Navigating Non-Resident Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide
For non-resident students aspiring to pursue higher education, scholarships can significantly alleviate the financial burden. This article provides a detailed overview of various scholarships available to non-resident students, focusing on eligibility requirements, award amounts, and application processes.
Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships
Many institutions recognize the hard work and dedication of students during their high school years. These awards are often based on a combination of high school GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and extracurricular activities.
University of Mississippi Non-Resident Freshman Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships
The University of Mississippi offers Non-Resident Freshman Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships to recognize the accomplishments of incoming non-resident students. These scholarships aim to make attending Ole Miss more affordable.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered a "freshman" for these scholarships, applicants must not have earned more than 18 college credit hours after their high school graduation. Dual enrollment courses taken during high school do not count towards this limit.
Academic Merit Scholarships
- Award Amount: Varies based on academic achievement. These are fixed amounts that are renewable for up to four years if all terms and conditions are met. This scholarship specifically covers the non-resident fee. It cannot be combined with Academic Success NR awards.
- Eligibility: Entering freshmen with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. This scholarship also covers the full non-resident fee, if applicable. The award is renewable for up to four years as long as all terms and conditions are met. It cannot be combined with Academic Merit awards.
National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist Scholarships
- Eligibility: Entering freshmen with National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist status and a 3.0 or higher GPA.
High School Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
- Award Amount: \$8,000 (\$2,000/year)
- Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are named Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their high school. This award is intended for two incoming freshmen from each school, and the high school must maintain class rankings.
- How to Apply: Notify the Office of Financial Aid. A letter from a high school official must confirm that the school ranks its graduating class and that the student has obtained the ranking of #1 or #2.
How to Apply for University of Mississippi Scholarships
Gain admission to the University of Mississippi to be considered for these scholarships.
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Talent-Based Scholarships
Some universities offer scholarships to students with exceptional talent in specific areas such as art, creative writing, dance, music, or theater.
Colorado State University Talent Scholarships
Colorado State University offers talent-based scholarships to students with exceptional abilities in various artistic fields. Award amounts vary.
Art: Contact the Department of Art. Undergraduate students majoring in art are automatically considered.
- Contact: Department of Art, G100 Visual Arts, 1770 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1770, (970) 491-6774
Creative Writing: Deadline is in October of the award year. Contact the Department of English.
- Contact: Department of English, 359 Eddy, 1773 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1773, (970) 491-6428
Dance: Dance majors only. Auditions are held during high school visitation days and the first week of the fall semester. Contact the Dance Program.
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- Contact: Dance Program, 120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778, (970) 491-5562
Music: Auditions are held with the faculty appropriate to instrument or vocal range. Preference is given to music majors. Contact the Music Program for the current schedule of Audition Days.
- Contact: Music Program, 120 University Center for the Arts, 1778 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1778, (970) 491-5529
Theatre: Auditions or portfolio reviews are held during high school visitation days with appropriate faculty and the first week of each semester.
Top Scholar Awards
Top Scholar awards recognize outstanding achievement in academics, leadership, talent, and service. Selection often involves a mandatory interview and an in-person Top Scholar Weekend.
South Carolina Honors College Scholarships
To apply for these awards, you must submit both a general university application and a South Carolina Honors College application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Academic Qualifications of Previous Recipients
Past recipients of these scholarships had impressive academic records.
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- An average high school GPA of 4.8 and were in the top 1% of their high school class, on average.
- An average high school GPA of 5.4 and were in the top 2% of their high school class, on average.
Scholarships for National Merit Finalists
The university awards scholarships to National Merit Finalists.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
The applicant pool, available funding, and specific eligibility criteria can influence the scholarship process.
Specific Programs of Study
Scholarships may also be available for specific programs of study. Examples of programs include:
- B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
- B.S.C.S. in Computer Science
- B.A. in Computer Science
- B.S. in Computer Engineering
- B.S. in Engineering
- B.E. in Engineering
- B.S.Ch.E. in Chemical Engineering
- B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering
- B.S.E.E. in Electrical Engineering
- B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering
- B.S.G.E. in Geological Engineering
- B.S. in Biological Science
- B.S. in Biology
- B.A. in Biology
- B.A. in Biochemistry
- B.S. in Mathematics
- B.A. in Mathematics
- B.S. in Chemistry
- B.A. in Chemistry
- B.S. in Forensic Chemistry
- B.S. in Geology
- B.S. in Physics
- B.A. in Physics
- B.S. in Physics
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