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
    Varies Arthell Kelley Geography Scholarship FFE
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to Geography students.
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Arthur (Big Art) Fabra Pi Kappa Phi Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to students who are...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Arthur Bernard Green Business Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Arthur J. Kaul Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a Ph.D. student in...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Arthur Rice Mellen and Mary Ann Mellen Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Asbury Foundation Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is a...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Ashley Dawn Williamson Memorial Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
    The purpose of this fund is to honor the memory of Ashley Dawn...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Associated General Contractors of Mississippi Future Leaders in Construction Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies AT&T Education Support Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student from...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Atly Graham Economics Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Aubrey K. and Ella G. Lucas Education and Human Sciences Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to an incoming...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Audelle Robertson Lucas Scholarship Endowment
    This scholarship was established to honor Audelle Robertson Lucas by her...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Austin E. and Maude Gordon Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to deserving students...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies B. P. O. Elks #599 Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to students from...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Ball Family Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a freshman student...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Ballard and Coats Ocean Engineering Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Balmer Hill, Jr. Science and Technology Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a sophomore,...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Band Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barbara A. Barkley Nursing Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barbara Britt Nursing Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student enrolled...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barbara Pease Memorial Social Work Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a graduate student...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barbara Ross Gold Leaf Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is a...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barnes Family Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with a...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barnes-Manning Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to two students who...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barry and Dina Barlow Computer Science Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barry J. Webster College of Business and Economic Development Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Barton Family Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student from...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bates-Sisemore Excellence in Maternal-Child Nursing Award Fund
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships using the following...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Baton Rouge Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for students at The...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Beau Rivage Orchestral Chair Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship every year to a...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Ben M. Carmichael Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a capable and...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Ben Mounger Rawls Award Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student pursuing...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Benjamin F. Courtney Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to students in the...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bennett Family Gulf Coast Aspiring Teacher Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a full or...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bennie A. Rohr GCRL Summer Field Program Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to three students...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bernadette Levens Tolson and Friends Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bessie Parker Proctor Memorial Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Beta Alpha Psi Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to an outstanding...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Betty D. Craft Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to an outstanding...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Betty Green Boardman Nursing Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Betty M. Johnson Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Betty Spencer Scholarship at USM Gulf Coast
    The purpose of this fund is to assist USM Gulf Coast Master of Social...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Betty T. Reuben Science and Technology Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to an outstanding...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Beulah Elizabeth Roberts Compton Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship with preference to...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Beverly Ann McMaster Library Science Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship for an undergraduate...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Biesiot Wang Biological Sciences Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a sophomore,...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bill and Marilyn Sirmon Business British Studies Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bill and Marilyn Sirmon Eagle Scholars Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a full-time...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bill C. Hudson, Jr. Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student within...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Bill Porter Memorial Scholarship Endowment - Pre-Law
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to students that shall...
    Deadline03/01/2025