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Scholarships
The purpose of any award or scholarship is to recognize outstanding academic achievement,
service in the community, and leadership skills. In addition to these factors some students
may demonstrate that they have financial need. Mississippi College seeks to address all of
these factors when making scholarship decisions.
Note: You may also download the following
institutional scholarship information as a PDF.
On-Campus Student Scholarships
Note: $9,000 cap on all institutional awards and Scholarships unless otherwise indicated.
*Essay Topic: "What is the Importance of a Christian Education?"
Freshman Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Leadership Awards will be based on the student's demonstrated leadership in school, church, and community, and GPA. Freshmen must have a minimum of an 18 ACT or 870 SAT. |
Complete a leadership application as well as send a résumé with all extra-curricular activities. An official high school transcript is also required. |
Amounts of Leadership Awards are variable depending on the amount of leadership qualities and GPA. Leadership Awards may be stacked. The amount of Leadership plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
| Opportunity Grants will be based upon a minimum ACT score of 18 or 870 SAT. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
The amount of Opportunity Grant plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
Freshmen Academic Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Heritage Awards are based upon ACT score of 20-24 or 930-1120 SAT. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
Given in amounts of:
20-22 - $4,000
23-24 - $5,000 |
| Dean's Scholar is based upon ACT score of 25-28 or 1130-1270 SAT. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
Given in amounts of:
25-26 - $6,000
27-28 - $7,000 |
| Presidential Scholar is based upon ACT score of 29 or higher or 1280 SAT. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
Award: $10,000 |
| Presidential Scholar with Distinction is based upon ACT score of 29 or higher or 1280 SAT and evaluation of additional presidential requirements. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript,resume,two letters of reference,250 word essay*;and personal interview with scholarship committee. |
Award: $12,500 |
| Trustee Scholar is based upon ACT score of 29 or higher or 1280 SAT and evaluation of additional presidential requirements. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript,resume,two letters of reference,250 word essay*;and personally interview with the scholarship committee. |
Award: $15,000 |
Transfer Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Leadership Awards will be based on the student's demonstrated leadership, involvement and GPA. Transfers must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. |
Complete a leadership application and send a resume outlining all extra-curricular activities. An official college transcript is also required. |
Amounts of Leadership Awards are variable depending on the amount of leadership qualities and GPA. Leadership Awards may be stacked.The amount of Leadership plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
| Opportunity Grants will be based upon a minimum GPA of 2.0. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript. |
The amount of Opportunity Grant plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
Transfer Academic Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Heritage Awards are based upon GPA at all colleges attended. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript. |
Given in amounts of:
2.5-3.24 - $4,000 |
| Dean's Scholar is based upon GPA at all colleges attended. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript. |
Given in amounts of:
3.25-3.74 - $5,000 |
| Presidential Scholar is based upon GPA at all colleges attended. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript; write 250 word essay*. |
Award: 3.75-3.99 - $8,000 |
Students who do not have a 3.5 GPA may be award a Phi Theta Kappa Scholoarship in addition to traditional transfer scholarships offered.
Transfer Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholar is based upon 3.5-3.75 GPA with a minimum of 24 hours. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript and advisor membership verification. |
Award: $8,000 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Dean's Scholar is based upon 3.75-3.99 GPA with a minimum of 24 hours. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript and advisor membership verification. |
Award: $9,000 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Presidential Scholar is based upon 4.0 GPA with a minimum of 24 hours. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript; write 250 word essay* and advisor membership verification. |
Award: $10,000 |
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Commuter Student Scholarships
Note: $4,500 cap on all institutional awards and Scholarships unless otherwise indicated.
*Essay Topic: "What is the Importance of a Christian Education?"
Freshmen Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Leadership Awards will be based on the student's demonstrated leadership involvement and GPA. Freshmen must have a minimum of an 18 ACT or 870 SAT. |
Complete a leadership application and send a resume outlining all extra-curricular activities. An official high school transcript is also required. |
Amounts of Leadership Awards are variable depending on the amount of leadership qualities and GPA. Leadership Awards may be stacked. The amount of leadership plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
| Opportunity Grants will be based upon a minimum of an 18 ACT or 870 SAT |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
The amount of Opportunity Grant plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
Freshmen Academic Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Heritage Awards is based upon ACT score of 20-24 or 930-1120 SAT. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
Given in amounts of:
20-22 - $2,000
23-24 - $2,500 |
| Dean's Scholar is based upon ACT score of 25-28 or 1130-1270 SAT. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
Given in the following amounts:
25-26 - $3,000
27-28 - $3,500 |
| Presidential Scholar is based upon ACT score of 29 or higher or 1280 SAT. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT/SAT score. |
Base award: $5,000 |
Transfer Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Leadership Awards will be based on the student's demonstrated leadership, involvement and GPA. Transfers must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. |
Complete a leadership application and send a resume outlining all extra-curricular activities. An official college transcript is also required. |
Amounts of Leadership Awards are variable depending on the amount of leadership qualities and GPA. Leadership Awards may be stacked. The amount of Leadership plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
| Opportunity Grants will be based upon a minimum GPA of 2.0. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript. |
The amount of Opportunity Grant plus any other scholarship cannot exceed the institutional cap. |
Transfer Academic Achievement Awards
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Heritage Awards are based upon GPA at all colleges attended. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript. |
Given in amounts of:
2.5-3.24 - $2,000 |
| Dean's Scholar is based upon GPA at all colleges attended. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript. |
Given in amounts of:
3.25-3.74 - $2,500 |
| Presidential Scholar is based upon GPA at all colleges attended. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official college transcript; write 250 word essay.* |
Base award:
3.75-3.99 - $4,000 |
Students who do not have a 3.5 GPA may be award a Phi Theta Kappa Scholoarship in addition to traditional transfer scholarships offered.
Transfer Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholar is based upon 3.5-3.75 GPA with a minimum of 24 hours. |
Complete an application for admission with an official college transcript and membership verification letter. |
Award: $4,000 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Dean's Scholar is based upon 3.75-3.99 GPA with a minimum of 24 hours. |
Complete an application for admission with an official college transcript and membership verification letter. |
Award: $4,500 |
| Phi Theta Kappa Presidential Scholar is based upon 4.0 GPA with a minimum of 24 hours. |
Complete an application for admission with an official college transcript; write 250 word essay* and membership verification letter. |
Award: $5,000 |
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Financial Need-Based Scholarships
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| All need-based scholarships will be based on the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript as well as the FAFSA. |
Awards are variable depending on the amount of financial need demonstrated. |
Part-Time Commuter Assistance
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Hillman Award is based upon meeting regular admission criteria, commutes to MC, first-time to enroll, no other institutional aid, and enroll as a part-time student. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT score or SAT equivalent or all college transcripts. |
Awards are variable based on transcripts from previous schools: $500 - $2,000 |
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Alumni Dependent Scholarship
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Alumni Dependent Awards are based upon meeting regular admission criteria as well as being a tax dependent of anyone who completed at least one full semester for credit at Mississippi College. |
Complete an application for admissions with an official high school transcript and ACT score or SAT equivalent or all college transcripts. |
Award: $250 per semester (available for up to eight semesters for freshmen and four semesters for transfers.)
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Additional Achievement and Merit Scholarships
| NEED CRITERIA |
REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
AMOUNT |
| Valedictorian or Salutatorian |
Rank first or second in class at graduation (High school students only) |
$1,000 one time |
| Christian Ministry |
Baptist Pastor/Church Recommendation and public call to ministry |
$1,250 per semester and must be renewed every fall |
| Christian Ministry Dependent |
Must be a tax dependent of a full-time Southern Baptist Minister |
$1,250 per semester |
| Acteen |
Must be recommended by Acteen sponsor and be active in organization |
$1,000 one time |
| Speaker's Tournament |
State convention recommendation |
State winner: Room and Board
Second, third and fourth place: Room
Associational winners: $500 one time* |
| Bible Drill |
State convention recommendation |
State winner: Room and Board
Second and third place: Room* |
| Baptist Student Union (BSU) |
Sponsor recommendation and must be active in campus ministry |
$500 per semester and must be renewed every fall |
| Hugh O'Bryan Scholarship |
Sponsor recommendation required |
$500 one time |
*These scholarships may exceed the $9000 cap. Otherwise, traditional scholarship regulations apply.
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