u/Ikeescobar23

Hey everyone! I’m currently a sophomore at Northwest Mississippi Community College planning to transfer to Ole Miss Oxford campus in Spring 2027. I have a few scholarship questions I can’t find clear answers to online and hoping someone here can help!

About me:

•	Mississippi resident ✅  
•	Transferring directly from NWCC ✅  
•	Projected GPA by December 2026: \~3.23 (straight A’s summer and fall)  
•	Will have 61 transferable credit hours ✅  
•	SAI: $14,814 (just over Pell cutoff 😭)  
•	Majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders

My questions:

1.	Community College Leadership Scholarship — Is this available for students attending the MAIN Oxford campus? I’ve seen conflicting info and want to confirm before I get my hopes up. It says $6,000 for CC transfers with 3.0+ GPA and leadership/service but doesn’t specify campus because I saw it on the regional site (don’t cook me if I’m wrong😭)  
2.	GPA ceiling — With a projected \~3.23 GPA by December 2026, am I competitive for the Luckyday and Lyceum scholarships or is that too low? Also, will I be able to be eligible for them if I come Jan 2027?  
3.	Luckyday eligibility — My SAI is $14,814 which is just $24 over the Pell cutoff. Does Luckyday’s “remaining financial need” requirement automatically disqualify me or is there wiggle room?  
4.	Lyceum Scholars Award — How competitive is this realistically? What else should I be applying for?

Any advice from current Ole Miss students, transfers, or financial aid experience would be hugely appreciated! 🙏