MSU Humanities Camp

The MSU Humanities Camp is a week-long program run by Mississippi State University's College of Arts & Sciences for up to 15 nominated scholars from across Mississippi. The 2027 camp, titled Understanding Mississippi to Write the Future, takes place in Starkville from Sunday, June 6 to Friday, June 11, 2027, in person. A nomination process selects current sophomores and juniors (2026-2027 school year), with schools allowed to nominate up to two scholars who must submit a 300-500 word statement of interest.

Cost to participants: $250

Current sophomores and juniors in the 2026-2027 school year who are nominated by their school.

Schools nominate up to two scholars; nominees submit a 300-500 word statement of interest. Nomination forms open on November 2, 2026 and deadline is February 3, 2027.