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.

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    Opportunities Table
    Award Name Actions
    Varies Fred H. and Nadyne M. Drews Scholarship Endowment - Chemistry
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to deserving seniors...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Fred H. and Nadyne M. Drews Scholarship Endowment - Mathematics
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to deserving seniors...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Frederick Allen Waits College of Business and Economic Development Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award two scholarships annually to...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Frederick E. Tatum, M.D. Nursing Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to nursing students...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls Nation Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls Nation Scholarships is...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls State Scholarship (Mississippi Residents Only)
    Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship - Local (Mississippi Residents Only)
    Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based:...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $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...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship is...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: STAR Student Scholarship (Mississippi Residents Only)
    Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based: STAR...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Student Body President Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Student Body President Scholarship is...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies G. E. Shoemake Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gabriel J. Shoemaker Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Garland and Sally Sullivan Symphony Orchestra Brass Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to students in the...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Garland Williams Sullivan Endowment in the Arts
    The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to a capable...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Garth A. Avant Memorial Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide an annual award to a graduate...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies GCRL Summer Field Program: Library Assistantship
    This one-time summer scholarship is awarded to 4 GCRL Summer Field...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    $887.50 GCRL Summer Field Program: Residence Hall Assistantship
    This one-time, summer scholarship is awarded to 2 GCRL Summer Field...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies GenCorp Aerojet Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for USM Gulf Coast...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Genevieve Bizzell Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies George Edwards, Jr. Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies George Imbragulio Piano Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies George Robert Hall Air Force ROTC Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to one Professional...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies George W. and Mae H. Owens Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to deserving...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    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...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gerald A. Mumford Political Science Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a member of either...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gerald and Claire Smith Accounting Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gerald E. Belue, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to undergraduate...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gerry Parish Graduate Social Work Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in the...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gertrude C. Ford Orchestral Scholars Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a student who is...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gertrude Fertitta Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to Southern Miss...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gibbes-Liberto Lifelong Learning Scholarship Award
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship in honor of Joyce...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gilbert and Anita Hartwig Theatre Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a capable and...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gilbert-Rushing Political Science Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies GOALS Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies God at the Speed of Light Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships to students with...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Golden Opportunities Quasi-Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide support for the programs and...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Golden PRIDE Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a current...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gordon Edwards Computer Science Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gordon H. White Banking and Finance Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to an undergraduate...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gordon Hicks - Merchants Foodservice Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for students who (i)...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gulf Park Alumnae Association, Inc. Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    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...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gulf Park College for Women Endowed Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to relatives of Gulf...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gulf Park Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gulfport Scottish Rite Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a junior or senior...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Guy A. Weatherford, III Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student majoring...
    		Deadline08/24/2026
    Varies Gwen Keys Hitt Educational Leadership and School Counseling Scholarship Endowment
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to students...
    		Deadline08/24/2026