Transfer Scholarships

Transfer Scholarships

Scholarship amounts listed below are for students entering 2024-2025. To calculate potential transfer scholarships you can use our scholarship calculator.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded for 5 semesters, and depending on your GPA will either be $1,000 or $2,000 a semester.

$5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year

GPA: 3.25-3.49

Award Information

  • The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is offered over 5 semesters for $1,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $5,000.
  • Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
    • This includes submission of your Phi Theta Kappa verification

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded for 5 semesters, and depending on your GPA will either be $1,000 or $2,000 a semester.

$10,000 over five semesters, $4,000 per year

GPA: 3.50+

Award Information

  • The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is offered over 5 semesters for $2,000 per semester for a maximum amount of $10,000.
  • Submission of the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship application found in the "Recommended" list under the "Opportunities" tab in the MSU scholarship portal
    • This includes submission of your Phi Theta Kappa verification.

Transfer Academic Scholarship

Awarded to 2-year and 4-year transfer students transferring to the university.

$5,000 over five semesters, $2,000 per year

GPA: 3.25+

Award Information
This scholarship value is $1,000 a semester over 5 semesters equalling a maximum amount of $5,000.

Award Criteria

  • 3.25 cumulative GPA
  • For Mississippi Residents, this scholarship may be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Transfer Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship

Awarded to 2-year and 4-year transfer students transferring to the university.

$30,000 over five semesters, $12,000 per year

GPA: 3.25 - 3.74

Award Information
This scholarship level is $6,000 a semester over 5 semesters equaling a maximum amount of $30,000.

Award Criteria

  • 3.25 -3.74 GPA
  • May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa and Transfer Academic Scholarships

$35,000 over five semesters, $14,000 per year

GPA: 3.75+

Award Information
This scholarship level is $7,000 a semester over 5 semesters equalling a maximum amount of $35,000.

Award Criteria

  • 3.75 - 4.0 GPA
  • May be awarded in addition to the Phi Theta Kappa and Transfer Academic Scholarships