Entering Freshmen
Entering freshmen are eligible for four freshmen scholarships:
Academic Scholarships - Awarded by the Mississippi State University Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
Distinguished Scholarships - Awarded by the Mississippi State University Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
Accounting Excellence Scholarships - Awarded by the Adkerson School of Accountancy.
Priority Date: Apply to MSU as a pre-accounting major through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships by the February 1 deadline.
Award:
- Up to $10,000 over four years ($2,500/year)
Criteria:
- Outstanding ACT/SAT and high school record
Contact: Dr. Clyde Herring - (662) 325-7451
College of Business Scholarships - Apply online by the February deadline. See the College of Business website in January for the application form to complete and submit.
Transfer Students
- The University awards scholarships to members of Phi Theta Kappa. Community College Recognition scholarships are also available on a competitive basis. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Scholarships. The deadline for these scholarships is May 1, 2009.
- College of Business scholarships -- apply on-line by the February deadline. See the College of Business website in January for the application form to complete and submit.
- Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy scholarships -- apply on-line by the February deadline. See the College of Business website in January for the application form to complete and submit.
Current Students
The Adkerson School of Accountancy and the College of Business offer Scholarships to current students. The scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and evidence of leadership. Apply for these scholarships on-line by the February deadline. See the College of Business website in January for the application form to complete and submit.
Graduate Students
The Adkerson School of Accountancy and the College of Business offer assistantships to entering graduate students who have demonstrated a high level of academic success. Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week under the direction of a faculty member. During any week, a graduate may assist in research projects, grade course homework, and assist students in help sessions.
To obtain an assistantship, you must either be admitted or be in the process of being admitted full-time to one of our graduate programs (unclassified and/or part-time students cannot hold assistantships). Graduate students with assistantships receive a tuition exemption (fees not included) and a monthly stipend. Click here to access the online assistantship application.
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