Ole Miss Stamps Scholarship: Opportunities and Requirements

The University of Mississippi (UM), also known as Ole Miss, offers a wide range of scholarships to support its students' academic pursuits. These scholarships include both merit-based and need-based awards. To be considered for any scholarship, students must first be admitted to the University of Mississippi. It's also important to explore scholarship opportunities with your chosen academic department since some departmental and professional school awards may not be included in the general listing. Scholarship eligibility, criteria, and amounts are subject to change without prior notice.

Stamps Impact Prize

The Stamps Impact Prize is a competitive award designed to enhance undergraduate academic experiences by supporting student-initiated projects. This prize supports student-initiated research scholarship, creative works, community outreach projects, technology development, or other innovative experiential learning projects. Faculty mentorship is an essential component, with students working closely with their mentors during the development and execution of their projects.

Eligibility and Project Requirements

The Stamps Impact Prize program is open to students enrolled on the Oxford and Regional campuses. Competitive applications are those in which:

The research scholarship, creative works, etc., are clearly student-generated ideas.
The student makes a substantial independent contribution to the project.
The activities result in, or contribute to, a significant finished product for the student, such as authorship on a publishable manuscript, creation of an artistic or scholarly work, or a technical paper.

The Stamps Impact Prize does not support ongoing faculty-initiated research or creative achievement projects. Recipients typically conduct their projects across academic semesters and/or summer terms.

Award Details

The maximum award amount is $5,000. Allowable expenses include direct project/experience supplies, any travel-related costs (outside of the study abroad or Study USA programs), and student stipends (if the project does not coincide with a period for-credit enrollment, typically summer). Project support during the summer after graduation is not eligible. A $2,000 before-tax stipend is paid to the faculty mentor at the completion of the student project.

Evaluation Criteria and Application Cycles

Stamps Impact Prize proposals are evaluated by a review panel convened by the Office of the Provost. Selection is based on:

The quality of the written proposal
The extent that the project is student-initiated
The clarity of the plan and achievability of results
The student’s expected independent contribution
The enrichment potential and impact on the student’s academic and/or professional career
The strength of the faculty/mentor’s endorsement

Approximately 13-15 Stamps Impact Prizes are awarded in each of two application cycles (Fall and Spring).

Award Cycles:

Fall:
- Application Window Opens: October 1
- Application Deadline: November 1
- Awards Announced: November 15
Spring:
- Application Window Opens: March 1
- Application Deadline: April 1
- Awards Announced: April 15

Stamps Scholarship

Thanks to the generosity of the Stamps Scholars Program, exceptional students at Ole Miss have the financial support to fully utilize opportunities, further enhancing their educational experiences.

Overview of the Stamps Scholarship

The Stamps Scholarships cover selected students’ full cost of attendance after need-based aid and other scholarships the recipients receive are credited to their accounts. The Stamps Scholarships are a part of our Chancellor’s Scholars Program, the premier merit-based scholarship program for all academic majors at UM.

Application Process

Incoming freshmen who wish to be considered for Chancellor’s Scholarships must file a University of Mississippi Admission Application and submit an online Special Programs and Scholarships Application. Applying for a Stamps Scholarship is easy: just apply to one or more of our partner schools. If you qualify, you’ll automatically be considered for a Stamps award. The majority of our partner colleges and universities don’t require a separate application for the Stamps Scholarship, but the application deadline and award process varies from school to school along with the amount of the award.

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Key Aspects of the Stamps Scholarship

Leadership development is at the core of the Stamps Scholarship program. Leadership potential is also a key part of the selection criteria for receiving a Stamps award. The Stamps Scholars Program welcomes and supports students from all backgrounds and areas of study. Financial need is not a consideration. At some of our partner schools, international students are eligible for the Stamps Scholarship. In many cases, students who apply by certain deadlines (often the early or “scholarship” deadline) using the normal freshman application for admission will be automatically considered for the Stamps Scholarship.

Scholarship Details

Award Amount: Up to Cost of Attendance after other awards.
Criteria: Academic and leadership record are considered. Some scholarships may be need-based. Note: In some cases, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required.

Other Scholarship Opportunities at Ole Miss

The University of Mississippi provides various other scholarship opportunities, including those for specific academic areas and student groups.

Patterson School of Accountancy Scholarships

Several scholarships are available for students pursuing degrees in accountancy. The deadline to apply is January 10. For more information, contact the School of Accountancy at 662-915-7468.

Roger and Susie Friou Scholarship: \$12,000 (\$3,000 per year). Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered.
McCarty Family Scholarship: \$12,000 (\$3,000 per year). Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered.
James W. Davis Scholarship: \$12,000 (\$3,000 per year). Eligibility: Entering freshmen who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered.
Gene Peery Scholarship: \$12,000 (\$3,000 per year). Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in accountancy; strong academic and leadership record considered.

Department of Modern Languages Scholarships

The deadline to apply is January 10. Contact the departments listed for more information.

Chinese Language Flagship Scholarships: \$32,000 (\$8,000 per year). Army & AFROTC Amount: full tuition or room & board for up to 4 years. Study Abroad (regular): Up to \$24,000. Study Abroad (Army & AF ROTC): Up to \$36,000. Eligibility: Entering freshmen with strong academic records who demonstrate a commitment to achieve superior proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
German, Japanese, and Russian Scholarships: Eligibility: Entering freshmen who intend to minor or major in German, Japanese, or Russian will be considered. Current UM students will also be considered. Most students will begin with summer intensive language study prior to freshman year and will study abroad.

Engineering Scholarships

Several scholarships are available for students pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science.

Brevard, Jr., Engineering Scholarship: \$8,000-\$24,000 (\$2,000-\$6,000 per year). Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science.
John G. Adler Engineering Scholarship: \$8,000-\$24,000 (\$2,000-\$6,000 per year). Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science.
Additional Engineering Scholarship Opportunities: Engineering Dean’s Award for Excellence, Elsie & Harper Johnson, Jeff Frederking, George C. Walker, R. Baxter Wilson, Clarence M. & Kathryne W. Conway, John & Lillie Mae Walker, Arnold W. Carothers, and many others. Award Amount: \$8,000-\$24,000 (\$2,000-\$6,000 per year). Eligibility: Entering freshmen and transfer students who are actively pursuing degrees in engineering, including computer science.

Military Science Scholarship

The deadline to apply varies by scholarship. Students must have a strong academic background and demonstrate a commitment to leadership and achieving excellence.

Freedom Studies Scholarship

Award Amount: \$2,500 per semester
Details: The Declaration of Independence Center is building a community of students with the character, passion, and talent to make a difference in the name of American Freedom.
Deadline: August 1
How to Apply: For additional information, please visit the Freedom Studies Scholars page.

International Student Scholarships

The University of Mississippi offers generous scholarships specifically for international undergraduate students. International students can also apply for some special programs and scholarships.

Scholarships for International Academic Excellence

All scholarships for International Academic Excellence are automatic, meaning applicants do not need to submit any supplemental materials or start a separate application. If you are eligible for one of our scholarships, once you have been accepted for admission to the University of Mississippi, you will receive an award letter based on your GPA. Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirements to qualify.

How to Qualify

Admitted international undergraduate students are automatically considered for International Academic Excellence and SAT/ACT scholarships!

Academic Excellence Scholarships

International academic excellence scholarships are for incoming freshman undergraduate international students only. GPA is the sum of all course grades divided by the total number of credits. Most high schools report grades on a 4.0 scale. The top grade A equals 4.0.

Mississippi Premier Scholarship: Total Scholarship \$27,660 per year for 4 years (93% of tuition per year). Qualification: 3.9 - 4.0 GPA on US Scale
Mississippi Champion Scholarship: Total Scholarship \$12,000 per year for 4 years (40% of tuition per year). Qualification: 3.75 - 3.89 GPA on US Scale
Mississippi Magnolia Scholarship: Total Scholarship \$9,500 per year for 4 years (32% of tuition per year). Qualification: 3.5 - 3.74 GPA on US Scale
Mississippi Legacy Scholarship: Total Scholarship \$5,000 per year for 4 years (17% of tuition per year). Qualification: 3.25 - 3.49 GPA on US Scale

SAT/ACT Scholarships

Eligibility: Entering Freshman must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA on the US scale and at least a 25 ACT score or the SAT/SAT-R equivalent. The university will accept super scores (highest subject tests from ACT/SAT when scores from multiple test dates are submitted for admission). Subject test scores must be from the same exam type (ACT or SAT) to create a super score.
Deadline: Qualifying tests must be taken prior to enrollment as a new freshman at The University of Mississippi.

Award Values (for the 2024-2025 academic year):

ACT	SAT	GPA	TOTAL
25	1200-1220	3.0	\$3,500
26	1230-1250	3.0	\$5,000
27	1260-1290	3.0	\$6,000
28	1300-1320	3.0	\$9,500
29	1330-1350	3.0	\$10,000
30	1360-1380	3.0	\$12,000
31	1390-1410	3.0	\$15,500
32	1420-1440	3.0	\$27,660
33+	1450+	3.0	\$30,150

International Undergraduate Student Scholarships (IUSS)

International students who transfer from Universities within or outside of the USA may qualify for International Undergraduate Student Scholarships (IUSS) which can cover up to 100% of non-resident tuition fees. Scholarships are based on available funding, earned university/college grades and evidence of English proficiency. They are credited towards non-resident fees and may be combined with other scholarships, but will only be applied to the non-resident portion of tuition. Scholarships are non-deferrable and non-transferable, though are renewable, provided academic progression and grade requirements are met, and valid legal status is maintained. Students may be awarded the scholarship for a total of 4 academic years towards a first bachelor’s degree only. International students who are externally funded (e.g. by their government) may not qualify for these scholarships.

General Scholarship Information

Eligibility for Freshman and Transfer Students

Freshman: To be considered a “freshman” for these awards, you must not have earned more than 18 college credit hours after your high school graduation. This does not include dual enrollment courses taken while enrolled in high school.
Transfer: To be considered for Transfer scholarships, you must transfer with at least 30 transferable credit hours, as determined by the Office of Admissions.

Private Scholarships

Private scholarships are awards provided by organizations outside of the University, such as Elks, Rotary, your local high school, national organizations, churches etc. You apply directly to the organization sponsoring the scholarship. The organization then selects the recipient(s) and sends the funds to the University which are then applied to your Bursar’s account. If you receive a private scholarship award, this may impact your financial aid award since the combination of all financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed your cost of attendance. If needed, the loans that are offered to you will be reduced first, then other aid. If you know that you will be receiving a private scholarship, please contact our office as soon as possible to prevent receiving an overaward and possible repayment of aid you have already received.

Scholarship Renewal

Scholarship awards based on merit only are generally renewable for subsequent undergraduate years, provided the recipient maintains the required grade point average. Please review the terms and conditions of your scholarship.

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