Mississippi Scholarships

13 open scholarships for Mississippi students and residents, sorted by deadline. Each listing shows the award amount, who is eligible and how to apply.

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Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)
$2,500 · Deadline: October 1–September 15 annually
Eligible Mississippi students with qualifying high-school GPA and test scores or National Merit status Application status: Upcoming annual cycle — opens…
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
$1,000 · Deadline: October 1–September 15 annually
Eligible Mississippi full-time undergraduates receiving less than the maximum Pell Grant Application status: Upcoming annual cycle — opens October 1.
Mississippi UPSKILL Grant
$500 · Deadline: September 15; supporting documents October 15
Eligible Mississippi adults age 24+ in approved community-college certificate/associate programs Application status: Closed for latest listed September 15…
Mississippi FAITH Scholarship
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: State application cycle; confirm program-specific date
Eligible Mississippi residents under 25 with qualifying foster-care histories Application status: Annual cycle — confirm October 1 intake.
Mississippi HELP Grant
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: October 1–March 31 annually; documents April 30
Eligible Mississippi residents with need, qualifying coursework, GPA and test scores Application status: Upcoming annual cycle — opens October 1.
Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Scholarship
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: October 1–September 15 annually
Eligible spouses/dependents of fallen or permanently disabled Mississippi officers/firefighters Application status: Upcoming annual cycle — opens October 1.
Mississippi Nissan Scholarship
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: October 1–March 1 annually
Qualifying Mississippi high-school seniors attending public two- or four-year colleges Application status: Upcoming annual cycle — opens October 1.
Mississippi State University — Departmental & Major Scholarships
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Varies by department; see official page
Academic major
Mississippi State University — Need-Based & Donor-Funded Scholarships
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: FAFSA and institutional dates vary; see official page
Need-based
Mississippi State University — Transfer Scholarships
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Priority or admission-linked deadline; see official page
Merit
University of Mississippi — Departmental & Major Scholarships
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Varies by department; see official page
Academic major
University of Mississippi — Need-Based & Donor-Funded Scholarships
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: FAFSA and institutional dates vary; see official page
Need-based
University of Mississippi — Transfer Scholarships
Award amount varies, see sponsor · Deadline: Priority or admission-linked deadline; see official page
Merit

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