Moorman STEM Jump Scholarship

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Jump Application deadline: March 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

The Moorman STEM Jump Scholarship was established to contribute to the diversity of the student population of the University in the STEM programs: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Students who receive this scholarship can receive $2500/year for four years, as long as they are in academic good standing. They also will receive mentoring from a faculty member in a STEM field for their undergraduate years. 

Scholarship Information

• $2500.00 annual award renewable based on program participation and academic standing.
• Applicants must complete the 2025-2026 General Application in the USM Foundation GO Scholarship System.
• Applicants must apply for the Moorman Scholarship in the USM Foundation GO Scholarship system.
• Applicants must complete the 2025-2026 Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA).

Scholarship Eligibility

Students must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship award:

• An incoming freshman student for 2025-2026 academic year
• A participant in the 2025 Jump Scholars program during the 2025 August Intersession
• Have demonstrated financial need as determined by the 2025-2026 FAFSA Application
• Participate in additional success programming during their freshman year with The Center for Student Success
• Declared major in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

Jump Scholars Program

Get a JUMP start on your college experience!

Jump scholars participate in a two-week success camp before fall classes begin their freshman year. The program is specially designed to give incoming first year students the time and support they need to adjust to campus life before the start of the fall semester.
Learn more about JUMP

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About the Donors

The Moorman Endowed Professorship is provided by the generosity and philanthropic support of Wick Moorman and Randall Moorman, who were born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Their father, Dr. Charles Moorman, worked at The University of Southern Mississippi as a professor of English, Chair of the English Department, Dean of the Graduate School, Dean of Students, and Vice President of Academic Affairs. In those roles, Dr. Moorman helped students pursue academic majors that ensured quality jobs upon graduation.

The Moorman brothers continued that legacy through the creation of the Moorman STEM Jump Scholarship Endowment and the establishment of the Moorman STEM Endowed Professorship.