Delta State knows the importance of a quality education and awarding scholarships is one of the primary ways for DSU to help students achieve their educational goals. If you are interested in attending DSU, you may be eligible for one of over 400 Delta State University scholarships totaling over five million dollars that DSU invests in students each year.
Scholarship Application
Knowledge is power and DSU wants to provide you with all of the tools necessary to join in and stand out. The Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS) was created to help guide you to scholarships at DSU. Let OSMS do the work for you!
Once you apply at DSU, OSMS will use the information in your application to automatically match you to available scholarships for which you qualify. OSMS will notify you when these scholarships are offered. Using OSMS, you can view scholarships, accept your awards, and much more.
To log in to the system and explore what is available, use your OkraMail account. To view available scholarships at Delta State University, click on the “view scholarships” button.
Dates and Deadlines
To be eligible for consideration, students must complete the scholarship checklist within the specified deadlines outlined in OSMS.
| August 1 | Admissions application available |
| October 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available |
| November | Scholarship application available in OSMS *Completed FAFSA must be on file to be considered for scholarships |
| Late-January | Academic scholarships awarded |
| February 1 | Academic scholarship award notices sent |
| Mid-February | Departmental scholarships are available |
| July 1 | Departmental scholarship notices sent |
Scholarship Checklist for Undergraduate Students
Incoming students will be automatically matched to academic scholarships offered through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on their GPA and/or ACT score. To be considered for academic scholarships, the following steps must be completed by the specified deadlines.
Incoming Domestic Students
Complete the admission application
Admission Application may be submitted as early as August 1. All required admission documents must be received by December 1.
Admission Application may be submitted as early as August 1. All required admission documents must be received by December 1.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA Application by December 1. The FAFSA is available beginning October 1. If additional documentation is requested, information will be sent via email and posted in your myDSU Portal. All requested documentation must be received by January 15.
FAFSA Application by December 1. The FAFSA is available beginning October 1. If additional documentation is requested, information will be sent via email and posted in your myDSU Portal. All requested documentation must be received by January 15.
View scholarship opportunities in the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS).
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Respond to all scholarship offers through OSMS (Okra Scholarship Management System) within 7 days of receiving email notification.
Incoming International Students
Complete the International Admission Application by June 1.
All required admission documents must be received by July 1.
All required admission documents must be received by July 1.
View scholarship opportunities in the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS).
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Respond to all scholarship offers through OSMS (Okra Scholarship Management System) within 7 days of receiving email notification.
Current Students
View scholarship opportunities in the Okra Scholarship Management System (OSMS).
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Submit the general scholarship application and upload all required documentation.
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA Application by March 1.
The FAFSA is available beginning October 1. If additional documentation is requested, information will be sent via email and posted in your myDSU Portal.
The FAFSA is available beginning October 1. If additional documentation is requested, information will be sent via email and posted in your myDSU Portal.
Respond to all scholarship offers through OSMS (Okra Scholarship Management System) within 7 days of receiving email notification.
