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The Millsaps Office of Financial Aid is committed to joining with students' families to make a Millsaps education as affordable as possible. Most students who enroll at Millsaps receive financial assistance from us; in fact, more than 95% of this year's entering students received some kind of assistance.
There are several types of aid available to you.
Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships at Millsaps are competitive and are awarded without regard to financial need. From the Second Century Scholarships to smaller, specialized endowed scholarships, all our awards seek to recognize outstanding achievement and/or potential for success in a collegiate setting. In order to be considered for academic scholarships at Millsaps, the Application for Admissions and Scholarships (or the Common Application) is the only document needed. Paper applications are available by calling the Millsaps Admissions Office at 800-352-1050. Be sure to postmark the application or apply online by the appropriate deadline to ensure maximum scholarship consideration.
Millsaps Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
Millsaps Presidential Scholarships - Up to $22,000*
Outstanding students with demonstrated records of excellent academic performance are candidates for Millsaps Presidential Scholarships. Submit the Undergraduate Application for Admission or the Common Application.
Second Century Scholarships and Millsaps Awards- Up to $20,000 renewable*
Millsaps Awards and Second Century Scholarships recognize students who have distinguished themselves academically and/or have made significant contributions to their schools and communities.
Music Artistic Merit Scholarships - $22,000* renewable
This audition based scholarships recognizes students who excel in the music field, through voice, piano, organ, or another instrument and who plan to major in music. An on campus audition is required of all applicants. Interested students should apply for admissions by the Early Action Deadline of December 1.
Candidates should visit the Fine Arts Audition page to obtain specific requirements for the audition.
Millsaps Studio Art and Art History Scholarship - $22,000* renewable
These scholarships are awarded to students who are interested in majoring in art or art history. These scholarships will be awarded based on an on-campus portfolio review or an interview. Interested students should apply for admission by the Early Action Deadline of December 1.
Candidates should visit the Fine Arts Audition page to obtain specific requirements for the audition.
Music Ensemble Scholarships - $500 - $3,000* renewable
This scholarship is for students who would like to participate in music while at Millsaps, but do not plan on majoring in music. An on campus audition is required of all applicants. Interested students should apply for admissions by the Early Action Deadline of December 1.
Candidates should visit the Fine Arts Audition page to obtain specific requirements for the audition.
Art Exhibition Scholarship and Art History Scholarship - $500 - $3,000* renewable
These awards are given to students who are willing to contribute in a significant and meaningful way to the Art Department, but do not plan to major in art or art history. Awarding of the scholarships is based on an on campus portfolio review and/or interview. Interested students should apply for admissions by the Early Action Deadline of December 1.
Candidates should visit the Fine Arts Audition page to obtain specific requirements for the audition.
Theatre Ensemble Scholarship - $500 - $3,000* renewable
This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate the potential to significantly contribute to the Theatre Department. An on campus audition is required of all applicants. Interested students should apply for admissions by the Early Action Deadline of December 1.
Candidates should visit the Fine Arts Audition page to obtain specific requirements for the audition.
Jonathan Sweat Music Scholarships - $2,000 to $4,000 renewable*
These scholarships are for students who commit to a major in music. Named for emeritus professor Dr. Jonathan Sweat, these scholarships recognize students who demonstrate extraordinary potential to excel in music performance. Renewal is contingent upon a successful student record of quality performance at Millsaps College. Requires audition on Fine Arts Audition days.
Business, Pre-Medical Studies, Science & Pre-Ministerial Scholarships - Up to $3,000 renewable*
These awards are for students intending to major in programs related to business, medicine, or the ministry and are based on students' demonstrated academic excellence.
Charles and Eloise Else Scholars Program - $3,000 renewable*
Submit admission application by postmark deadline February 1.
Kelly Gene Cook Scholarships - Up to $8,000 renewable*
Based on financial need; need based eligibility must be reestablished annually. Selection and interview set by the Kelly Gene Cook Charitable Foundation
E.H. Sumners Grant - Amount determined annually; renewable*
Submit admission application by postmark deadline February 1.
*Note: All renewable scholarships are contingent on meeting specific eligibility criteria provided with the award. The awards are renewable for three years, to a maximum total of four years of full-time enrollment at Millsaps College.
If an accepted student is eligible to be considered for multiple awards from the following list, the student will receive the award with the highest monetary value: Presidential Scholar, Second Century Scholar, Millsaps Award, E. H. Sumners Grant, Millsaps Methodist Merit Scholarships, Tuition-Exchange Benefit, and Staff/Faculty Tuition Benefit.
Millsaps United Methodist Scholarships
John Wesley Scholarship
The John Wesley Scholarship is worth 1/2 the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board. This scholarship is awarded to United Methodist students, admitted to Millsaps College, who have a completed admissions application by December 1 and who have an ACT score of 26 or above (1170 SAT) with a minimum GPA of 3.5. To apply for Wesley Scholarship, a recommendation letter verifying church membership should be sent from the student's Minister or Youth Minister by December 1. The John Wesley Scholarship locks in at the rates above based on the student's first year costs.
Dollars for Scholars
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) will provide a $1000 matching scholarship to the first eligible 325 applicants on a first-come,first-served basis. The sponsoring church must remit a check payable to UMHEF for $1,000 with the completed application form. Candidates must be enrolled or enrolling as a full-time student in the fall semester, in a UM-related college, university, or seminary and be an active member of the UMC for at least one year. Upon verification of enrollment UMHEF will transfer $2,000 to the institution. Only one application per church will be accepted. Only one application per student will be accepted. All information must be completed in order to be considered.
Other Methodist scholarships are offered by UMHEF and GBHEM. Applications are available at http://www.umhef.org/ and www.gbhem.org.
Millsaps United Methodist Scholarships
Submit Millsaps Application for United Methodist Scholarships by March 1 deadline. Several competitive scholarships with varied amounts are available. Application information available at www.millsaps.edu/finaid.
Millsaps Scholarships for Incoming Transfer Students
*Note: If an accepted transfer student is eligible to be considered for multiple awards from the following list, the student will receive only the award with the highest monetary value: Millsaps Awards, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, E.H. Sumners Grant, Tuition Exchange benefit, Staff/Faculty tuition benefit. One exception: Millsaps Awards and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships can be awarded together. Renewal of all scholarships is contingent upon meeting specific eligibility criteria provided with the award.
Need-Based Financial Aid
To apply for need-based financial aid, students must begin the process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We recommend completing this form as soon as possible after January 1, and before our priority financial aid filing date of March 1. Need-based aid recipients must reapply and requalify each year.
There are several types of need-based assistance for which you may demonstrate eligibility:
State Aid for Mississippi Residents
Applications and eligibility requirements for these and other state grants are available from the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid at http://www.mississippi.edu/.
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