Military Science
MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS & ENLISTED SOLDIERS
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4 Year Scholarships
- Designed for incoming Freshman
- Includes full-tuition benefits (in-state and out-state) or $5,000 per semester Room & Board
- Book stipend ($600 per semester)
- Monthly stipend ($420)
3 Year Scholarships
- Designed for incoming Freshman and Sophomore
- Includes full-tuition benefits (in-state and out-state) or $5,000 per semester Room & Board
- Book stipend ($600 per semester)
- Monthly stipend ($420)
2 Year Scholarships
- Designed for incoming Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors
- Includes full tuition benefits (in-state and out-state) or $5,000 per semester Room & Board
- Monthly stipend ($420)
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)
- Designed for Sophomores (30 credit hours)
- Includes $4,500 tuition assistance (waives out-of-state tuition)
- Monthly stipend ($350-$450-$500)
- Drill pays as an E-5 ($275-$300 per month) or higher enlisted rank (if previously obtained)
- Ability to compete for Active Duty accessions upon commissioning
- Retention of Enlisted Student Loan Repayment (SLRP)
- Earn Time in Service towards pay and retirement while actively drilling in college
Guaranteed Reserve Force Duty (GRFD)
- Designed for Sophomores or Juniors
- Includes $4,500 tuition assistance (waives out-of-state tuition)
- Monthly stipend ($420)
- Drill pay ($275-$300 per month)
- Food and Housing Allowance ($5,000 per semester)
Green to Gold
The Army's Green to Gold Scholarship Program was designed to help enlisted Soldiers get college degrees and become Officers.
Army Nursing Scholarship
Army ROTC program offers two-, three- or four-year scholarships for undergraduate nursing students. Contact your high school academic adviser or campus Military Science department for more information.
Army ROTC Nursing Training Information
Military Veterans, Service Members and Families
USM is nationally recognized as the top Military Caring University across the State of Mississippi and has earned designation as a Purple Heart Institution. In addition, Military Times has rated us as a number 9 “Best for Vets” institution across the Nation.
Such recognition and designation recognize USM’s continued extraordinary commitment to caring for and providing engaged assistance to support Military Veterans, Service Members and their Families.
Golden Eagle Free Tuition Program
The Golden Eagle FTP benefits Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) Members (Army and Airforce) attending The University of Southern Mississippi as full-time (12 Semester Hours) students. Qualifying students must apply for State Education Assistance Program (SEAP) or Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA), depending on their qualifications, as early as possible to ensure MSNG and Southern Miss has adequate time for processing.
