MUW
Scholarships for Freshmen
MUW offers
a generous scholarship program for students. You have the opportunity to
join us for Scholars’ Day on November 21, 2008 or February 6, 2009. MUW provides the
opportunity, during Scholars' Day, to compete for four of our most
prestigious scholarships available, such as the Centennial, Honors,
University, and Reneau scholarships.
Scholars Day
To apply for the
Centennial, Honors, University, and Reneau scholarships, students must
be admitted to the university and should submit the following to the
Office of Admissions by a priority deadline of November 7, 2008 for
November date and January 23, 2009 for February date:
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Scholars’ Day
application
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Letter of
recommendation from Guidance Counselor
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Scholars' Day Questionnaire
Click here to learn more about Scholars' Day
Centennial
The Centennial
scholarship is designed to allow superior students, entering college
for the first time, to participate in intellectual endeavors without
concern for cost. Centennial scholarships cover general tuition,
out-of-state tuition (if applicable), room/board, and a small book
stipend. These renewable scholarships range from $36,196 to $59,360
over a four year period. This scholarship also includes a one time
award of $5,000 to be used toward a study abroad program sponsored
by the Ina E. Gordy Honors College. To be considered for these
scholarships, students must meet both of the following criteria and
attend Scholars’ Day:
Students who
receive the Centennial will be required to participate fully in the
Residential Honors Program of the Ina E. Gordy Honors College. The
Residential Honors Program is an innovative living-learning
experience for MUW’s most illustrious scholarship holders.
Honors Award
Honors Award is our
second most prestigious awards and the average amount is $25,483
over a four year period. This scholarship also includes a one time
award of $2,500 to be used toward a study abroad program sponsored
by the Ina E. Gordy Honors College. To be considered for these
awards, students must meet both of the following criteria and attend
Scholars’ Day:
Students who
receive the Centennial will be required to participate fully in the
Residential Honors Program of the Ina E. Gordy Honors College. The
Residential Honors Program is an innovative living-learning
experience for MUW’s most illustrious scholarship holders.
University
The average amount
of this award is $16,000 over a four year period. To be considered
for this scholarship, students must meet both of the following
requirements and attend Scholars’ Day:
Reneau
The average amount
of this award is $12,600 over a four year period. To be considered
for this scholarship, students must meet both of the following
requirements and attend Scholars’ Day:
Other Available
Scholarships
In addition to the
scholarships offered on Scholars’ Day, MUW offers many other
scholarships to prospective students. Students must be admitted to
the university and submit the enclosed scholarship application by a
priority deadline of April 1. Read on to learn more about available
scholarships, and apply today!
Alumni
Residents of
Mississippi whose parents graduated from MUW are eligible to apply
for this renewable scholarship in the amount of $1,600 over a four
year period. Students must submit a scholarship application by
priority deadline of April 1.
Alumni
Out-of-State
Out-of-state students whose parents graduated from MUW are eligible
to apply for these renewable scholarships which cover non-resident
fees. Students must submit scholarship application by priority
deadline of April 1.
Foundation
Alumni and friends have generously contributed to a number of merit
scholarships that are available to commendable students. Students
must show academic promise, leadership abilities, potential in a
specific area of study, and exemplary qualities to be eligible to be
considered for these awards. Students must submit a scholarship
application by priority deadline of April 1.
Hearin
The Robert M. Hearin Leadership scholarships, up to the amount of
$10,000 over a four year period, are based on demonstrated school
and /or community leadership. Awards may be renewable based on the
recipients’ participation in MUW’s Hearin Leadership Program and
academic performance at MUW. Applicants must meet MUW’s admission
criteria and have earned 2.5 or better on their high school core
grade point average. Entering freshmen who wish to apply must attend
the Hearin Leadership conference on January 23-25, 2009 and interview for the
scholarship.
Performance
Students who excel in performing arts are able to receive
scholarships that are available from the departments of Art and
Design and Music and Theatre. Those interested should contact the
department at 662-329-7106.
Presidential
These scholarships range from $6,000 to $7,000 over a four year
period. Students who are selected as National Merit Scholarship
Program semifinalists, finalists, and achievement finalists are
eligible to apply for these awards.
Regional
Out-of-state students that meet the following criteria may apply for
this scholarship which covers out-of-state tuition:
Students must
submit a scholarship application by priority deadline of April 1.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian
MUW awards these one year scholarships to first-time college
students who were valedictorians or salutatorians of their high
school class. The award for salutatorian is $400 and the award for
valedictorian is $500. These awards are one time awards over a one
year period. Students must submit a scholarship application by
priority deadline of April 1.
W Award of
Excellence
Students who have a minimum ACT composite score of 21 or SAT score
of 980 and a 3.00 college prep curriculum grade point average are
eligible to apply for this scholarship. The amounts of the award
vary, but range $2,000-$10,000 over a four year period.
The Office of
Admissions is eager to assist you with the scholarship process. Contact
us toll free at 877-462-8439.
**All scholarships listed in this brochure are for undergraduate
students only.
For additional
information about loans, grants and state aid, contact the Financial Aid
Center at 877-462-8439 ext. 7114, or visit their website at
www.muw.edu/finaid.
Most scholarships
and awards are for a period of one academic year (nine months). However,
some at MUW can be renewed for three additional academic year, or
graduation, whichever occurs first. All scholarship recipients must
maintain continuous fulltime enrollment in at least 24 hours per
academic year at MUW and maintain a 3.0 or higher MUW cumulative grade
point average each semester. Students may receive more than one type of
scholarship to attend MUW. However, total MUW award package, including
state, federal, institutional, and private funds may not exceed total
cost of attendance. Scholarship awards will be adjusted should the total
amount exceed this cost.
The total amount of
institutional scholarships awarded by the university may not exceed the
total cost of tuition, room, board and a book stipend.
