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Demario and LaWanda Smith Annual Scholarship

The University of Southern Mississippi
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2026
Closes: 3/1/2027

The Demario and LaWanda Smith Annual Scholarship is for students seeking a bachelor's degree at The University of Southern Mississippi. Students who are members of a Pan-Hellenic Council Organization or the African-American Student Organization and demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to residents of Pike County in Mississippi followed by Leake County Residents in Mississippi.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Member of a Pan-Hellenic Council Organization or the African-American Student Organization
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending University of Southern Mississippi
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • Demonstrate financial need First preference is given to residents of Pike County, Mississippi followed by residents of Leake County, Mississippi.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    University of Southern Mississippi, 4-Year College
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Affiliations
    Pan-Hellenic Council Organization, African-American Student Organization

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