All Opportunities

The Golden Opportunities Scholarship and Competitive Programs Application System (GO System) is the hub for all scholarships at The University of Southern Mississippi. It houses a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students (both undergraduate and graduate). Over 900 scholarships, including opportunities for USM Foundation Scholarships, Freshman and Transfer Academic and Designation-Based scholarships, the Luckyday Scholars Program, Honors College Incoming Freshman Admission and Scholarships, and academic/interest awards.

Note that students must be admitted to the university in order to access the scholarship portal.

  • Step 1: To begin applying for and accepting scholarships, students must sign in with their Campus ID (Wxxxxxx) and SOAR password.

  • Step 2: Complete and submit the general application. A green check mark means you have successfully submitted the application.

    Automatch Scholarships: Once you complete your General Application, you will be matched with scholarships for which you immediately qualify. All students who qualify will be auto-matched to these opportunities. Qualifying does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship. If awarded, students will receive an email to their USM email account requesting they log in and accept their award. Automatch scholarships will appear with “None” listed under the “Action” column, which means an additional application is not required for consideration. The “Deadline” column indicates the deadline to complete the application to receive consideration. This is not the deadline to accept the award.

    Award Amount: The number and award amount of scholarships are for general information purposes only and should not be considered a guarantee of what you will receive if selected. Actual award amounts vary based on students’ individual eligibility, funds available and other factors.

  • Step 3: To see a list of all scholarships administered in the GO System, click the “Opportunities” tab at the top of the page, then select the All drop-down link to view and/or apply for additional scholarships that may apply to you. This list shows all scholarships in the GO System., so please note you may not qualify for all scholarships listed.

    If there is an apply to button, then there may be additional application materials required. All of these apply-to awards will show up under your Recommended tab to ensure you are able to view these options if applicable.

  • Step 4: Check your USM email address throughout the year for University scholarship offers and instructions on how to accept.

  • Step 5: If offered a scholarship, accept the scholarship in GO and complete additional post-acceptance steps (if applicable).
    The post-acceptance step is simply a thank-you note to the donor that must be submitted on your behalf.
    • Opportunities Table
    Award Name Actions
    $1,000.00 Luckyday Residential Leadership Scholar
    Scholarship for continuing Luckyday Scholars who are choosing to live in...
    		Deadline03/23/2025
    Varies Oseola McCarty Scholarship Program
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student with...
    		Deadline04/01/2025
    Amount generally ranges from $500-$3,000 Pathways Summer Scholarship
    This scholarship exists to help offset the costs of pursuing an...
    		Deadline05/01/2025
    $1,000 annually for two years Honors College: Honors Keystone Application
    This is the application for admission to the Southern Miss Honors...
    		Deadline07/15/2025
    One-time award to cover one class (3 or 4 credit hours) tuition-free. University-Based Agreement: Test Drive A Degree Scholarship
    Test Drive a Degree Scholarships are available to incoming students....
    		Deadline08/05/2025
    $500 Online Student Scholarship - Graduate
    This one-time, $500 scholarship is awarded to fully online students with...
    		Deadline08/15/2025
    $500 Online Student Scholarship - Undergraduate
    This one-time, $500 scholarship is awarded to fully online students with...
    		Deadline08/15/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls Nation Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls Nation Scholarships is...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls State Scholarship (Mississippi Residents Only)
    Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship - Local (Mississippi Residents Only)
    Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based:...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship - State (Mississippi Residents Only)
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women’s Scholarship...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship is...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: STAR Student Scholarship (Mississippi Residents Only)
    Mississippi Residents Only: The Freshman Designation-Based: STAR...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Student Body President Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Student Body President Scholarship is...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2000 annual for 4 years Freshman Designation-Based: Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
    The Freshman Designation-Based: Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2,000 Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship
    Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2,000.00 Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based: Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic First State/National Team Scholarship
    Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2,000.00 Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based: Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship
    Incoming Fall Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $6,000.00 Incoming Fall Transfer: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
    The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to incoming transfer...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    3,000 Incoming Freshman Associate Achievement Scholarship
    This scholarship is designated for dual-enrolled high school seniors who...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $3,000 Incoming Freshman: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
    This scholarship is designated for dual-enrolled high school seniors who...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    This award is for $2,000 ($500 per semester) Incoming Spring Transfer Designation-Based: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Scholarship
    Mississippi Residents Only: Incoming Spring Transfer Designation-Based...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    This award is for $2,000 total ($500 per semester) Incoming Spring Transfer Designation-Based: Phi Theta Kappa All-Academic First State/National Team Scholarship
    Incoming Spring Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $2,000 Incoming Spring Transfer Designation-Based: Phi Theta Kappa Officer Scholarship
    Incoming Spring Transfer Designation-Based Scholarships are available to...
    		Deadline08/25/2025
    $0.00 School of Construction and Design Incoming Student Scholarship
    This scholarship is for incoming freshmen or transfer students majoring...
    		Deadline08/31/2025
    $500.00 Association of Office Professionals Scholarship
    This scholarship is to support students pursuing a degree in education,...
    $0.00 E-Sport Athletic Scholarship Award
    This scholarship is awarded to E-Sport student-athletes based on their...
    Varies GCRL Summer Field Program: Library Assistantship
    This one-time summer scholarship is awarded to 4 GCRL Summer Field...
    $855.00 GCRL Summer Field Program: Residence Hall Assistantship
    This one-time, summer scholarship is awarded to 2 GCRL Summer Field...
    Award is worth $4,000 annually for three years Incoming Fall Transfer Academic: University Transfer Academic Scholarship (0-47 hours; 3.0 or higher transfer cumulative GPA)
    Incoming Fall Transfer Academic Scholarships are available to incoming...
    $1,000.00 Kennard Scholars Program Scholarship
    The Kennard Scholars Program offers a variety of resources to aid...
    $1,000.00 Kennard Scholars Service Award
    The Kennard Service Scholarship was created to award scholarships to...
    $1,000.00 Kennard Scholars Service Award
    The Kennard Service Scholarship was created to award scholarships to...
    This scholarship is equivalent to tuition, campus housing, meal plan, and a semester book stipend for four years. Students are also eligible for a one-time, study-abroad stipend. National Merit Scholarship: Finalist
    The National Merit Scholarship: Finalist is available to students the...
    This scholarship is equivalent to tuition for four years. National Merit Scholarship: Semifinalist
    The National Merit Scholarship: Semifinalist is available to students...
    $476.00 School of Performing & Visual Arts: Art & Design Program Service Award Scholarships
    Scholarships to students majoring in Art & Design. Scholarships are...
    $1,492.80 School of Performing & Visual Arts: Dance Program Special Scholarships
    Scholarships to students majoring in Dance. Scholarships are partial and...
    $0.00 Summer Scholarship Appeal
    This application is for students who are currently admitted to The...
    $2,200.00 University Based Agreement: Police Academy - SRPSI
    Police Academy Scholarships are available to eligible participants in...
    A one-time award will be split equally between fall and spring semesters (two semester maximum award). University-Based Agreement: Pageant Scholarship
    Pageant Scholarships are available to local (Forrest/Lamar Counties)...
    This is a one-time award of $2,000 ($1,000 per semester). University-Based Agreement: VEX Scholarship
    The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation seeks to increase...
    Varies John and Molly Mann Annual Scholarship Fund
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who...
    		Ended
    Varies Singing River Federal Credit Union Annual Scholarship Fund
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student from...
    		Ended
    Varies Stephen L. Hatten Sigma Chi Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to students who are...
    		Ended
    Varies Undergraduate Retention Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to provide a scholarship to a student who...
    		Ended
    Varies 1910 Annual Scholarship - Danny F. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student in any...
    		Ended
    Varies Barbara Bond Mostert Choreographic Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to a student who...
    		Ended
    Varies Delta Tau Delta Development Fund
    The purpose of this fund is to fund scholarships, student development...
    		Ended
    $500 Dr. Dennis Phillips Sport Managment Annual Scholarship
    The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship to any student...
    		Ended
    Varies Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research Development Fund
    The purpose of this fund is to provide discretionary dlollars to support...
    		Ended