Mississippi State University

National Recognition Program Scholarship

UnconfirmedCollege program

This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award
Fall 2026: $40,000 over four years ($10,000 per year), plus possible additional coverage of non-resident tuition for eligible students. Renewable for up to 8 semesters.
Deadline
Fall 2026 priority deadline was December 1, 2025; fall 2027 date not yet posted.
How to apply
Submit your College Board National Recognition Program certificate and apply to MSU by the priority deadline.
Who can apply
Entering first-time freshmen with a College Board National Recognition Program award (African American, Hispanic, Indigenous or Rural/Small Town) and a 9th to 11th grade GPA of 3.0+.
Good to know
Page shows the fall 2026 term. Renewal: 3.0 college GPA and continuous full-time enrollment.
Details
Before Early Action