Incoming education major transfer students can earn a full scholarship to MC.
MC is awarding nine scholarships funded by a grant focused on creating excellence in the field of education in Mississippi. The nine winners of this competition will be chosen according to their responses to the criteria below and will each be awarded a $25,000 scholarship funded by this grant, in addition to their other merit scholarships, making this an opportunity for a full-ride scholarship package you do not want to miss!
Sign up for the competition below.
Review the scholarship requirements.
In order to compete in the Excellence in Education Scholarship competition, you need to meet these qualifications:
- Be a transfer student. Junior-level credit hours upon arrival at MC is preferred; students with sophomore-level credit hours can be considered.
- Be pursuing an education major with a licensure: Art Education, English Education, Math Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Social Studies Education, or Elementary Education
- Have a transfer GPA of 3.0 or above upon arrival at MC
- Submit the FAFSA to MC and have an SAI of less than 20,000
- Commit to participation in a 4-semester MC cohort for Excellence in Education grant recipients
- Commit to teaching in Mississippi for at least 2 years after graduation
Candidates for the competition must be admitted to MC before sending any components for the competition. If you have not applied to MC and want to start the process, click here to apply to MC.
Email your resume to kmturcotte@mc.edu for submission.
Please respond to the prompt below in a one page essay. See essay requirements below, and please include your name on the essay (this does not count in your word count). Email your essay to kmturcotte@mc.edu for submission.
Essay Prompt:
This scholarship will be awarded to high-performing students who commit to teaching in the state of Mississippi for a minimum of two years upon graduation. The commitment to teach in MS represents an investment in the future of education in our state. Applicants are encouraged to thoughtfully reflect on their calling and to be specific in describing their connection to Mississippi and their commitment to teaching within the state.
In your essay, address the following:
- Describe your motivation for becoming an educator and explain how your background, values, and experiences have prepared you to serve the students and communities of Mississippi.
- Explain how receiving this scholarship will support your preparation as an educator and how you intend to honor this investment through dedicated service in Mississippi schools following graduation.
Essay requirements:
- 500-750 word count
- 12-point font
- double spaced
- 1-inch margins
Important dates
Interviews will take place on campus on Friday, February 5, 2027. When you register below, you will select an interview time. Interviews will last about 30 minutes and will be panel-style with members of MC's Teacher Education and Leadership faculty.
All items must be submitted BEFORE you can interview. The deadline to submit the required essay, resume and any missing transcripts is February 2, 2027 at 4:30 PM.
Please contact Kaitlin Turcotte with any questions at KMTurcotte@mc.edu or 205.810.6230.
