Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship at Mississippi State University 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship at Mississippi State University:

Applicants must:

• Be classified as non-residents for tuition purposes.
• Be incoming freshmen admitted to Mississippi State University (MSU).
• Have a 9th–11th grade high school GPA that meets minimum criteria.
• Submit ACT/SAT scores (accepted through the February test date of senior year).
• Not be receiving any program or waiver that eliminates non-resident tuition, such as:
  • Academic Common Market
  • Military-related non-resident waivers (Veteran, Service-Member, Dependent, or Spouse)
• Maintain a required college GPA to renew the scholarship for up to 8 semesters.

Value of Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship at Mississippi State University:

Successful applicants will receive a renewable scholarship of up to $96,000 per year, totaling up to $88,000 over four years, based on their high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores.

Application Process:

• Apply for admission to Mississippi State University.
• No separate scholarship application required.