The Mississippi State University Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship will be automatically awarded to a student upon their admission to MSU based on their 9th-11th grade high school GPA and test scores. Mississippi State accepts the SAT/ACT through the February test date of a student's senior year of high school. The scholarship is renewable annually for up to 8 semesters at MSU. Students must be assessed non-resident tuition in order to receive the Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship. Students may receive $48,000 for over four years or $12,000 per year if they have a GPA of 3.30-3.59. Students may receive $64,000 for over four years or $16,000 per year if they have a GPA of 3.60-4.09. Students may receive $72,000 for over four years or $18,000 per year if they have a GPA of 4.10 or higher. Students may receive $80,000 for over four years or $20,000 per year if they have an ACT score of 31 or higher, SAT score of 1390 or higher, and a GPA of 3.60-4.09. Students may receive $88,000 for over four years or $22,000 per year if they have an ACT score of 31 or higher, SAT score of 1390 or higher, and a GPA of 4.10 or higher. MSU has a rolling admissions policy. The application for each semester will remain open until the 10th day of classes. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information.