Promise Scholars

Our Promise

The Promise Scholars Program offers academic support, scholarships and experiential learning opportunities to entering first-year students from Mississippi.

Who's Eligible?

The Promise Scholars program is open to incoming freshmen or transfer students from the State of Mississippi. In addition to the residency requirements, students must have maintained a high school GPA of 3.0, have scored at least a 19 on the ACT, and have completed the FAFSA and Mississippi Student Aid application. Once accepted into Promise, students must maintain a 2.5 collegiate GPA.

Why Promise?

Promise scholars are accepted and progress in the program in cohort-based classes. Not only does this program offer a tight-knit community fueled by resources and individualized support, but it also guarantees a scholarship for up to 4 years of enrollment, academic coaching and peer mentorship, a series of academic and career readiness workshops and priority class scheduling.