Premier Scholarship Application

    Description

    Our Premier Scholarships offer our most competitive package, for our most prominent students. The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and fees at Millsaps.

    In addition to the financial award, Premier Scholarships offer students a community of distinguished, highly-motivated peers. Over four years, Premier Scholarship students share experiences that enrich their education and prepare you for focused achievements in scholarship or service. As part of the Premier Scholarship program, all students are guaranteed support for an experiential learning opportunity. Students have the opportunity to participate in study abroad experiences, paid internships, paid research assistantships or summer stipends to support fellowship programs.

    Application Requirements

    Applicants should 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. A complete application for the Premier Scholarship includes the following:

    • Standard Millsaps application for admission
    • Premier Scholarship Application packet:
      • Two (2) short essay responses to provided prompts. Each essay must be between 500 and 700 words.
      • Two (2) letters of recommendation. One should be a teacher, counselor or principal; one should be a coach, an employer, or mentor. Letters should not come from a relative.
      • Optional portfolio of work demonstrating your achievements in relevant areas (academic, artistic, performative, leadership, etc.).

    Dates & Deadlines

    • September 1, 2023: Scholarship application opens
    • December 31, 2023: Final day to submit all application materials

    Your Information
    Birthdate
    Birthdate
    Essays
    Two (2) short essay responses to provided prompts. Each essay must be between 500 and 700 words.

    1) Millsaps College’s motto is “Ad Excellentiam”, or  "towards excellence." Using your experience and success thus far, how have you demonstrated a commitment to excellence? 

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    2) Describe your interests, personal philosophy, or intended career path. Provide specific examples of situations or circumstances that influenced the topic you described. How do you imagine Millsaps’ liberal arts approach to education will further enhance or complement the topic you described?

    - OR - 

    Letters of Recommendation
    Two (2) letters of recommendation. One should be a teacher, counselor or principal; one should be a coach, an employer, or mentor. Letters should not come from a relative.
    Teacher, Counselor or Principal
    Coach, Employer or Mentor
    Portfolio
    Optional portfolio of work demonstrating your achievements in relevant areas (academic, artistic, performative, leadership, etc.).