Sumners Scholarship at Mississippi State University 2025

Eligibility Criteria for the Sumners Scholarship at Mississippi State University 2025:

Award Criteria for undergraduates:

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.50.
• Be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi.
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours (full-time student status).
• Be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship.
• Submit an application annually to be considered for continued funding.

Award Criteria for graduates:

• Be enrolled as a graduate student at an accredited institution.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.50.
• Be a permanent resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, or Webster counties in Mississippi.
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 9 semester hours (full-time graduate status).
• Be a Mississippi resident to qualify for this scholarship.
• Submit an application annually to be considered for continued funding.

Value of the Sumners Scholarship at Mississippi State University 2025:

The Sumners Scholarship provides a maximum award of $22,000 over four years, with $5,500 awarded per year for both undergraduate and graduate students. This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and graduate students, offering the same funding amount for each level of study.

Application Process:

The Sumners Scholarship application can be submitted online, where applicants must select MSU and meet the appropriate deadlines for consideration.

Application Deadline:

• Fall: September 15
• Spring: February 15