Keenum Applauds Presidential Scholars

Keenum Applauds Presidential Scholars

Twenty outstanding Mississippi State freshmen became 2026-27 Presidential Scholars in September. Receiving the university's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship from MSU President Mark E. Keenum, front center, Presidential Scholars are members of the Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College and possess strong academic skills, creativity and a drive for success. The experience also offers a one-time educational enrichment scholarship for study-abroad opportunities, internships or other qualified academi

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Twenty outstanding Mississippi State freshmen became 2026-27 Presidential Scholars in September. Receiving the university's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship from MSU President Mark E. Keenum, front center, Presidential Scholars are members of the Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College and possess strong academic skills, creativity and a drive for success. The experience also offers a one-time educational enrichment scholarship for study-abroad opportunities, internships or other qualified academic pursuits, an undergraduate research fellowship award and mentoring.