Undergraduate Scholarships
Oseola McCarty学者 Program
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The Oseola McCarty Scholars Program was created in 2018 as an extension of the Oseola McCarty Endowment offered by The University of Southern Mississippi. 奥瑟拉·麦卡蒂号 Scholars Program honors the legacy of a Hattiesburg native who gave a significant portion of her life savings to the University in order to help students afford college. Oseola Mccarty had a strong work ethic, giving heart, 和 a love for helping others.
The program is built on Oseola McCarty’s servant attitude 和 financial impact to the community with her generous donation to the University. Oseola McCarty学者 participate in activities that center around leadership, DEI training, financial wellness, career development, 和 community involvement. Oseola McCarty学者 possess a strong work ethic, leadership skills, 和 a commitment to serving others through community service 和 school organizations. Oseola McCarty学者 are chosen fairly through the freshman competitive scholarship application process to embark on this meaningful 生活努力.
To learn more about her legacy 和 make a donation to USM Foundation in her honor, 请访问 http://www.usmfoundation.com/s/1149/foundation/index.aspx?sid = 1149&gid = 1&pgid = 1287.
Why Choose the Oseola McCarty学者 Program (MSP)?
Our program focuses on leadership 和 workforce development. 我们的学者有机会 to a personalized program tailored to help them make strategic choices during their 在九游会国际的时间. Scholars set SMART goals each semester 和 work directly with their program advisors to develop the skills needed to reach those goals through various organizations 和 campus resources. Scholars incorporate financial planning 和 other career-based resources to help build additional skills in order to thrive in the workforce 和 become financially stable. Upperclassmen have the chance to further develop their leadership skills through two direct leadership opportunities built within the program. By the end of the four year experience our scholars will have a polished resume complete with the necessary skills for their chosen career field, a network of future employers, 和 lifelong memories with other McCarty Scholars.
好处
- 奖学金获得者将获得 每年2000美元 奖学金 4年 和 freshman year campus housing (double occupancy rate only)
- 九游会国际就业 with the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships provided for work-study eligible scholars (will pay out up to the max amount awarded in SOAR)
- 个性化的 career 和 financial coaching 通过指导
- Leadership opportunities provided to upperclassmen within the program
学者可以期待什么
- 必须保持2.75 USM cumulative grade point average
- Must enroll in 15 credit hours per semester
- Required meetings with mentors 和 advisors
- Required curriculum 和 monthly assignments
- Required volunteer, internship, 和/or job shadowing (will be assigned based on career 计划及学生目标)
价值观和成果
1. 学习ing: Curriculum will allow students to research, teach, 和 promote current financial literacy practices 和 underst和 how these concepts impact their future 以及他们的社区.
2. Leadership: Students will lead by example through their participation in the program 和 recruitment efforts for prospective Oseola McCarty学者.
3. Collaboration: This program will work with various student affairs offices, faculty, staff, 和 community partners on various service projects 和 program needs.
4. Inclusion: Oseola McCarty学者 will have access to an exclusive curriculum 和 several mentorship opportunities to foster personal 和 professional development.
5. Responsibility: Students will develop life-long tools 和 experiences that will help them fulfill a social responsibility by upholding the wishes of Oseola McCarty.
资格
- 密西西比州的居民
- 最低 3.0的核心 high school grade point average 和 at least a 21 行为/坐等效
- Must be from a public high school in south Mississippi, show demonstrated financial need, desire to serve the community, 和 strong leadership skills
- For more information regarding the program requirements 和 selection process visit 我们的常见问题部分.
下一个步骤
- 学习 如何 导航 去系统 并应用
- 登录 去系统 然后申请 1月15日
- 时间表 a campus visit to learn more about our great University
- 联络我们: scholarsFREEMississippi for more information about the program 和 other scholarship offers
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