Eligibility: Students who are currently enrolled full-time in a two-or four-year college or university are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who have completed two years of coursework and are from or attending school in the Multi-State Delta Region (which includes AL, AR, IL, KY, LA, MO, MS, and TN) or a partner institution.
Applicants must submit the following:
- 2025 Application Portal Opens September 1 (Application due by January 15): Click Here to access the application.
- Statement of Interest (max: 1000 words) A letter broadly describing your research experience, current interests, and career goals, including why you are drawn to this particular scholar program and how you are a good fit for Delta Scholars.
- Two letters of recommendation, one from faculty and one addressing community service
- Official copies of college transcripts
- Resume
- Applicants who advance to semi-finalist will be required to participate in a brief interview with the committee.
Questions should be emailed to deltascholars@honors.msstate.edu.
