<p>For those who either need a financial safety or need some merit help....</p>
<p>Mississippi State University has a fine engineering and computer science program (other programs as well). It is a beautiful campus and also has very nice honors dorms. Many high-tech companies at Cummins Research Park in Huntsville, AL recruit students from MSU because of its strong reputation.</p>
<p>In addition to the three below-mentioned scholarships, there are many generous departmental scholarships that can be "stacked" (meaning you can accept all that are offered). There are also generous National Merit Scholarships. One of my son's friends took the Distinguished Scholarship and the Engineering scholarship. So, he got a free ride. We also know two other engineering students there (both NMF), and they are very happy.</p>
<h2>Please note that the last scholarship is competitive - don't know how many apply/receive that particular scholarship.</h2>
<p>Freshman Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship *</p>
<p>Four-year award (eight semesters)
Priority Date: February 1
Award: 100% scholarship for the non-resident portion of tuition
Criteria:
Minimum 24 ACT (1090 SAT) Scholarship GPA of 3.0
Scholarship GPA of 3.0
Excellent leadership and service activities</p>
<h2>*May be awarded in addition to the Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship (see below). </h2>
<p>Freshman Academic Excellence</p>
<p>Four-year award (eight semesters)
Priority Date: February 1
Award: Starting at $4,000
Criteria:
Minimum 24 ACT (1090 SAT)
Scholarship GPA of 3.0</p>
<h2>Excellent leadership and service activities</h2>
<p>The following scholarship is competitive...</p>
<p>Distinguished Scholarships</p>
<p>Priority Date: December 1
Award:
Up to $34,000 over four years ($8,500/year)
On-campus, double-occupancy residence hall accommodations for four years
One-time $1,500 Educational Enrichment Scholarship for qualified educational pursuits, such as study abroad
Undergraduate Research Fellowships, valued at $4,000, over two summers ($2,000/summer)
Non-Resident Scholarship (if a non- resident)
Criteria:
Minimum 29 ACT or 1280 SAT
Outstanding high school academic record with a scholarship GPA of 3.5</p>
<h2>Exceptional high school and community leadership</h2>
<p>Go to Academic</a> Scholarships for Entering Freshmen - Scholarships || Office of Admissions and Scholarships || Mississippi State University for more information about these scholarships AND other scholarship opportunities. Also, from this site, you can get more info about MSU.</p>