19 Mississippi College Scholarships in 2021
While the average tuition for Mississippi’s public and private colleges is lower than the nation’s average ($6,612 for public and $15,042 for private), every bit of financial support helps! Check out these 20 Mississippi college scholarships that you can apply for today.
- 1) CASE Scholarship Program
- 2) NISS – Nissan Scholarship
- 3) MESG – Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant
- 4) MTAG – Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant
- 5) Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship
- 6) SE4A Scholarship
- 7) Gulf Coast Hurricane Scholarship
- 8) Federation Ambassador Scholarship
- 9) LAW – Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers & Firemen Scholarship
- 10) HELP – Higher Education Legislative Plan
- 11) Kim Green Scholarship
- 12) Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest
- 13) Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarships
- 14) Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship
- 15) Berta Lee White Scholarship andMississippi Farm Bureau
- 16) Christian Leaders of the Future
- 17) Diocesan Scholarships
- 18) MACD Endowment Fund
- 19) National Rice Month Scholarship Contest
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1) CASE Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $1,500
Provider: Casualty Actuarial Society
Requirements: Has sat for actuarial exams, Has passed an actuarial exam, Minimum GPA of 3.0, Demonstrated success in actuarial science courses, Has completed an actuarial science internship. For more information, please visit the CASE Scholarship Program Scholarship listing.
The Casualty Actuarial Society awards two generous scholarships per year to students from Southeastern states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage students in these states to become future working members of the CAS.
2) NISS – Nissan Scholarship
Amount: Varies – full tuition, required fees, and a book allowance
Provider: Nissan North America, Inc.
Requirements: Must be a graduating Mississippi high school student, 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 sclae, minimum of 20 on the ACT or 940 on the SAT, must be a reside of Mississippi.
This NISS – Nissan Scholarship is awarded to students attending a public two-year or four-year college in Mississippi.
3) MESG – Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant
Amount: Up to $2,500 per academic year
Provider: Mississippi Legislature
Requirements: Must be a Mississippi resident, GPA of 3.5, plan to enroll full time at a college or university in Mississippi.
The MESG – Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant may be renewed for up to 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or degree completion, whichever comes first. Students can submit one application and be considered for all state aid programs.
4) MTAG – Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant
Amount: Up to $500 per academic year for freshmen and sophomores, $1,000 per academic year for juniors and seniors
Provider: Mississippi Legislature
Requirements: Must be a Mississippi resident, GPA of 2.5, plan to enroll full time at a college or university in Mississippi.
The MTAG – Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant may be renewed for up to 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or degree completion, whichever comes first. Students can submit one application and be considered for all state aid programs.
5) Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship
Award: $1,500 for a two-year college or $2,500 for a four-year college
Provider: The Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association
Requirements: Must currently be enrolled full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college, 3.0 GPA, provide transcript, two essays, resume, digital photograph, letter of recommendation.
The Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association Scholarship is awarded to up to 15 support students attending two-year and four-year colleges.
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6) SE4A Scholarship
Award: Varies
Provider: Southeastern Association of Area Agencies on Agings
Requirements: Major in gerontology or geriatrics, Financial need, Writing skills, Minimum GPA of 2.5, Commitment to volunteer work with the elderly.
For students pursuing a career in gerontology or geriatrics, the SE4A Scholarship awards several Florida scholarships each year. This scholarship is open to students in Florida as well as in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
7) Gulf Coast Hurricane Scholarship
Award: $6,000 for students attending a four-year university and $2,000 for students attending a two-year college
Provider: Society of Plastic Engineers Foundation
Requirements: To qualify for the Gulf Coast Hurricane Scholarship the applicant must be a student with an interest in plastics, majoring in or taking courses beneficial to a career in the plastics industry.
8) Federation Ambassador Scholarship
Amount: Up to $4,000
Provider: Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
Requirements: To be eligible for the Federation Ambassador Scholarship, contestants must be willing to travel and participate in workshops and speak at functions on Farm Bureau and agricultural issues.
9) LAW – Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers & Firemen Scholarship
Amount: Tuition, required fees, and average cost of campus housing
Provider: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Fireman Scholarship Program
Requirements: Must enroll full-time at a Mississippi college or university, must be certified as a dependent child or spouse of any Mississippi law enforcement officer, volunteer firefighter, or full-time firefighter who has suffered fatal injuries or wounds.
Please check the LAW – Mississippi LAW Enforcement Officers & Firemen Scholarship listing for more information.
10) HELP – Higher Education Legislative Plan
Amount: Tuition and required fees at a public institution
Provider: Mississippi Legislature
Requirements: Must be a Mississippi resident, GPA of 2.5, minimum score of 20 on the ACT.
The HELP – Higher Education Legislative Plan Scholarship award may be renewed for up to 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or degree completion, whichever comes first. Students can submit one application and be considered for all state aid programs.
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11) Kim Green Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Provider: CREATE Foundation
Requirements: Varies. Please check the Kim Green Scholarship listing for more information.
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12) Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $2,000
Provider: The Bird Dog Foundation, Inc.
Requirements: Students must reside in Mississippi, Tennessee, or Arkansas, or be affiliated with a bird dog club, organization, or field trial association in any of the other 47 U.S. states.
The Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship promotes an interest in wildlife conservation, outdoor heritage, hunting, and related subjects. Students must submit an essay to be considered. Three students will be awarded scholarship money.
13) Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarships
Amount: $3,000
Provider: Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
Requirements: Must be enrolled in an agriculture degree at a Mississippi university or college, entering or in their sophomore year.
Students may fill out one application and be considered for the 5 different Young Farmers & Ranchers scholarships.
14) Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Provider: Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation
Requirements: Must be an undergraduate student, must have a parent or spouse actively employed in the trucking industry, the student is currently employed in the trucking industry, OR is the child or a spouse of an independent contractor affiliated with a trucking company. Please check the Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship listing for the full list of requirements.
This unique scholarship caters to students who are children or spouses of someone in the trucking industry. College freshman, sophomore, juniors and seniors may apply.
15) Berta Lee White Scholarship and
Mississippi Farm Bureau
Amount: Varies
Provider: Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
Requirements: Must be a Farm Bureau member, attending a Mississippi university or college.
Please visit the Berta Lee Scholarship listing for more information.
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16) Christian Leaders of the Future
Amount: $1,000
Provider: Mississippi Christian Living and Belhaven University
Requirements: Must be a high school senior, provide a letter of recommendation, and answer application questions related to student’s Christian faith.
The Christian Leaders of the Future Scholarship awards two senior students (one male and one female) who demonstrate Christian character.
17) Diocesan Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Provider: Diocese of Mississippi
Requirements: Varies. Please check the Diocesan Scholarships listing for more information.
The Episcopal Church in Mississippi offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students.
18) MACD Endowment Fund
Amount: Up to $5,000
Provider: The Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts’ Endowment Fund, Inc.
Requirements: Must currently be an enrolled college sophomore, junior, or senior.
The MACD Endowment Fund provides 5 scholarships each year, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000.
19) National Rice Month Scholarship Contest
Amount: Up to $4,000
Provider: USA Rice and Corteva Agriscience
Requirements: Create a video about U.S. rice, National Rice Month, and the importance of rice to your state. Must be a graduating high school student from a rice-growing state, including Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas.
The National Rice Month Scholarship awards students in rice-growing states, encouraging them to make an original video related to rice.
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