Scholarships
College of Science and Technology (CoST) Scholarships are available for current or entering Southern Miss CoST students. Each year, new scholarships are added and some are no longer funded. Therefore, the amount and number of awards depend on the availability of funds, which are confirmed by the Southern Miss Foundation usually in late spring.
Most of these scholarships require a CoST application form available below. Although individual Department and School scholarship information is available on this page, students are encouraged to check with the department or school for changes such as additional requirements, application forms, and/or deadlines.
Applications will be accepted beginning in January 2009. The School of Construction application is due February 2, 2009. All other scholarship applications are due March 16, 2009, unless informed otherwise by the departments. Applications for General Cost Scholarships ONLY must be submitted to the CoST Scholarship Coordinator, located in Bobby Chain Technology Building, room 103. For further information, E-mail Sharon.Hokanson@usm.edu.
Applications for all other scholarships must be submitted to the specific Department or School.
How to Apply for CoST General Scholarship
General CoST Foundation Scholarship Application
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Scholarship Applicant Checklist
Follow the instructions below:
1.) If you are selecting specific scholarships, read scholarship information completely, making sure that you meet all requirements. Read the application form carefully and provide all requested information.
2.) Complete only one application form and list each of the scholarships for which you think you qualify or select the option “Consider me for all scholarships for which I qualify”. The CoST Scholarship Coordinator will audit your application to determine if you qualify for scholarships other than the ones you have listed.
3.) Attach one copy of your transcript. (These can be obtained at no charge from the registrar’s office). If you are a community college or high school student, submit an official copy of your most recent transcript with ACT scores included.
4.) Your application materials should be paper-clipped, not stapled, and placed unfolded in a 9x12 or larger envelope. The package may be delivered to the receptionist in TEC 103 or mailed to the attention of the CoST Scholarship Coordinator; College of Science and Technology; 118 College Dr.; #5165; Hattiesburg, MS 39406. All mailed applications must be postmarked by March 16. All hand-delivered applications must be received in TEC 103 no later than 5:00 p.m. March 16.
Only students receiving the scholarship awards will be notified.
Every effort is made to award scholarships quickly, usually 8 weeks after the deadline, so please be patient. If you have not been contacted by June 1, you may E-mail Sharon.Hokanson@usm.edu and ask for results. Please do not call.
Helpful Hints
Most Foundation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, i.e., the higher your GPA, the stronger your application. Just because you apply for several scholarships, doesn’t mean you will get one. The competition is keen. Make your application form as neat and professional looking as possible. Proofread. If you want to be notified that your application has been received, please send an email requesting a confirmation.
College of Science and Technology General Scholarships
ROY AND MARY TOWNSEND PREMEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP: To be awarded annually to a nonfreshman premedical student majoring in the Department of Biological Sciences who has a minimum GPA 3.5; the scholarship recipient is to be selected by a departmental committee.
THE THAD AND GERRY WAITES HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman and a graduate of Wayne County High School enrolled as a major in the College of Science and Technology, with preference to students pursuing a pre-med emphasis. The recipient may reapply each year, for a maximum of three additional years, as long as he/she continues to meet the eligibility requirements which are established and published by the dean of the College of Science and Technology. A minimum composite score of 24 on the ACT is required. Selection will be made annually each spring by a committee appointed by the dean of the College of Science and Technology, which will solicit and accept recommendations from the appropriate Wayne County High School officials (e.g., teachers, counselors, and principals).
DR. KENNETH AND REGINA WILLIAMS PREMED SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in a premedical program. Preference shall be given to a minority student. Student should be an incoming freshman, but if no qualified student from this class, then a qualified sophomore, junior or senior in this order would be selected. Student shall have a minimum ACT score of 24 and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Each semester, each student(s) should be re-certified by the associate to the dean for pre-professional programs to ensure all requirements are met for eligibility of this scholarship. Incoming freshman would continue to receive this scholarship as long as he or she maintained eligibility. The selection process shall be chaired by the associate to the dean for pre-professional programs or the director for premedical programs.
THE THOMAS BENEFIELD M.D. MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT: To award a scholarship to an incoming freshman from Gulfport, Miss., to attend the Hattiesburg or Gulf Coast campus; the recipient must declare a major in the College of Science and Technology, have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need; in order to re-qualify for the scholarship, the recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA; the recipient will be determined by the College of Science and Technology.
FRANCIS R. CONN, M.D. PREMED SCHOLARSHIP: To a deserving pre-medical student in the College of Science and Technology from Mississippi who is enrolled as a junior or senior at The University of Southern Mississippi with preference and consideration given to Anglo-Saxon students.
DR. JOHN AUSTIN EVANS PREMEDICAL ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: To a pre-medical student from Mississippi with preference to student going to dental school.
JOYCE AND LOU FRIEDERSDORFF ENDOWMENT: To benefit a student majoring in a degree field within the College of Science and Technology; the recipient must also be a member of The Pride; the student must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA; selection of the recipient will be made by the director of the marching band (The Pride) with input from the dean of the College of Science and Technology.
GOD AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT SCHOLARSHIP: To provide scholarships to capable and deserving students of the College of Science and Technology who demonstrate financial need and are natives of Mississippi; the recipients must have and maintain a 2.5 (out of 4.0) GPA; each student recipient would be eligible to continue receiving the scholarship for four consecutive years, as long as he or she maintains the 2.5 GPA; each year, a total of four separate scholarships will be awarded for each undergraduate classification: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior; each scholarship will be offered in equal amounts based on availability.
BALMER HILL JR. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP FUND: To provide a scholarship to a College of Science and Technology student who is a sophomore, junior or senior, and has maintained a minimum 3.25 GPA; donor would like an appropriate committee of the College of Science and Technology faculty/staff to review candidates and select three finalists; donors will be invited to attend final interviews.
HUBHEALTH OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI: To be given to a student within the pre-medical area at Southern Miss, preferably a junior or senior majoring in pre-medicine from the south Mississippi area; must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA.
FRED E. AND MARY G. TATUM PREMED SCHOLARSHIP: To offer scholarships to deserving students who are premed students and who are residents of Mississippi; selections to be made by a faculty committee in the College of Science and Technology.
VELEZ FAMILY ENDOWED: To provide premedical scholarships.
DR. JAMES C. AND JOSEPHINE EAVES WAITES HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP: To provide scholarship support to a deserving student, in good academic standing, majoring in a health care profession; recipients must be from Jones or Wayne County, Miss.; selection to be made by college scholarship committee.
DR. J. FRED WALKER: To an outstanding student in biology or pre-medicine.
DR. KENNETH AND REGINA WILLIAMS PREMED SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled in a premedical program. Preference shall be given to a minority student. Student should be an incoming freshman, but if no qualified student from this class, then a qualified sophomore, junior, or senior in this order would be selected. Student shall have a minimum ACT score of 24 and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Each semester, each student(s) should be re-certified by the associate to the dean for pre-professional programs to ensure all requirements are met for eligibility of this scholarship. Incoming freshman would continue to receive this scholarship as long as he or she maintained eligibility. The selection process shall be chaired by the associate to the dean for pre-professional programs or the director for premedical programs.
THE JOHN DRYDEN DAVENPORT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP: To provide a full scholarship on an annual basis that includes room, board, tuition, food and books for academically gifted students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology; students must demonstrate financial need. JOYCE AND LOU FRIEDERSDORFF ENDOWMENT: To benefit a student majoring in a degree field within the College of Science and Technology; the recipient must also be a member of The Pride; the student must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA; selection of the recipient will be made by the director of the marching band (The Pride) with input from the dean of the College of Science and Technology.
Departmental and School Foundation Scholarships
If you wish to apply for a scholarship in Department of Administration of Justice, Department of Biological Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Computing, School of Construction, Department of Geography and Geology, Department of Mathematics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, and School of Polymers and High Performance Materials you may check below and apply directly to the Department.
How to Apply for Departmental/School Scholarships
As previously stated, individual Department and School scholarship information is available on this page, however, it is encouraged that students check with the department and school for changes such as additional requirements, application forms, and/or deadlines. Departmental Scholarship Committees will make the selection for the scholarships listed below. Additional information can be obtained on their webpage. To link to the department or school please click on their heading (i.e. Department of Administration of Justice, etc.)
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Scholarship Applicant Checklist
Departmental and School Foundation Scholarships
Department of Administration of Justice: Box 5127
MISSISSIPPI STATE LODGE OF FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE/CJ: To award tuition assistance and books to a police officer or immediate family member (spouse or children, brother or sister) who is pursuing an education in criminal justice.
THE JOHN PAYNE ENDOWMENT: To provide a distribution to deserving students who are junior and senior criminal justice majors with at least 2.5 GPA overall and who have exhibited a financial need.
CONGRESSMAN LARKIN I. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FUND: To pay tuition and related expenses for students at the junior or senior level who aspire to a career in law enforcement and are majoring in criminal justice.
LARRY MITCHELL WILSON GRADUATE SCHOOL ENDOWMENT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE: To award a scholarship annually to an outstanding graduate student in criminal justice.
LARRY MITCHELL WILSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: To provide a scholarship to an undergraduate majoring in criminal justice.
Department of Biological Sciences: Box 5018
DOUGLAS R. COOPER SCHOLARSHIP: To provide a scholarship to a junior majoring in marine biology who will be attending the Gulf Coast Research Lab summer field program; preference shall be given to a student in good academic standing; the scholarship will be awarded during the summer the student participates in the Gulf Coast Research Lab summer field program.
FRED H. AND NADYNE M. DREWS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: To award an annual scholarship to a deserving senior majoring in mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics; the recipient shall have at least a 3.25 GPA or be a Dean's List student.
R.D. AND BARBARA ELLENDER SCHOLARSHIP: To offer an annual scholarship to an undergraduate microbiology major in the Department of Biological Sciences who has a minimum 3.0 GPA; the student must be a U.S. citizen if the microbiology emphasis is removed from the curriculum, the scholarship reverts to a graduate student in counseling and psychology in the Department of Psychology; this student must be a U.S. citizen with a 3.5 GPA; in either situation stated above, the department chair shall assign the scholarship.
KAREN PRESTON GARNER: To a female, junior or senior, majoring in biology, GPA of 3.0, of sound moral character, Mississippi resident, involved in school activities. Special consideration will be given to students having musical talent.
BILLY JOE GRANTHAM: To educate a future biologist at Southern Miss; to be selected from a committee from biological sciences.
RAMI PATEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: To a capable and deserving student majoring in biological sciences with a 3.0 minimum GPA; the Department of Biological Sciences will select the student.
FRED AND MILDRED WALKER: To a junior biology major with high moral character.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry: Box 5043
CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP WORKING FUND: To fund undergraduate student scholarships for chemistry and biochemistry majors; scholarship recipients shall be selected by the chemistry and biochemistry faculty committee.
JOHN AND JANICE WELLS ADDISON CHEMISTRY ENDOWMENT: To provide a scholarship to an academically deserving junior or senior majoring in chemistry; qualified recipients shall provide a written essay to the selection committee indicating the personal value of this award in their academic pursuits; a letter of recommendation shall also be provided to the selection committee from a member of the Southern Miss Chemistry Department faculty; the selection committee shall comprise the chair of the Chemistry Department and other chemistry faculty members.
CHARLES AND CAROLYN BRENT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN CHEMISTRY: To be awarded annually to a promising freshman or junior college transfer in chemistry; once awarded student may maintain scholarship by maintaining a 3.2 overall GPA.
FRED H. AND NADYNE M. DREWS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: To award an annual scholarship to a deserving senior majoring in mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics; the recipient shall have at least a 3.25 GPA or be a Dean's List student.
THE JORDAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: To a student majoring in chemistry currently enrolled in the Honors College, selected jointly by the Honors College and Department of Chemistry.
DETERLY-PRATT SCHOLARSHIP: To provide scholarships to train teachers in chemistry, physics and math (not science education).
SHARP ENDOWED CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP: To provide an annual scholarship for a deserving and qualified student majoring in chemistry; the scholarship will be awarded to a student who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA; a chemistry/biochemistry faculty committee will review candidates and make an award.
School of Computing: Box 5106
CAROLE DIEKMANN-GREGAN COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP: To provide an annual scholarship for a female undergraduate U.S. citizen majoring in computer science; selection will be made by a faculty committee appointed by the dean of the college or chair of the Department of Computer Science; recipient must maintain a 3.25 GPA.
THE DANNY R. CARTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: To provide annual scholarships for full-time undergraduate students majoring in computer science.
JOHNSON/LOCKHART SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT: To honor the parents of Southern Miss Alumni Jeffery Wayne Johnson and Peggy Wolfe Johnson; preference and consideration given to minorities who are entering their junior or senior year with a 2.5 or better cumulative GPA; they must be Covington County residents and graduates of Collins High School.; priorities will be given to any students from the Shady Oak or Friendship communities of Covington County and who choose majors in the College of Business and Economic Development (preferably accounting) or the College of Science and Technology (preferably computer science); selection will be made alternately by the faculty in the appropriate college.
MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship will provide support to full-time undergraduate students enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi majoring in marketing, accounting, computer science, business administration, advertising, communication or journalism with an emphasis in public relations. Students must be residents of Mississippi. Preference will be given to students residing in Mississippi Power Company service area and students demonstrating financial need. A 3.0 grade point average is also required. Applicants must identify community service activities in which they participate and compose a brief statement indicating their career plans and the importance of receiving this scholarship. Applicants must reapply each year to be reconsidered. To be divided equally among the College of Science and Technology, the College of Business, and the College of Art and Letters.
GUY A. WEATHERFORD III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: To provide a scholarship for a capable student demonstrating financial need from the state of Alabama majoring in electronics engineering technology; the student should have at least a 2.5 GPA from high school or previous college hours; preference should be given first to a student from the Birmingham Metropolitan area, second from Jefferson County, and third to a student from the state of Alabama; if no student from Alabama meets the qualifications, then award to a student from any state, with preference to southern states.
R. LAMAR WINSTEAD: To needy and worthy students who are pursuing a major in one of the following fields math, physics or computer science.
School of Construction: Box 5138
THE BRICK/BORAL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP: To award a $500 annual scholarship to a capable and deserving Southern Miss student majoring in 1) architectural engineering technology or 2) construction engineering technology; preference to be given to an architectural engineering technology major; student must be from southeast Mississippi (south of I-20 and east of I-55); selection will be made by a committee chaired by the coordinator of Architectural Engineering Technology, based on student GPA and need.
F. L. CRANE ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: To provide an annual scholarship to a construction engineering technology major. Selection will be made by a committee selected by the Construction Engineering Technology program coordinator. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
DELTA INDUSTRIES SCHOLARSHIP FUND: To provide a scholarship equivalent to one semester tuition for a construction engineering technology major.
LEE CHAIN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship shall be awarded to a student majoring in construction engineering technology; the student must have a minimum ACT score of 23 and a minimum 3.0 GPA; the student must also be a native of Mississippi.
JOHN AND EDWINA LOVELACE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: To provide a scholarship to a deserving student who is in financial need; the student must maintain a 3.0 average in the construction engineering curriculum and 2.0 average in other courses; faculty of construction engineering technology will select student.
DEL G. MERCIER SCHOLARSHIP FUND: To provide scholarships for majors in construction engineering technology; no student shall receive this scholarship more than twice; student must maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA; to be selected by the faculty of construction engineering technology.
MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.: To offer two scholarships for students majoring in construction engineering technology; students to be selected by ABC Member Contractors in cooperation with coordinator in construction engineering technology.
SMITH PAINTING AND CONTRACTING ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: To provide scholarships to qualified construction engineering technology students; selection will be made by a committee selected by the construction engineering technology program coordinator.
JOHN C. “JACK” THOMPSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship will provide a four-year scholarship each year to a deserving student in construction engineering technology in the College of Science and Technology. This scholarship should start in the student's freshman year, and the student may receive this scholarship for four years provided he or she stays in construction technology and maintains a grade level deemed acceptable to the coordinator of construction engineering technology. Thus, each year, there shall be four students, each receiving a scholarship (a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior). Student must be active participant in the AGC Student Chapter at Southern Miss.
YATES SCHOLARS IN THE SCHOOL OF CONSTRUCTION ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship shall be awarded to undergraduate or graduate African American students in the School of Construction with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The student should demonstrate leadership qualities through involvement within on-campus associations and should work well with others in a team atmosphere. Recipient should exude a congenial and personable disposition. If funds are available, each student selected shall receive a minimum of $10,000 each. After the School of Construction has selected the recipient, the recipient will be encouraged to intern at Yates Construction Company.
BOBBY CHAIN ENDOWMENT: Award to an undergraduate major in the School of Construction who is a Mississippi native with an ACT score of 20, who demonstrates financial need, and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.
WILEY FAIRCHILD: To a construction major who has demonstrated financial need
Department of Geography and Geology: Box 5051
JOSEPH AND KAY DIXON GEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP: To provide a scholarship for a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in geology; recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA in geology course work.
JAMES JOE FERGUSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT IN GEOGRAPHY: To provide scholarship assistance to a worthy and qualified student majoring in geography.
EDWARD J. AND SUE WILBY MCCARTY ENDOWED GEOLOGY HONORS SCHOLARSHIP: 1) Student must be enrolled in the Honors College, or be eligible for enrollment in terms of grades and test scores, and must major in geology; 2) as part of the selection process, the applicant must submit a letter to the faculty of the Department of Geology and to the Honors College (as appropriate), describing their interest in a career in geology; 3) the selection of the scholarship will be made by the faculty of the Department of Geology, in a manner determined by the faculty; 4) the student must maintain a 3.2 GPA (overall), with a 3.35 GPA in geology; 5) the student must complete the following courses: Calculus (10 hours), Physics with Calculus, Applied Statistics and one course in either Management or Organization Theory; 6) a senior thesis is required and will be developed with the direction of a Ph.D. Department of Geology faculty member.
Department of Mathematics: Box 5045
FRED H. AND NADYNE M. DREWS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: To award an annual scholarship to a deserving senior majoring in mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics; the recipient shall have at least a 3.25 GPA or be a Dean's List student.
WRIGHT W. CROSS: To provide scholarships to capable and deserving students, with financial need, majoring in math, with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
VIRGINIA FELDER: To a female majoring in math education; if no student is available in math education then math, science or computer science.
ALTON C. GRIMES: To award scholarships for students pursuing a course of study requiring 18 semester hours beginning with calculus; recipient should be a Mississippi student and a person with high moral character; recipient to be chosen by a special committee from the math department.
DETERLY-PRATT SCHOLARSHIP: To provide scholarships to train teachers in chemistry, physics and math (not science education).
R. LAMAR WINSTEAD: To needy and worthy students who are pursuing a major in one of the following fields math, physics or computer science.
Department of Physics and Astronomy: Box 5046
FRED H. AND NADYNE M. DREWS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP: To award an annual scholarship to a deserving senior majoring in mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics; the recipient shall have at least a 3.25 GPA or be a Dean's List student.
DETERLY-PRATT SCHOLARSHIP: To provide scholarships to train teachers in chemistry, physics and math (not science education).
WILLIAM F. ST. CLAIR ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN PHYSICS: To provide a scholarship for worthy student(s) to pursue their studies in the field of physics; to be selected by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
R. LAMAR WINSTEAD: To needy and worthy students who are pursuing a major in one of the following fields math, physics or computer science.
School of Polymers and High Performance Material: Box 10076
NORTHROP GRUMMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: To junior and senior polymer science majors. POLYMER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND: To provide scholarship support for students majoring in polymer science; preference will be given to a junior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; transfers from community colleges also may receive preference; selection shall be made by Department of Polymer Science faculty.
BRADY LEO VAN HUSS JR.: Award to a polymer science student who is a United States citizen, preferably from the southeastern states.
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