000 in scholarship aid over four years, the programs provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, connection to a robust community of scholars, significant service experiences, and intentional leadership development. To date, thousands of Mississippi students have benefitted from the support offered through the Luckyday Scholars Program.
Luckyday Scholarship for Incoming Freshman
The Luckyday Scholarship is awarded competitively to 80 first-time freshmen in the amount of $24,000 ($6,000 per year for four years). Applicants must:
- Be a Mississippi resident
- Have a minimum overall high school GPA of 3.00
- Maintain good standing with the program by meeting all scholarship requirements (details below)
- By March 1, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA
Luckyday Community College Transfer Scholarship
The Luckyday Community College Transfer Scholarship is awarded competitively to 25 community college transfer students in the amount of $12,000 ($6,000 per year for two years). Applicants must:
- Be a Mississippi resident
- Have completed a minimum of 48 college credit hours
- Have a minimum 3.0 college GPA on all college credits
- Maintain good standing with the program by meeting all scholarship requirements (details below)
- Complete the 2024-2025 Transfer and Community College Student Scholarship Application (priority deadline March 1, 2024)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA
What are the program requirements once selected as a Scholar?
Luckyday Scholars must:
- Maintain a 2.5 minimum resident GPA during the freshman and sophomore year and a 2.75 minimum resident GPA during the junior and senior year.
- If a Scholar falls below this requirement, they will be placed on probation for the following semester, and routinely meet with program staff.
- Luckyday Community College Transfer Scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.5 resident GPA on all coursework attempted at the University of Mississippi.
- Participate in at least 10 hours of volunteer service per semester.
- Attend general semester meetings in the fall and spring to learn about program opportunities related to leadership, service, and community connections.
- Enroll in Luckyday-specific sections of EDHE 105 (first year Scholars) or EDHE 305 (transfer Scholars) during the fall semester of their first year. These courses introduce students to campus resources and connect them with staff and faculty at the University of Mississippi. The courses also give students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding in the areas of leadership, service, and connection to their community.
- First-year Scholars live in the Luckyday Residential College during their first year.
- Living as part of a community allows students to build friendships and connect with other Luckyday Scholars during the first year. Upperclass student mentors also help new students navigate the transition from high school to college.
In addition, students engage in numerous social and academic programs each semester, which aids students in their growth as leaders and members of a vibrant community.!