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πŸ’° Alcorn State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
5
In-State Awards
$2,500-$18,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,500-$18,000/yr

Alcorn State University offers 5 merit scholarships. Awards run $2,500-$18,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $8,105, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Alcorn State University

Tuition & fees
$8,105
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Largest annual award
$18,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,204), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Alcorn State University's website
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Other scholarships at Alcorn State University (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

ASU Foundation Phase II awards
ASU Foundation scholarships are typically towards the payment of ASU tuition and fees. In some cases, the award may also be used for ASU Housing, ASU Dining, and required textbooks at the ASU Bookstore.
Eligibility: This application phase is open for students who have an unmet financial need after all other aid has been applied and/or exhausted. Applicants should be mindful that scholarship awards are contingent on availability of funds, demonstrated financial need of applicants, academic merit, and timeliness of application submission; therefore, all applicants may not be awarded.
How to apply: ["ASU University Identification Number (UIN) required", "complete FAFSA for the current year", "ASU Foundation Phase II Scholarship Application submitted online", "application submitted between August 15, 2025 and August 22, 2025"]
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Mississippi Community College Transfer Graduates
$2,500/yr
This scholarship covers $2,500 per year.
Eligibility: Scholarship is awarded to those who have graduated from a Mississippi Community College and who earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale in an academic program when they graduated.
How to apply: ["graduated from a Mississippi Community College", "submit a final transcript no later than 15 days after community college graduation", "maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal", "application on file by April 1st"]
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President’s Excellence
$18,000/yr
This scholarship covers up to $18,000 per year.
Eligibility: The President’s Excellence scholarship is awarded to enrolling Freshmen with a composite score of 28 or above on the ACT or its equivalence on the SAT (reading and math only) and a 3.0 or better high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale upon graduation.
How to apply: ["first-time freshman", "file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)", "submit a final transcript no later than 15 days after high school graduation", "application on file by April 1st"]
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Provost Scholar
$15,000/yr
This scholarship covers up to $15,000 per year.
Eligibility: The Provost Scholar scholarship is awarded to enrolling Freshmen with a composite score of 24-27 on the ACT or its equivalence on the SAT (reading and math only) and a 3.0 or better high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale upon graduation.
How to apply: ["first-time freshman", "file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)", "submit a final transcript no later than 15 days after high school graduation", "application on file by April 1st"]
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University Scholar
$5,000/yr
This scholarship covers $5,000 per year.
Eligibility: The University Scholar scholarship is awarded to students with 22 or 23 on the ACT or its equivalence on the SAT (reading and math only) and a 3.0 or better high school grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale upon graduation.
How to apply: ["first-time freshman", "submit a final transcript no later than 15 days after high school graduation", "application on file by April 1st"]
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Common questions about Alcorn State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Alcorn State University give?

Published awards range $2,500-$18,000/yr. Alcorn State University lists 5 merit scholarships in total.

Does Alcorn State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,500-$18,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Alcorn State University?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Alcorn State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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