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Oseola McCarty Scholars Program

Fulfilling a Legacy

The Oseola McCarty Scholars Program was created in 2018 as an extension of the Oseola McCarty Endowment offered by T抖阴app. The Oseola McCarty 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, and a love for helping others.

The program is built on Oseola McCarty鈥檚 servant attitude and financial impact to the community with her generous donation to the University. Oseola McCarty Scholars participate in activities that center around leadership, financial wellness, career development, and community involvement. Oseola McCarty Scholars possess a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a commitment to serving others through community service and school organizations. Oseola McCarty Scholars are chosen fairly through the freshman competitive scholarship application process to embark on this meaningful life endeavor. 

About the Oseola McCarty Scholars Program

Our program focuses on leadership and workforce development. Our scholars have access to a personalized program tailored to help them make strategic choices during their time at Southern Miss. Scholars set SMART goals each semester and work directly with their program advisors to develop the skills needed to reach those goals through various organizations and campus resources. Scholars incorporate financial planning and other career-based resources to help build additional skills in order to thrive in the workforce and 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, and lifelong memories with other McCarty Scholars. 

Benefits

• Scholars receive a $2,000 annual scholarship 
• Campus employment with the Office of Scholarships and Financial Wellness provided for work-study eligible scholars (will pay out up to the max amount awarded in SOAR)
• Individualized career and financial coaching through mentorship
• Leadership opportunities provided to upperclassmen within the program

What Scholars Can Expect

• Must maintain a 2.75 USM cumulative grade point average
• Must enroll in 15 credit hours per semester
• Required meetings with mentors and advisors
• Required curriculum and monthly assignments
• Required volunteer, internship, and/or job shadowing (will be assigned based on career plan and student goals)