Closing date: December 12, 2025

Student type: Domestic and International students are eligible for this scholarship program.

Level of study: All levels of study

Study area: Any

Scholarship value:

• 100% of tuition
• A shared first-year curriculum with other Premier Scholars
• A sophomore experience to prepare for the Honors Program
• A Vocation Ethics and Society capstone project
• Focused preparation for prestigious postgraduate fellowships
• Guaranteed support for at least one experiential learning opportunity such as study abroad, paid internship, paid research experience or a stipend for summer fellowship programs

Description: Millsaps College offers Premier Scholarships to exceptional incoming freshmen with strong academic records, leadership, and community service, providing full tuition and fees awards.n addition to the financial award, each of the 16 Premier Scholarships provide you with a community of distinguished, highly motivated peers. Over four years, you will share experiences that enrich your education and prepare you for focused achievements in scholarship or service.

Eligibility:

• You must have an unweighted minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT score of 28 or 1300 on the SAT.
• Standard Millsaps application or Common Application must be completed before applying for Premier Scholarship
• Premier Scholarship Application comprising the following:

-One short essay response to provided prompts. Essays must be between 500 and 700 words.

-Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a teacher, counselor or principal; one should be from a coach, an employer or a mentor. Letters should not come from a relative.

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://millsaps.edu/apply-to-millsaps/financial-aid-scholarships/premier-scholarships/