The W cares about all of our students and their potential. That's why we've created financial awards that recognize all levels of academic achievement and provide support for your studies. We'll be happy to talk to you about what The W can do to encourage your success! To be eligible for these awards, simply apply for admission to The W, submit your transcripts from any college or university you have attended, and we will do the rest. Awards are based on completion of 24 transferable hours and your transferable grade point average. Students who have previously attended The W and are returning are not eligible for these awards. The priority deadline for awards is July 1. Students admitted after July 1 will be considered for awards if funds are still available.
Students with 24 to 47 hours at point of admission have 6 semesters of award eligibility and students with 48 hours or more at point of admission have 4 semesters of award eligibility.
REMINDER: It's important to ensure that you submit your transcript by Sept 14th to be considered for any academic scholarship.
Use our Transfer Student Cost Calculator to see how much you could receive in scholarships and grants based on your GPA and ACT score.
Students who are recognized as members of the All Academic Team can receive this $2,000 per year renewable scholarship. All that is needed is admission to The W and proof of team membership.
This award in the amount of $2,000 per year, is reserved for Phi Theta Kappa members with at least a 3.0 overall transferable GPA and 24 transferable hours. Out-of-state fees are covered if applicable. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership is required. Students with 24 to 47 hours at point of admission have 6 semesters of award eligibility and students with 48 hours or more at point of admission have 4 semesters of award eligibility.
Students who attend an Early College High School who are also members of Phi Theta Kappa with at least a 3.0 overall transferable GPA and 24 transferable hours,are eligible to receive this award in the amount of $2,000 per year. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership is required. Students with 24 to 47 hours at point of admission have 6 semesters of award eligibility and students with 48 hours or more at point of admission have 4 semesters of award eligibility.
Students that earn an Associate of Arts Degree from EMCC, are a Lowndes County resident, and have a 2.5 overall transferable GPA are eligible to apply for a scholarship that will cover the cost of tuition for four semesters at The W. Students must meet all requirements as listed on the EMCC Tuition Guarantee link below and submit the form to the Office of Admissions to be considered.
Students graduating from Golden Triangle Early College High School (GTECHS) who earn an Associate of Arts Degree from EMCC, are a Lowndes County resident, and have a 2.5 overall transferable GPA are eligible to apply for the EMCC Tuition Guarantee award that will cover the remaining cost of tuition for four semesters at The W after any university awards and grants are applied. Students must meet all requirements as listed on the EMCC Tuition Guarantee link below and submit the form to the Office of Admissions to be considered.
The Jana Brown Tyler Scholarship is equal to full tuition and is renewable but not to exceed eight semesters for a freshman and four semesters for a transfer student, based on the 124 hours required to graduate with an undergraduate degree. The student’s financial need will be considered.
The Jana Brown Tyler Scholarship is awarded to one admitted student each year who meets the following criteria:
The priority deadline to submit applications is March 15 for students from North Pontotoc High School and April 1 for students from all other Pontotoc County high schools for the following academic fall semester.
Thank you for your interest — applications for the academic year 2026–2027 will open August 15.
The G. Halbert Uplift Scholarship is awarded to one student who has been admitted to The W as a full-time freshman or first-year transfer student. Preference is given to African-American male students from Lowndes County (first preference) or Oktibbeha County (second preference) in Mississippi. The scholarship selection is based on the student's GPA and essay. The award provides $250 per semester to help support the recipient's education at The W.
The priority deadline to submit applications is August 1st for the following fall semester.
The Jeraldine Pruden Scholarship supports undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and a commitment to pursuing a career in law. Preference is given to in-state students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan to attend law school. If no eligible in-state student is available, the scholarship may be awarded to an out-of-state student who meets the same academic and career goals. Recipients are selected by the University based on these criteria.
Students Mississippi whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) graduated from The W and are an active member of the MUW Alumni Association are eligible to receive this renewable scholarship in the amount of $400.00 per year. Students must indicate on their admission application their parent(s) or grandparent(s) name and year of graduation to determine eligibility.
Alumni Scholarship are available to children and grandchildren of active members of the MUW Alumni Association. To be considered an active member, alumni must make a donation to the MUW Alumni Association.
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association's Legacy Scholarship is awarded to one family member of an alum who has been admitted to MUW as a new, full-time student. The MUWAA Legacy Scholarship selection is based on the student’s potential for academic and leadership success at MUW. Criteria should not include student's financial need.
Amount: $2,500 (divided equally between fall and spring semesters)
The Culinary Arts Institute has two departmental scholarships which can be awarded each fall semester. The annual awards are supported by funds from two endowed scholarships funded by the MUW Alumni Association from the proceeds of the Southern Grace cookbook and through contributions to the scholarship.
Applications should include:
Culinary Arts Advisory Board Scholarship and Southern Grace Scholarship Application
The Mississippi University for Women Alumni Association’s First Generation College Student Scholarship is established to support a First Generation College Student and to help alleviate some of the financial concerns associated with furthering their education at MUW. The University recognizes a First Generation (First Gen) student by using a student’s eligibility for the federal Pell Grant (meaning that if a student qualifies for Pell that will equate to first-generation status) and/or having the student attest that neither of their parents has completed a 4-year degree.
Amount: $1,000/Year
The W does not charge out of state tuition! All students pay the same tuition rate regardless of their residency.
The Women’s College curriculum is built on The W’s strong foundation of courses across majors that focus on women’s and gender issues. The W’s expert faculty help you increase your gender awareness while you develop community with other Women’s College students and gain support for developing as a leader and pursuing your own goals. Students complete one of two pathways, 1884 Scholar or 1884 Fellow. The name of each path honors The W’s creation in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States.
All MUW students regardless of gender are eligible to enroll in the Women’s College. Students receiving Women’s College scholarships must complete all the requirements as either an 1884 Scholar or an 1884 Fellow, including one or more hours of course credit per semester until all course requirements are met, after which they must complete two activity points per semester awarded for program attendance, volunteer opportunity participation, etc. Both 1884 Scholars and 1884 Fellows receive special recognition at graduation.
Women’s College Curriculum and Scholarship Application
The 1884 Scholar Scholarships and 1884 Fellow Scholarships are awarded in two rounds for incoming students. The deadline for the first round is March 1 and the deadline for the second is April 15.
In addition to the academic and need-based scholarships that are awarded to you during the admissions process, many of the academic programs and departments at The W have separate scholarships that are exclusively for their majors. These scholarships have their own application, deadline, and selection process.
Your financial aid package will likely include a variety of options, scholarships are just one part. Learn more about federal financial aid, state financial aid, grants, student work-study programs, and military benefits. If you require student loans, you can get more information on that process at the Financial Aid Center. For additional information about loans, grants and state aid, contact the Financial Aid Center at 877-462-8439 ext. 7114.
All scholarships listed are for undergraduate students only.
Most MUW scholarships and awards are for a period of one academic year (fall and spring only). In order to recieve and renew scholarships, all scholarship recipients must earn at least 12 hours per semester at The W and maintain a 2.5 or higher MUW cumulative grade point average per academic year. Students with 24 to 47 hours at point of admission have 6 semesters of award eligibility and students with 48 hours or more at point of admission have 4 semesters of award eligibility. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to have their award renewed. Students may receive more than one type of scholarship to attend The W. However, the total W award package, including state, federal, institutional, and private funds, may not exceed total cost of attendance. 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.