All Opportunities

The Golden Opportunities Scholarship and Competitive Programs Application System (GO System) is the hub for all scholarships at The University of Southern Mississippi. It houses a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students (both undergraduate and graduate). Over 900 scholarships, including opportunities for USM Foundation Scholarships, Freshman and Transfer Academic and Designation-Based scholarships, the Luckyday Scholars Program, Honors College Incoming Freshman Admission and Scholarships, and academic/interest awards.

Note that students must be admitted to the university in order to access the scholarship portal.

Step 1: To begin applying for and accepting scholarships, students must sign in with their Campus ID (Wxxxxxx) and SOAR password.

Step 2: Complete and submit the general application. A green check mark means you have successfully submitted the application.

Automatch Scholarships: Once you complete your General Application, you will be matched with scholarships for which you immediately qualify. All students who qualify will be auto-matched to these opportunities. Qualifying does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship. If awarded, students will receive an email to their USM email account requesting they log in and accept their award. Automatch scholarships will appear with “None” listed under the “Action” column, which means an additional application is not required for consideration. The “Deadline” column indicates the deadline to complete the application to receive consideration. This is not the deadline to accept the award.

Award Amount: The number and award amount of scholarships are for general information purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of what you will receive if selected. Actual award amounts vary based on students’ individual eligibility, funds available and other factors.

Step 3: To see a list of all scholarships administered in the GO System, click the “Opportunities” tab at the top of the page, then select the All drop-down link to view and/or apply for additional scholarships that may apply to you. This list shows all scholarships in the GO System., so please note you may not qualify for all scholarships listed.

If there is an apply to button, then there may be additional application materials required. All of these apply-to awards will show up under your Recommended tab to ensure you are able to view these options if applicable.

Step 4: Check your USM email address throughout the year for University scholarship offers and instructions on how to accept.

Step 5: If offered a scholarship, accept the scholarship in GO and complete additional post-acceptance steps (if applicable).
The post-acceptance step is simply a thank-you note to the donor that must be submitted on your behalf.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
Full Tuition	Bower Foundation ABSN Fellowship (Tuition Scholarship) This scholarship is part of a grant provided to the College of Nursing...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls Nation Scholarship The Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls Nation Scholarships is...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls State Scholarship (Mississippi Residents Only) Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship - Local (Mississippi Residents Only) Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based:...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship - State (Mississippi Residents Only) The Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women’s Scholarship...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship The Freshman Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship is...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: STAR Student Scholarship (Mississippi Residents Only) Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based: STAR...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: Student Body President Scholarship The Freshman Designation-Based: Student Body President Scholarship is...	Deadline08/01/2024
$2000 annual for 4 years	Freshman Designation-Based: Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship The Freshman Designation-Based: Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship...	Deadline08/01/2024
$6,000.00	Incoming Fall Transfer: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to incoming transfer...	Deadline08/01/2024
3,000	Incoming Freshman Associate Achievement Scholarship This scholarship is designated for dual-enrolled high school seniors who...	Deadline08/01/2024
$4,000.00	Incoming Fall Transfer Academic: University Transfer Academic Scholarship (48 - 89 hours; 3.0 or higher transfer cumulative GPA) Incoming Fall Transfer Academic Scholarships are available to incoming...	Deadline08/15/2024
$4,000.00	Incoming Fall Transfer Academic: University Transfer Academic Scholarship (90-119 hours; 3.0 or higher transfer cumulative GPA) Incoming Fall Transfer Academic Scholarships are available to incoming...	Deadline08/15/2024
$2,000	Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...	Deadline08/15/2024
$2,000.00	Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based: Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic First State/National Team Scholarship Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...	Deadline08/15/2024
$2,000.00	Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based: Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...	Deadline08/15/2024
$3,000	Incoming Freshman: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship This scholarship is designated for dual-enrolled high school seniors who...	Deadline08/15/2024
Varies	Bessie Parker Proctor Memorial Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Bobby R. Thornton Memorial Endowment for Scholarships The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a full time...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Cliff M. West and Laura Nell McCarty-West Geology Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Cynthia Noyes Broome English Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a first-generation...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	E. V. and Catherine Thomas and Herb Betty Carnathan Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a single parent...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	G. E. Shoemake Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Gilbert-Rushing Political Science Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Gulf Park Alumnae Association, Inc. Annual Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Gulf Park College for Women Endowed Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to relatives of Gulf...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Herschel and Lynn Shattles Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Hope Hunter Knight Memorial Art Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to an undergraduate...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Karl Wiesenburg Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Lois Arender Drain Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a student...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	M. Ashley DuBoise Photography Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a full-time...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Molpus Woodlands Group Paralegal Studies Annual Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to award one scholarship to a junior...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Oseola McCarty Scholarship Program The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Reverend Terry J. Jordan STEM Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	Robbie Robertson Pinkerton Delta Delta Delta Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior who is a...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	T.H.I.N. College of Business and Economic Development Scholarship Endowment The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a freshman from...	Deadline08/20/2024
Varies	University Civitan Club Endowed Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students in...	Deadline08/20/2024
$500	Online Student Scholarship - Undergraduate This one-time, $500 scholarship is awarded to fully online students with...	Deadline08/31/2024
$1,000.00	Kennard Scholars Service Award The Kennard Service Scholarship was created to award scholarships to...
Varies	John and Molly Mann Annual Scholarship Fund The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who...	Ended
Varies	Singing River Federal Credit Union Annual Scholarship Fund The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student from...	Ended
Varies	Stephen L. Hatten Sigma Chi Annual Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to students who are...	Ended
Varies	Undergraduate Retention Annual Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a student who...	Ended
Varies	1910 Annual Scholarship - Danny F. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...	Ended
Varies	Barbara Bond Mostert Choreographic Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who...	Ended
Varies	Delta Tau Delta Development Fund The purpose of this fund is to fund scholarships, student development...	Ended
$500	Dr. Dennis Phillips Sport Managment Annual Scholarship The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to any student...	Ended
Varies	Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research Development Fund The purpose of this fund is to provide discretionary dlollars to support...	Ended
Varies	Jim Payne Annual Scholarship Fund The purpose of this fund is to award a graduating senior from New Summit...	Ended
Varies	Karl Wiesenburg Annual Scholarship Fund The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...	Ended

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