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 Garland Williams Sullivan Endowment in the Arts
    The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to a capable...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Garth A. Avant Memorial Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide an annual award to a graduate...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies GenCorp Aerojet Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for USM Gulf Coast...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Genevieve Bizzell Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies George Edwards, Jr. Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies George Imbragulio Piano Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies George Robert Hall Air Force ROTC Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to one Professional...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies George W. and Mae H. Owens Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to deserving...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Georgie and Paul McMullan Scholarship Endowment in the College of International and Continuing Ed
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for worthy and...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gerald and Claire Smith Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gerald E. Belue, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to undergraduate...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gerry Parish Graduate Social Work Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in the...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gertrude C. Ford Orchestral Scholars Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a student who is...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gertrude Fertitta Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to Southern Miss...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gibbes-Liberto Lifelong Learning Scholarship Award
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship in honor of Joyce...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gilbert and Anita Hartwig Theatre Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a capable and...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gilbert-Rushing Political Science Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies GOALS Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies God at the Speed of Light Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students with...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Golden PRIDE Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a current...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gordon Edwards Computer Science Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gordon H. White Banking and Finance Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to an undergraduate...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gordon Hicks - Merchants Foodservice Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for students who (i)...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gulf Coast Chapter of the MSCPA Accounting Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gulf Park Alumnae Association, Inc. Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gulf Park College Alumnae Association, Inc. Spirit of Gulf Park College for Women Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to Gulf Park students...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gulf Park College for Women Endowed Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to relatives of Gulf...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gulf Park Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gulfport Scottish Rite Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Guy A. Weatherford, III Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Gwen Keys Hitt Educational Leadership and School Counseling Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to students...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hal R. Hopkins Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a capable and...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Haleigh Rebekah Bradley Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is a...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hard Rock Biloxi Casino Management Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who is...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Harold Luce Orchestra Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in the...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Harrison McClain Memorial Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to an incoming...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Harry and Betty Halliwell Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Harry Wells McCraw Violin Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a student...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hattie Hardy Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors, Inc. Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a Real Estate...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hattiesburg Civic Association Orchestra Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for students in the...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hattiesburg Coca-Cola Symphony String Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hattiesburg Physicians Medical Laboratory Science Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Hattiesburg Physicians Nursing Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Helen Arendale Single Parents Memorial Scholarship FFE Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship for a student in...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Helen Duke Fike Memorial Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a needy student,...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Helen Williams Geiger and William Frederick Geiger Elementary Education Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a hardworking,...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Henry "Herbert" Johnston Veterans Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...
    Deadline03/01/2025
    Varies Henry and Ethel Simpson Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    Deadline03/01/2025