Statesman Transfer Scholarship

Awarded to one (1) incoming transfer who has:
- Cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.75 from a regionally accredited community college(s) or 4-year institution(s).
- Earned (or anticipate earning before enrollment) a university-parallel associate degree from a regionally accredited community college or university.
- Not graduated with a bachelor’s degree.

Scholarship notes:
- Award can be received up to four (4) semesters of full-time attendance, excluding summers
- Other institutional scholarships, including those from the Delta State University Foundation, cannot be awarded with this scholarship.

Applicant must submit the following –
1) Application questions
2) Completed FAFSA

Application will be available November 1st – January 15th

Award
100% tuition, room, board, SAF, CIF, FDRF for 4 semesters
Deadline
01/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Share a challenge or obstacle you have faced that shaped who you are today. Discuss what you learned from the experience, how you grew as a result, and how those lessons will guide your contributions to the DSU campus and beyond.
  2. Describe how your educational goals align with Delta State University's mission. Explain how receiving this scholarship would empower you to make a meaningful impact on your community or chosen field after graduation.
  3. Imagine you have the opportunity to design a project or initiative that improves life in the Mississippi Delta or your home community. Describe your idea, its intended impact, and the steps you would take to make it a reality while a student a student at Delta State.