Statesman Freshman Scholarship

Awarded to one (1) incoming freshman who has.
- Cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.75
- Composite ACT of at least 28 or SAT Total of at least 1300
- Super Score will be used for scholarship consideration

Scholarship notes:
- Award can be received up to eight (8) 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 8 semesters
Deadline
01/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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.