Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

The Mississippi State University College of Arts & Sciences awards more than 200 scholarships each year, providing nearly $500,000 in private scholarship funding to undergraduate and graduate students. Approximately 60 of these scholarships are administered through the Dean's Office, representing more than $200,000 in annual awards. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of alumni, donors, and friends whose support helps students achieve their academic and professional goals.

As one of the university's largest colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences uses a centralized scholarship review and selection process to ensure equitable and consistent award decisions. The College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship Committee, composed of representatives from each of the college's 14 academic departments, evaluates scholarship applications and recommends recipients based on established eligibility criteria and available funding.

If you have any questions regarding scholarships in the College of Arts & Sciences, please contact Keisha Knox at lknox@deanas.msstate.edu. 

How to Apply

ATTENTION: Scholarship applications open every year on December 1. You may access the application via MyState under the Financial Aid and Scholarships tab. We encourage all students who want to be considered to fill out the General University scholarship application and also the Arts & Sciences conditional application.

Steps to Apply

  • Student must be admitted to MSU to apply for scholarships.
  • Log in to your myState account using your NetID and NetPassword.
  • On the Banner tab, under the Financial Aid and Scholarships column, click "Submit/Revise General Scholarship Application".
  • A new window will pop up, and you'll ned to log in again using your NetID and NetPassword.
    • When you're logging in for the first time, you'll need to complete the general application.
    • Don't forget to click the "Save" button! When you're returning after your first log-in, you'll be able to see your saved information.
  • After you complete and submit your general application, you may have additional opportunities recommended to you based on your test scores, GPA, leadership and service, and applicant record. More opportunities may become available over time, so we encourage you to log in regularly and check your account to see if any additional recommendations appear.
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions and Scholarships at scholarships.msstate.edu or (662) 325-2224