University Scholarships

We Want You to Join In and Stand Out

Delta State knows the importance of a quality education and awarding scholarships is one of the primary ways for DSU to help students achieve their educational goals. If you are interested in attending DSU, you may be eligible for one of over 400 Delta State University scholarships totaling over five million dollars that DSU invests in students each year.

Scholarship Application

Knowledge is power and DSU wants to provide you with all of the tools necessary to join in and stand out. The Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS) was created to help guide you to scholarships at DSU. Let OSMS do the work for you!

Once you apply at DSU, OSMS will use the information in your application to automatically match you to available scholarships for which you qualify. OSMS will notify you when these scholarships are offered. Using OSMS, you can view scholarships, accept your awards, and much more.

To log in to the system and explore what is available, use your OkraMail account. To view available scholarships at Delta State University, click on the “view scholarships” button.

Dates and Deadlines

To be eligible for consideration, students must complete the scholarship checklist within the specified deadlines outlined in OSMS.

August 1 Admissions application available
October 1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available
November Scholarship application available in OSMS
*Completed FAFSA must be on file to be considered for scholarships
Late-January Academic scholarships awarded
February 1 Academic scholarship award notices sent
Mid-February Departmental scholarships are available
July 1 Departmental scholarship notices sent

Scholarship Checklist for Undergraduate Students

Incoming students will be automatically matched to academic scholarships offered through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on their GPA and/or ACT score. To be considered for academic scholarships, the following steps must be completed by the specified deadlines.

Incoming Domestic Students

Complete the admission application
Admission Application may be submitted as early as August 1. All required admission documents must be received by December 1.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA Application by December 1. The FAFSA is available beginning October 1. If additional documentation is requested, information will be sent via email and posted in your myDSU Portal. All requested documentation must be received by January 15.
View scholarship opportunities in the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS).
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Respond to all scholarship offers through OSMS (Okra Scholarship Management System) within 7 days of receiving email notification.

Incoming International Students

Complete the International Admission Application by June 1.
All required admission documents must be received by July 1.
View scholarship opportunities in the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS).
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Respond to all scholarship offers through OSMS (Okra Scholarship Management System) within 7 days of receiving email notification.

Current Students

View scholarship opportunities in the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS).
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA Application by March 1.
The FAFSA is available beginning October 1. If additional documentation is requested, information will be sent via email and posted in your myDSU Portal.
Respond to all scholarship offers through OSMS (Okra Scholarship Management System) within 7 days of receiving email notification.