Presidential Scholars taking a photo after MSU President Mark E. Keenum presented them with commemorative cowbells are, from left, Lucy Mellen of Hattiesburg, Muneebah Umar of Starkville, Lily Langstaff of Southaven, Khaoula Kamal of Tupelo, and Hayden Cherry of Halls, Texas. Read more about this year's 22 students awarded the university’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships, which include the cost of university tuition, fees, books, and room and board, as well as research and study-abroad expenses.