Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship at Mississippi State University 2026

Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship at Mississippi State University 2026

The Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship is designed for incoming freshmen at Mississippi State University, offering partial funding up to USD 96,000. This scholarship supports undergraduate studies in all subjects provided by the university and is available to both U.S. and international students who do not reside in Mississippi.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be classified as non-residents for tuition purposes.
• Be incoming freshmen admitted to Mississippi State University.
• Have a high school GPA from 9th to 11th grade that meets the university's minimum criteria.
• Submit their ACT or SAT scores, accepted through the February test date of their senior year.
• Not be receiving any tuition waivers that eliminate non-resident fees, such as Academic Common Market or military-related waivers.
• Maintain a required college GPA to renew the scholarship for up to 8 semesters.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship offers significant financial assistance, covering up to USD 96,000 over four years. This funding is renewable based on academic performance and continued eligibility.

Application Details

Interested students should apply for admission to Mississippi State University. No separate scholarship application is required. For more details and to apply, visit the official scholarship page.

Important Dates

The application deadline for the Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship is February 28, 2026. Ensure your application and all required documents are submitted by this date.