Gulf Park Coastal Pathways Scholarship

The Coastal Pathways Scholarship is designed to help students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Pearl River Community College make a smooth and affordable transition to Southern Miss Gulf Park.

Students who qualify will receive a $5,000 annual scholarship, renewable with continued eligibility.

WHO QUALIFIES?

You must:

• Have most recently attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College or Pearl River Community College, with enrollment since 2023
• Earn an associate degree from MGCCC or PRCC or complete at least 60 transferable credit hours
• Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative transfer GPA
• Declare one of the following majors at Southern Miss Gulf Park:
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business Administration (General Business)
  • Elementary Education
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Science (Hydrography)
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Psychology
  • Secondary Education

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Take at least 15 credit hours each semester
• Complete 9 hours of face-to-face classes on the Gulf Park campus
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA

This scholarship cannot be combined with other Southern Miss transfer-specific scholarships, but can be stacked with USM Foundation, state, or external awards.  Program only applicable to new students.

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