Incoming Fall Transfer Academic: University Transfer Academic Scholarship (0-47 hours; 3.0 or higher transfer cumulative GPA)

Incoming Fall Transfer Academic Scholarships are available to incoming transfer students immediately following enrollment from their last institution. Students must be admitted to the University and submit a final high school transcript and test scores by the stated deadlines. Visit usm.edu/scholarships for details regarding eligibility. This award is worth $4,000 annually for three years.

Award
Award is worth $4,000 annually for three years
Deadline
08/15/2021
Supplemental Questions
  1. This application is for the Incoming Fall University Transfer Academic Scholarship. Transfer Academic Scholarships are for incoming students immediately following enrollment from a four-year institution. To be considered, you must be fully admitted to The University of Southern Mississippi and complete and submit this application by August 1 (this includes any transcripts, high school transcripts, and ACT/SAT test scores). Supporting documentation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. For questions regarding how to submit supporting documents to the Office of Admissions contact admissions@usm.edu or call 601.266.5000.

    For additional questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, contact the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships at scholars@usm.edu or 601.266.4540.

    Please answer the questions below.
    • 1. Is your last school of attendance a four-year institution?
    • 2. Have you submitted your ACT or SAT test scores to the Office of Admissions?
    • 3. Do you have a 21 or higher on the ACT (1060 or higher on SAT)?
    • 4. Have you submitted your high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions?
    • 5. Do you have a 3.0 or higher core high school GPA?
    • 6. Do you have a 3.0 or higher transfer cumulative GPA?
    • 7. How many total college hours have you completed (not attempted)?