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Delta State University is proud to recognize students who have achieved academic excellence. We offer a variety of competitive scholarships including: ACT, National Merit finalist and semi-finalist, Valedictorian, Salutatorian, Phi Theta Kappa, and privately funded.
All students must be admitted to the University to be considered for scholarships. In addition to being admitted, students must also submit a completed scholarship application by March 1. The scholarship application requires a resume, essay, and a completed FAFSA.
First-Time Freshman | National Merit | Valedictorian and Salutatorian |
Community College Transfer | Out-of-State Scholarships
First-time Freshmen Scholarships *
ACT Range
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SAT Range
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Total Award
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Award per Year
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| 21-23 |
980-1080 |
$ 2,000 |
$ 500 |
| 24-25 |
1090-1160 |
$ 4,000 |
$ 1,000 |
| 26-27 |
1170-1240 |
$ 5,600 |
$ 1,400 |
| 28-29 |
1250-1320 |
$ 7,200 |
$ 1,800 |
| 30-31 |
1330-1390 |
$10,400 |
$ 2,600 |
| 32-36 |
1400-1600 |
$14,400 |
$ 3,600 |
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National Merit
| Finalist |
$20,000 |
$ 5,000 |
| Semi-Finalist |
$12,000 |
$ 3,000 |
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Valedictorian and Salutatorian scholarships are awarded for one year only; the amounts are $1000 and $500 respectively. A scholarship application is not required; awards will be made once the final transcript has been received from the high school.
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Community College Transfer Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa scholarships are available to members transferring a minimum of 60 academic semester hours. Students who have attended a community college only will be considered for this scholarship. The PTK scholarship is a total award of $6,200, payable $1,550 for four consecutive semesters. This scholarship is renewable after the first year provided the student has completed 30 semester hours and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Out-of-State Scholarships
Non-resident students meeting the above criteria may be awarded a scholarship to assist with out-of-state fees.
Delta State University Scholarship Policy:
Institutional, foundation, and state funded scholarships are subject to a maximum yearly amount not to exceed the actual cost of tuition, average room and board, and a $600 per year book allowance.
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* Freshmen scholarship guidelines include:
- Minimum 3.00 non-weighted cumulative high school GPA required
- The ACT/ SAT composite from a national test prior to enrollment is acceptable; super-scoring is not acceptable
- Guarantees may be paid with institutional or foundation monies
- Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of four years. Consecutive enrollment, a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and completion of 30 semester hours per academic year must be maintained
- Scholarships are not available for summer sessions
- Dismissal from the University for any reason will result in forfeiture of any University scholarship
- The number of available scholarships may be limited
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