Scholarships

Scholarships: Freshmen-Only

(NOTE: These are pools where ONLY freshmen qualify.)

  • Priority date for application: December 1
  • Award by: February 1
  • Accept or decline by: May 1

Scholarships: Incoming & Current Students

(NOTE: These are pools where freshmen compete against continuing students/transfers/etc.)

  • Close date: March 1
  • Award by: April 15
  • Accept or decline by: July 1

How to apply for scholarships at Mississippi State University

Student must be admitted to MSU to apply for scholarships.
NOTE: A current application must be active to be considered for scholarship. An existing application must be updated each year, even if you only change the application date. Applications open October 1 of each year.

  • Log in to your MyState account using your NetID and NetPassword.
  • On the Banner tab, under the Financial Aid and Scholarships column, click “Submit/Revise General Scholarship Application”.
  • A new window will pop up, and you’ll need to log in again using your NetID and NetPassword.
    • When you’re logging in for the first time, you’ll need to complete the general application.
    • Don’t forget to click the “Save” button! When you’re returning after your first log-in, you’ll be able to see your saved information.
  • After you complete and submit your general application, you may have additional opportunities recommended to you based on your test scores, GPA, leadership and service, and applicant record. More opportunities may become available over time, so we encourage you to log in regularly and check your account to see if any additional recommendations appear.
  • If you have any questions, please visit the Office of Admissions and Scholarships website or contact the office at 662.325.2224.

Students admitted or currently enrolled in Engineering will be prompted to complete the Bagley Conditional Application.

  • In order to be considered for Engineering Scholarships you must complete the conditional application.
  • Only entering freshmen are required to complete the essay portion of the application.
    All other students should enter N/A in each of the essay boxes to complete the application.

Scholarships are awarded based on several criteria, including test scores, grades, leadership, and intended major. Awards are based on available funding and may have requirements for renewal.
The Bagley College of Engineering has around 450 individual scholarship funds available for students, and some of these funds support multiple students. There are clearly too many to list individually, but we have listed a few scholarships to highlight a few special programs we offer.

Students do not need to be concerned about applying for individual scholarships. The General Scholarship application and the Engineering Conditional application from us with the information needed to match students to the best scholarship.

Thames Scholars Annual Scholarship

The Thames Scholars Program is a new program in the Bagley College of Engineering made possible by the Thames Family Foundation (officers, Jerry and Judy Kaye Thames). Under this program, scholarships are available to high-achieving freshmen or continuing students interested in global leadership and who are pursuing a career in engineering. In addition to a scholarship, candidates selected for the Thames Scholars Program will receive financial support for participation in a short-term international project, internship or other travel for academic purposes. The program also provides opportunity for mentorship by faculty and by Jerry Thames. While not required, students are strongly encouraged to participate in the International Engineering Ambassadors student organization in BCoE and strong preference will be given to students pursuing a Global Leadership minor in BCoE.

  • In order to be considered for the Thames Scholars Annual Scholarship you must complete the conditional application.
  • After you complete and submit your Bagley Conditional Application, you will be prompted to complete the Thames Scholars Annual Scholarship application if you meet the requirements.

Christy & Tim Duncan Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Duncan established this scholarship for junior and senior engineering students to expose themselves to business concepts and to encourage them to think more entrepreneurial.

  • In order to be considered for the Christy & Tim Duncan Young Entrepreneurship Scholarship you must complete the conditional application.
  • After you complete and submit your Bagley Conditional Application, you will be prompted to complete the Christy & Tim Duncan Young Entrepreneurship Scholarship application if you meet the requirements.

Turner A. Wingo Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Mr. Turner Wingo established this scholarship for engineering students to support junior and senior engineering students pursing and making progress towards the entrepreneurship certificate.

  • In order to be considered for the Turner A. Wingo Entrepreneurship Scholarship you must complete the conditional application.
  • After you complete and submit your Bagley Conditional Application, you will be prompted to complete the Turner A. Wingo Entrepreneurship Scholarship application if you meet the requirements.

Bulldog Engineering Transfer Student (BETS) scholarship

The goal of the Bulldog Engineering Transfer Student (BETS) scholarship program at Mississippi State University (MSU) is to provide financial support and mentoring to improve graduation outcomes for eligible transfer students who major in computer, electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineering.

  • Students are eligible to receive a BETS Scholarship if they meet the following criteria: (1) are low income, (2) have unmet financial need, (3) are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, (4) have completed a minimum of 48 hours at another institution of higher education prior to transferring to MSU, and (5) are enrolled full time in CPE, EE, IE, or ME. Additional preferred qualifications that will be used in selection decisions include: (1) transfer GPA of 3.00 or higher, (2) grade of B or higher in Calculus 1 and Physics 1.
  • In order to be considered for the Bulldog Engineering Transfer Student (BETS) Scholarship you must complete the conditional application.
  • After you complete and submit your Bagley Conditional Application, you will be prompted to complete the Bulldog Engineering Transfer Student (BETS) Scholarship application if you meet the requirements.

Questions?
Please contact Madison Taylor at mlt564@msstate.edu.