Freedom Studies Scholars

As a Freedom Studies Scholar you will:

• Receive $2500 per semester in financial aid (note: students already on full or partial scholarship are also encouraged to apply; students are not required to accept any scholarship aid, and students may accept smaller scholarships)
• Take specially created courses related to American Freedom, particularly the American founding
• Engage in informal learning through discussions at both formal dinners and informal gatherings
• Attend lectures featuring preeminent scholars
• Travel to special events
• Be alerted to internships, fellowships, or scholarships suited to your interests
• Read from the great works of the Western intellectual tradition
• Learn the art of skillful debate through participation in educated and open-minded discussion
• Meet officials, politicians, scholars, and leaders who are interested in our mission.

Expectations for Freedom Studies Scholars

To serve as a Freedom Studies scholar, students must meet the following conditions.

• FS Scholars are required to take Freedom Studies 101 the first semester of they serve as a Freedom Scholar.
• During each semester in which they are FS scholars, they must be enrolled in at least one course that counts towards completion of the University of Mississippi Minor in Freedom Studies.
• During each semester in which they are FS Scholars, they must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• FS Scholars are expected to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Declaration Center (e.g. participate in the Declaration Center reading group, Declaration Center events, and other special receptions hosted by the Declaration Center).

Questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Declaration of Independence Center at freedom@olemiss.edu.