Fall Scholarship Appeal

Beginning Spring 2026, scholarship appeals are submitted through SOAR.

Current Southern Miss students who are eligible to submit an appeal will automatically see the appropriate application appear in their To-Do List following the scholarship audit at the end of each semester.

If you do not see the SOAR to-do list item, you can request access to the appeal application here: SOAR Appeal Application

This application is for students who are currently admitted to The University and are requesting a change to a scholarship status administered by the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships: freshman/transfer academic scholarships, freshman/transfer designation-based scholarships, and admissions-based scholarships received by continuing students at Southern Miss (see list below).

Academic Excellence Scholarship | Valedictorian/Salutatorian | Student Body President | Eagle Scout/Gold Award | Boys/Girls Nation | Distinguished Young Women: State (Mississippi Residents Only) | STAR Student (Mississippi Residents Only) | Boys/Girls State (Mississippi Residents Only) | Distinguished Young Women: Local (Mississippi Residents Only)

University Transfer Academic | Community College Transfer Academic | Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship | All-Academic First State/National Team | Transfer Eagle Scout/Gold Award

Please, review our website at https://www.usm.edu/scholarships-financial-wellness/scholarship_appeals/appeals.php before proceeding to ensure that you request review of the correct scholarship opportunity. Before submitting this appeal, please ensure all details and documentation are submitted at one time through this online application.