The Freshman Non-Resident Academic Scholarship will be automatically awarded upon the student's admission at 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. This scholarship is renewable annually for up to eight semesters or four years. Students may receive $48,000 for over four years, $12,000 per year, if they have a GPA of 3.30-3.59; $64,000 for over four years, $16,000 per year, if they have a GPA of 3.60-4.09; and $72,000 for over four years, $18,000 per year, if they have a GPA of 4.10 or higher. Students with an ACT score of 31 or higher, SAT score of 1390 or higher, and a GPA of 3.60-4.09 may receive $80,000 for over four years, $20,000 per year. Students with an ACT score of 31 or higher, SAT score of 1390 or higher, and a GPA of 4.10 or higher may receive $88,000 for over four years, $22,000 per year. Application for admission is currently open; MSU has a rolling deadline policy. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Admissions and Scholarships for more information.