The Freshman Mississippi Resident Academic Scholarship will be automatically awarded upon the student's admission at MSU based on their 9th-11th grade high school GPA and test scores. The amount of the award will also be based on their GPA and test scores. Mississippi State accepts the SAT/ACT through the February test date of a student's senior year of high school. This scholarship may be renewed annually for up to 8 semesters or four years. Application for admission is currently open; MSU has a rolling deadline policy. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Office of Admissions and Scholarships for more information.