We’re committed to making sure an exceptional Delta State education is financially within reach for you, no matter your background or financial situation. Our Financial Aid team is here to support you as you apply for financial aid, ensuring you’re considered for all applicable forms of aid. We offer a wide range of scholarships, celebrating achievements in academics, arts, athletics, leadership, and more. The best part? Students are automatically matched to scholarships through the Okra Scholarship Management System once you complete the steps outlined on this page. This system allows you to view, apply for, and manage all your scholarships in one central, convenient place.
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Important Scholarship Deadlines
| Date | Deadline | |
| August 1 | Admissions application available | |
| October 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFASA) available | |
| November | Scholarship application available in the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS) | |
| Late January | Academic scholarships awarded | |
| February 1 | Academic scholarship award notices sent | |
| Mid-February | Departmental scholarships are available | |
| July 1 | Departmental scholarships notices sent | |
How Do I Apply for Scholarships at Delta State?
Applying for scholarships is simple. Once you apply to Delta State as a traditional incoming student, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS) application to be considered for maximum financial assistance. Your appropriate comprehensive scholarship application checklist below provides step-by-step instructions.
1. File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the primary way many institutions, including Delta State, determine a student’s financial need. Completing the FAFSA is a crucial step to be considered for scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
File the FAFSA
2. Fill Out the Okra Scholarship Management System Application
The Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS) application is your central hub for Delta State scholarship opportunities. Once you’ve applied to Delta State and filed your FAFSA, you must complete the general OSMS application and apply for any specific scholarships available within the system to be fully considered.
Log in to the OSMS
Complete Your Scholarship Checklist
To ensure you’ve covered all your bases, select the appropriate scholarship application checklist below. Whether you’re an incoming domestic student, an incoming international student, or a current student, these checklists will guide you through the process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Scholarship Spotlights
Mississippi residents may be eligible for additional financial aid through state-funded programs, including grants, scholarships, and loans. Standout opportunities include the HELP Grant, Nissan Scholarship, MTAG, and MSEG—each designed to make college more affordable for Mississippi students. To be considered for these and other programs, complete the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP); you’ll want to gather a few key documents before you get started.
Statesman Freshman Scholarship
The Statesmen Freshman Scholarship offers 100% tuition coverage to exceptional incoming freshmen who meet specific academic requirements. This highly competitive scholarship rewards outstanding academic achievement and helps make higher education fully accessible.
Casanova Annual Science Scholarhip
The Casanova Annual Science Scholarship awards $2,000 per semester to eligible students passionate about the sciences. This scholarship is designed to support students dedicated to scientific study and research at Delta State.
FedEx Purple Runway Scholarship
The FedEx Purple Runway Commercial Aviation Scholarship provides a $5,000-per-semester award to highly promising aviation students. This scholarship is available to those majoring in Aviation within the College of Business and Aviation who meet specific academic and licensing requirements, helping them pursue a career in commercial aviation.
Keep Exploring Affordability at Delta State
Looking for more ways to fund your education? Delta State offers a variety of grants, loans, and federal work-study opportunities through the FAFSA, as well as institutional scholarships available by completing the Delta State scholarship application.
