Southern Mississippi Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarships

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

• High-school senior entering Fall immediately after graduation without intervening college; GPA at least 3.0 and required SAT/ACT tier. Full tuition requires GPA 3.25+ and ACT 32+/SAT 1420+; FIRST-YEAR HOUSING additionally requires GPA 3.6+. Renewal GPA 2.5 plus 15 credits each Fall/Spring.; Residency: International applicants; no prior US citizenship or residence required.; Age: International students must be at least 17 on first day of classes.

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1. 1
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://www.usm.edu/scholarships-financial-wellness/freshman_scholarships/academicexcellence.php to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

2. 2
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: High-school senior entering Fall immediately after graduation without intervening college; GPA at least 3.0 and required SAT/ACT tier. Full tuition requires GPA 3.25+ and ACT 32+/SAT 1420+; FIRST-YEAR HOUSING additionally requires GPA 3.6+. Renewal GPA 2.5 plus 15 credits each Fall/Spring.; Residency: International applicants; no prior US citizenship or residence required.; Age: International students must be at least 17 on first day of classes.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

3. 3
   Check dates and next steps

   Listed deadline information: 1 March 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Provider deadline information: 1 March 2027 (time and time zone not stated). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

   Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

   If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

   If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

   If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

5. Provider deadline

   1 March 2027 (time and time zone not stated)

   Provider deadline information: 1 March 2027 (time and time zone not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.