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• The University of Mississippi • The University of Tennessee,
Phone: 850-263-3261 Website: https://www.baptistcollege.edu/ The Baptist College of Florida participates in the full range of state and federal aid programs. In addition, several other programs are offered to help students meet the cost of attending the college. Financial assistance offered can be in the form of grants, employment, loans, or scholarships. The applicant’s financial need, academic achievement, community and school service, and potential achievement may be considered in determining eligibility for different programs. A student must first fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Institutional funds include scholarships from the Florida Baptist Convention and The Baptist College of Florida (Florida Ministerial Aid), and over 100 institutional scholarships. Christ is Our Salvation Loan fund and BCF short-term loans are available to qualifying students. Outside sources include Alabama Baptist Foundation, Georgia Baptist Foundation, Lois B. & John F. Hipps Scholarship, L. Don Miley Scholarship, Alabama and Florida Prepaid Tuition Programs.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI (Ole MISS)
Address: Office of Financial Aid 257 Martindale University, MS 38677 Phone: 800-891-4596 Email: finaid@olemiss.edu Website: www.olemiss.edu www.finaid.olemiss.edu/scholarships
Academic Excellence Scholarship National Merit Semifinalist/ Finalist Award:
• Award amount: Currently valued at $56,272 ($14,068 per year–includes a full-tuition scholarship, currently valued at $8,718 per year and the standard cost of double-occupancy room in a campus residence hall currently valued at $5,350 per year). Non-Resident students will also receive a full non-resident scholarship currently valued at $15,954 per year. Finalist may receive additional awards. This scholarship is awarded in lieu of the Academic Excellence Scholarship. • Eligibility: Entering freshmen with National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist status and a 3.0 or higher GPA. • How to apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi. Provide documentation of National Merit standing. • Deadline: Follows National Merit announcement timeline.
National Merit Finalist Award:
• Award amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year). • Eligibility: Entering freshman with finalist status and selection of Ole Miss as first choice and who are not receiving a National Merit Corpo-
Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying.
rate award. • How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi. Select Ole Miss as first-choice school with National Merit office. • Deadline: Follows National Merit announcement timeline.
Barnard Scholarship:
• Award amount: $20,000 ($5,000 / year). • Eligibility: Entering freshmen who have achieved National Merit Finalist status and have a 3.0 or higher high school GPA. • How to Apply: Gain admission to The University of Mississippi. Provide documentation of National Merit standing. • Deadline: Follows National Merit announcement timeline.
National Hispanic Recognition Awards:
• $8,000 ($2,000 per year). • Entering freshmen named to the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program after taking the PSAT/NMSQT.
High School Valedictorian / Salutatorian Scholarship:
• $6,000 ($1,500 per year). • Entering freshmen who are named valedictorian or salutatorian of their high school. • Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
Student Body President:
• $6,000 ($1,500 per year). • Entering freshmen who served in the top elected position in their high school as president of the entire student body. • Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
Eagle Scout / Gold Award:
• $6,000 ($1,500 per year). • Entering freshmen who have achieved the levels of Eagle Scout or Gold Award. • Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
Boys State / Girls State:
• $4,000 ($1,000 per year). • Entering freshmen who are named as governor to their state OR the state delegate to Boys Nation/Girls Nation. • Confirmation must be received within the first term of enrollment.
The University of Mississippi Foundation Scholarships:
• Up to cost of attendance after other awards. • The package includes a $12,000 stipend for educational activities outside the classroom, including study abroad, research, and other enrichment pursuits. • Entering freshman with exceptional academic and leadership records. • Deadline: January 5.
Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying.