Through the generousity of its alumni and friends, the Adkerson School of Accountancy is pleased to offer a significant number of scholarships to prospective and current students. These scholarships are in addition to those offered by the University and the College of Busines & Industry. Mississippi State students transferring from another major are also eligible for scholarships. You should also contact the University's Department of Financial Aid.

Select the appropriate link below to learn more about the scholarships available to you. For additional information on scholarships and graduate assistantships, contact Dr. Clyde Herring.

Entering Freshman
Transfer Student (transferring from another college or major)
Current Student
Graduate Student

Entering Freshman
Entering freshman are eligible for two freshman scholarships:

• Competitive Scholarships are offered through the Adkerson School of Accountancy. Apply on-line through the Office of Admissions & Scholarships. Applicants for the Cellular South and Timber Conference scholarships of $5,000 to $8,000 must apply by the December 1, 2008 deadline. Applicants for all other scholarships of $500 to $4,000 must apply by the February 1, 2009 deadline. This application also serves as your application for University academic scholarships.
  
• College of Business & Industry scholarships -- apply on-line by the February 20, 2009 deadline.

Transfer Students

• The University awards scholarships to members of Phi Theta Kappa. Community College Recognition scholarships are also available on a competitive basis. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions & Scholarships. The deadline for these scholarships is May 1, 2009.
  
• College of Business & Industry scholarships -- apply on-line by the February 20, 2009 deadline.
  
• Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy scholarships -- apply on-line by May 1, 2009.

Current Students
The Adkerson School of Accountancy and the College of Business & Industry offer scholarships ranging from $250 to $3,000. The scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, involvement in extracurricular activities, and evidence of leadership. Apply for these scholarships online by the February 20, 2009 deadline.

Graduate Students
The Adkerson School of Accountancy and the College of Business and Industry offer assistantships to entering graduate students who have demonstrated a high level of academic success. Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week under the direction of a faculty member. During any week, a graduate assistant may assist in research projects, grade course homework, and assist students in help sessions.

To obtain an assistantship, you must either be admitted or be in the process of being admitted full-time to one of our graduate programs (unclassified and/or part-time students cannot hold assistantships).  Graduate students with assistantships receive a tuition exemption (fees not included) and a monthly stipend. Click here to access the online assistantship application.