Mississippi scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 26, 2025Apply below to the best Mississippi scholarships for January 2025.
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Martha Douglas Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Nurse Oneita Dongieux Award for Excellence
Mississippi • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Nurse Oneita Dongieux Award offers $500 to nursing students in Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required for application.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Mississippi • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship awards $500 to Mississippi students with disabilities. Apply by sharing your story.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
The Pinebelt Foundation Scholarships
New Augusta • Prentiss • Ellisville • Lumberton • Laurel • Leakesville • Hattiesburg • Brookhaven • Bassfield • Collins • Columbia • Petal • Purvis • Richton • Sandersville • Soso • State Line • Sumrall • Waynesboro • Bay Springs • Mississippi • Freshmen
The Pinebelt Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+! Visit their website for details.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Age • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.
Deadline:
February 7, 2025
Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to Mississippi seniors graduating in 2025. Apply with an audition video.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarships
Lee County • Sarasota County • Charlotte County • Mississippi
Gulf Coast Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Boca Grande for higher education.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
PRSA Memphis Scholarship
Mississippi • Tennessee • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers
Alabama • Alaska • Arkansas • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Iowa • Louisiana • Maine • Massachusetts • Mississippi • Missouri • New Hampshire • North Carolina • North Dakota • Ohio • South Carolina • South Dakota • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school • Freshmen
The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Louisiana • Mississippi • Missouri • Tennessee • Counseling • Education • Psychology • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Childcare • Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Healthcare Administrative
The NAJA Graduate Scholarship supports students working with children in various fields. Applicants need a personal statement and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Astronomy • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • STEM • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • For Women
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarships
Mississippi • Test Scores • Freshmen
Nissan North America offers scholarships up to $30,000 for Mississippi high school grads with a 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT/940 SAT scores.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship
Illinois • Virginia • Mississippi • Tennessee • Georgia • Alabama • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Juniors
The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.
Deadline:
January 27, 2025
Mississippi Nurses Foundation School of Nursing Scholarship – Spring
Mississippi • Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mississippi Nurses Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for nursing students with a 2.5 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship
Georgia • South Carolina • North Carolina • Tennessee • Mississippi • Florida • Alabama • Louisiana • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
The Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship awards $3,125 to STEM undergraduates from select Southern states. Apply by sharing your challenges.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students
The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
NEWH Sunshine Scholarship
Florida • Mississippi • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Sunshine Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students in hospitality fields in Florida and Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
CREATE Foundation Northeast Mississippi's Community Foundation scholarships
Alcorn County • Benton County • Calhoun County • Chickasaw County • Clay County • Itawamba County • Lafayette County • Lee County • Lowndes County • Madison County • Marshall County • Monroe County • Oktibbeha County • Pontotoc County • Prentiss County • Tippah County • Tishomingo County • Union County • Grenada County • Hinds County • Yalobusha County • Mississippi • Freshmen
CREATE Foundation offers scholarships for Northeast Mississippi students based on merit, need, and activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
Dr. Kay-Lewis Abney Award
Mississippi • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Dr. Kay-Lewis Abney Award offers $500+ to Mississippi nursing students with financial need and a commitment to patient care.
Deadline:
November 8, 2025
Mississippi Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowship Program
Mississippi • STEM • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Engineering • Aerospace • Mechanical • Graduate Students
The MSSGC Graduate Fellowship offers $22,500 for U.S. graduate students in any field related to NASA research.
Deadline:
February 13, 2025
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Scholarships
Bolivar County • Coahoma County • DeSoto County • Leflore County • Marshall County • Panola County • Quitman County • Sunflower County • Tallahatchie County • Tate County • Tunica County • Mississippi
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High chances for local students!
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Community Foundation of East Mississippi Scholarships
Lauderdale County • Choctaw County • Kemper County • Neshoba County • Mississippi
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi offers scholarships for local students to help with college costs. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
FAQ
It's advisable to start applying for Mississippi scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have early deadlines.
Mississippi scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship.
To apply for Mississippi scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, and submit any required essays or letters of recommendation. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for Mississippi scholarships can vary widely. Common requirements may include residency in Mississippi, enrollment in an accredited institution, and maintaining a certain GPA. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Mississippi scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in Mississippi pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, or specific talents.
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and failing to proofread essays. Take your time to ensure your application is thorough and well-prepared.
Many Mississippi scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or continuing enrollment in a designated program. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship.
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