Unlocking Opportunities: A Guide to Ole Miss Transfer Scholarships
The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) welcomes transfer students and provides various scholarship opportunities to support their academic pursuits. These scholarships recognize the achievements of students transferring from community colleges and other institutions. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the transfer scholarships available at Ole Miss, focusing on eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application processes.
General Scholarship Information
The University of Mississippi offers a wide variety of scholarships to students, including both merit-based and need-based awards. To be considered for Transfer Scholarships, students must typically transfer with at least 30 transferable credit hours, unless otherwise indicated, as determined by the Office of Admissions. All students must be admitted to the University of Mississippi to be considered. The Office of Financial Aid mainly awards non-degree specific scholarships to incoming undergraduate students. Continuing students or those interested in a degree-specific award should explore options with their chosen academic department.
Scholarship eligibility, criteria, and amounts may change without prior notice. If you still have financial aid questions, don't hesitate to get in touch!
Scholarships for Community College Transfer Students
Ole Miss offers scholarships specifically for community college transfer students. To be eligible for any scholarships listed below, you must have a minimum of transferable college credit hours (typically either 30 or 48; please see individual awards for specific requirements) and be transferring directly from a community college. Please note that the calculation of the transfer GPA will include the grades from all prior colleges attended.
Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarship
The Mississippi Community College Advantage Scholarship is designed for Mississippi residents transferring from a Mississippi community college.
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- Award Amount: $10,000 ($5,000 per year)
- Eligibility: Community College transfer students who are MS residents with at least 30 transferable college credit hours and at least a 2.5 or higher overall transfer GPA. Students must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and have a family adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less (as reported on the previous year’s Federal tax return.). Student’s receiving this award must be resident of Mississippi and must be transferring from Mississippi community college.
Mississippi Transfer Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships
Mississippi Transfer Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships recognize the accomplishments of students transferring to Ole Miss from other colleges. These awards are given to students based only on their transfer GPA, and/or the activities they have participated in at their prior college(s).
Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship 1
- Award Amount: $8,000 ($4,000 per year for two years)
- Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with a 3.0 - 3.49 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. This award can be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.
- How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
Additional Scholarships for Community College Transfer Students
These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.0 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive these awards. To Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid.
These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.25 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive these awards. To Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid.
Additional Opportunities
Members of the All Mississippi Team will receive an additional one-time only $1,000 scholarship and an additional $1,000 one-time only scholarship will be awarded to those students who become members of the All American Team.
Non-Resident Transfer Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships
Non-Resident Transfer Merit and Achievement-Based Scholarships recognize the accomplishments of students transferring to Ole Miss from other institutions outside Mississippi. These awards are given to students based only on their transfer GPA, and/or the activities they have participated in community college.
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Transfer Academic Merit Scholarship 1
- Award Amount: $8,000 ($4,000 per year for two years)
- Eligibility: These scholarships are awarded to transfer students with a 3.0 - 3.49 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. This award can be stacked with Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships. Non-residents will receive an additional $3,000 per year for two years toward the non-resident fee.
- How to Apply: Students must complete the University of Mississippi admissions application. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.
Additional Scholarships for Non-Resident Students
Non-Resident students will receive an additional scholarship to cover their full non-resident fee for two years.How to Apply: No separate application required; Student must provide documentation of credential to the Office of Financial Aid.
These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.0 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award.How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid.
These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with a 3.25 overall transfer GPA or higher and 30 transferable college credit hours. Students must be enrolled full-time to receive this award. How to Apply: Provide documentation of status to the Office of Financial Aid.
Miscellaneous Scholarships
The scholarships below are not held to the transfer hour requirement. Additionally, they have their own applications that should be completed.
Osher Reentry Scholarship
- Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per year ($1,250/semester)
- Eligibility: Students who are pursuing their first baccalaureate degree; have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years since High School graduation or attainment of GED; who are enrolled at least half-time, are US Citizens between 25 and 50 years old; and have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- How to Apply: Apply for admission to The University of Mississippi and complete online Osher Reentry Scholarship Application.
- Deadline: July 1st to complete the OSHER REENTRY Scholarship Application and students must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
How to Apply for Transfer Scholarships
- Admission Application: The first step is to apply for admission to Ole Miss. You must submit your admission application and all required documents, including your transcripts, well before the deadline.
- Scholarship Application: For most scholarships, especially the community college transfer scholarships, once you have applied to the university, you are automatically considered for scholarships for which you are eligible. However, always check the specifics for each scholarship as some may require a separate application process.
- Adhering to Deadlines: Keep in mind that many scholarships have an early application deadline, and broadly, applying earlier can increase your chances of getting a scholarship.
- Evaluation: After you apply, your application will be reviewed for scholarship eligibility based on your community college GPA, credits earned, other merit indicators, and sometimes financial need.
- Follow Through: If you are awarded a scholarship, you may have to satisfy certain acceptance formalities. Hence, do not forget to thoroughly read through all the conditions, acceptance procedures, and any other details contained in your scholarship offer letter.
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.
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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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