The Oseola McCarty Scholarship Endowment at The University of Southern Mississippi is awarded to students with financial need who represent an underserved population and who graduated from a public school in the Hattiesburg and/or South Mississippi area.

Her story and the impact on the 133 students who have benefitted has inspired people to continue contributing to this scholarship for 30 years.  In March of 2025, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Foundation announced a significant milestone in the legacy of Oseola McCarty: the scholarship endowment reached $1 million corpus.

With a corpus of $1 million, 20 Oseola McCarty scholars will receive $2,000 annually toward their education.  

If you, or someone you know, are interested in applying for the McCarty Scholars Program at The University of Southern Mississippi, we encourage you to explore the opportunities it offers.  Oseola McCarty Scholars Program | Office of Scholarships and Financial Wellness | The University of Southern Mississippi

If you would like to contribute to the Oseola McCarty Scholars Program visit USM Foundation – About Oseola McCarty.