Luckyday Scholars Program -UM

The Luckyday Scholars Program recognizes high school seniors and college freshmen in Mississippi who demonstrate academic strength. Students who are attending or plan on attending The University of Mississippi are welcome to apply. The Luckyday Scholars Program is made possible through the vision and work of the Luckyday Foundation, founded in 1978 by Frank Rogers Day, and began at the University of Mississippi in 2001. The program supports each student with up to $24,000 in scholarship aid over four years ($6,000 per year for four years) and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth, connection to a robust community of scholars, significant service experiences, and intentional leadership development. The Luckyday Scholarship is awarded competitively to 80 first-time freshmen. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident, have a minimum overall high school GPA of 3.5, maintain good standing with the program by meeting all scholarship requirements, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Once selected, Luckyday Scholars must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA on all coursework attempted at the University of Mississippi, participate in at least 10 hours of volunteer service per semester, attend general semester meetings in the fall and spring, enroll in Luckyday-specific sections of EDHE 105 during the fall semester of their first year, and live in the Luckyday Residential College during their first year.