Non-Resident Transfer Merit & Achievement Based Scholarships

Non-Resident Transfer Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships recognize the accomplishments of students transferring to Ole Miss from other institutions outside Mississippi. This page provides details on eligibility, award amounts, application instructions, and deadlines to help you plan your scholarship applications effectively.

Recognizing Non-Resident Transfer Achievement

We enjoy recognizing students for their hard work and dedication to their collegiate pursuits. These awards are given to students based only on their transfer GPA, and/or the activities they have participated in community college. Select each section for additional details!

Available Non-Resident Transfer Scholarships

Explore the Non-Resident Transfer Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships available to incoming transfer students. Expand each section to learn about eligibility requirements, award amounts, application instructions, and deadlines to help you plan and submit your scholarship applications successfully.

Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship 1

  • Award Amount: $8,000 ($4,000 per year for two years)
  • Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with a 3.0 – 3.49 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. This award can be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.
  • How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. There is no additional application required.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship 2

  • Award Amount: $12,000 ($6,000 per year for two years)
  • Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with a 3.5 or higher overall transfer GPA and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. Non-residents will receive an additional $3,000 per year for two years toward the non-resident fee. This award can be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.
  • How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. There is no additional application required.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

UM Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

  • Award Amount: $4,000 ($2,000 per year for two years)
  • Eligibility: Transfer students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher on at least 30 transferable college credit hours and membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Non-residents will receive an additional $4,000 per year for two years toward the non-resident fee.
  • How to Apply: No separate application required; PTK indicated on official transcript or students may bring a copy of the PTK membership card to the Office of Financial Aid or fax a copy to 662-915-1164.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

New Century Scholarship

  • Award Amount: Full resident tuition for two years.
  • Eligibility: Transfer students with a 3.00 overall transfer GPA and named a New Century Scholar. Non-Resident students will receive an additional scholarship to cover their full non-resident fee for two years.
  • How to Apply: No separate application required; Student must provide documentation of credential to the Office of Financial Aid. or fax a copy to 662-915-1164.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Community College Student Body President Scholarship

  • Award Amount: $3,000 ($1,500 per year for two years)
  • Eligibility: Community College Transfer students who served in the top elected position at their Community College. These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.0 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
  • How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Phi Theta Kappa President Scholarship

  • Award Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 per year for two years)
  • Eligibility: Community College Transfer students who served as the President of Phi Theta Kappa at their Community College. These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.25 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
  • How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu

Transfer Eagle Scout/Gold Award

  • Award Amount: $3,000 ($1,500 per year for two years)
  • Eligibility: Community College Transfer students who have achieved the levels of Eagle Scout or Gold Award.
  • How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid. Documentation may be faxed to 662-915-1164.
  • For More Information: Office of Financial Aid, 800-891-4596
  • E-mail: finaid@olemiss.edu