Scouting Scholarships

There are scholarship opportunities available for Scouts in all our programs. Check the sidebar for additional resources. 

The awards are unique in requirements, ages, and timelines so be sure to see how many you can qualify for.

Mississippi Scholarships for Eagle Scouts

Several Mississippi universities offer scholarships for Eagle Scouts. Check each school’s site for the most up-to-date information and details about qualifying.

The W (Mississippi University for Women)

Beginning in the fall of 2023, students who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) or the Gold Award (Girl Scouts of America) will be eligible to receive $1,000 per year and may be renewed for up to four years if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher. https://www.muw.edu/news/the-w-announces-new-scholarships-for-scouts-with-highest-honor/

University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

Entering freshmen who have achieved the levels of Eagle Scout or Gold Award. New freshmen will receive $6,000 ($1,500 / year); New Community College Transfer students will receive $3,000 ($1,500 / year). https://finaid.olemiss.edu/scholarships/

Eagle Scouts in the Ole Miss School of Business Administration can apply for the Mitchell Crawford Eagle Scout Scholarship Endowment. More information at https://news.olemiss.edu/new-um-scholarship-honors-son-father-friend/

Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients can apply for the Daniel C. Hughes Jr. School of Business Administration Scholarship. Recipients in good academic standing may receive the scholarship for up to eight semesters. More information at https://nowandever.olemiss.edu/stories/new-scholarship-honors-daniel-clyde-hughes-jr/

The University of Southern Mississippi

For incoming freshman who have achieved the level of Eagle Scout or Gold Award. $2,000 annual scholarship for 4 years. Each award is to be paid out across 8 consecutive fall/spring semesters at $2,000 annually/$1,000 per semester for a total of $8,000. https://www.usm.edu/undergraduate-scholarships/freshdesignationbased.php

For Transfer students who have achieved the level of Eagle Scout or Gold Award they can be awarded a one-time scholarship of $1,000. https://www.usm.edu/undergraduate-scholarships/transfer-designation-based-scholarships.php

Mississippi State University (MSU)

Entering freshmen who have achieved the levels of Eagle Scout or Gold Award. New freshmen will receive $2,000 for one year only. https://www.admissions.msstate.edu/taxonomy/term/32