Top 35 Mississippi Scholarships in October 2026

Are you a college-bound Mississippi resident who has been admitted to and will be attending Mississippi College (MC) in Clinton, Mississippi? Further, will you be living in a residence hall at Mississippi College? If so, Mississippi College's Speed Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship provides full tuition costs to many incoming Mississippi College students who vow to live at a MC residence hall and complete the federal and state aid applications. If you're a Mississippi resident and incoming MC student, keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a college-bound, Mississippi high school senior who will be enrolling full-time at an in-state, public community college or university in a program of study leading to a first associate’s or first bachelor’s degree? If so, you may be eligible for the Nissan Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship will award the full cost of college tuition and fees to multiple eligible students who have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must also hold a minimum 2.5 GPA and have scored a minimum of 20 on the ACT or 940 on the SAT. To apply, students must submit a brief essay answering the question "How do my plans for the future and my college major support the Automotive industry in Mississippi?" If you're a college-bound high school senior from Mississippi with a passion or career interest in the automotive industry, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Freshman Designation-Based: Boys/Girls State Scholarship is open to students entering the University of Southern Mississippi as freshmen. Students who attended Boys State or Girls State in Mississippi are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship-Local is open to women entering The University of Southern Mississippi as freshmen. Winners of a local-level Distinguished Young Women's competition are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Freshman Designation-Based: Distinguished Young Women's Scholarship-State is open to women entering The University of Southern Mississippi as freshmen. Winners of a state-level Distinguished Young Women's competition are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Freshman Designation-Based: STAR Student Scholarship is open to students entering The University of Southern Mississippi as freshmen. Students who have been selected as the STAR student at their high school are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program! The program is open to students pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields that address the special needs of children and youth. Some such needs may include counseling, mental health, special education, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, and gifted and talented. To help address these needs, the scholarship program was created by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA). Since 1962, the Junior Auxiliary Project has served to help children and make a difference in their lives by providing support, resources, and education for its programs. Each year, multiple scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to help pay for the education of students planning to work with children. If you are interested in working with children and attending to their special needs, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Wayne Dudley Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students who or their parents reside in the Premier membership area and must be active Premier customers. Students planning to pursue postsecondary education in agriculture-related fields are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you planning on attending Mississippi State University (MSU)? If so, then you may be eligible for the Luckyday Scholars Program to help fund your education! Worth up to an incredible $24,000, this scholarship has the potential to make a big difference when it comes time to pay for college. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be high school seniors residing in Mississippi who plan to enroll at Mississippi State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 20 to be considered. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must first be admitted to MSU. Then, if eligible, freshmen who have satisfied the eligibility requirements will have the Luckyday application populate in the scholarship platform. If you think you’d be a good candidate for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to check out other scholarships for Mississippi residents. Apply today and take the first step toward your future!Show Less

The Beck's Hybrids Scholarship is open to FFA members who are graduating high school seniors or current college students from Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, or Wisconsin. Members planning to pursue a certificate or degree in agriculture and customers of Beck's Hybrids Seed are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Incoming USM Golden Eagles, do you believe in the importance of maintaining academic excellence while helping out your community? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for the Luckyday Scholars Program! Awarding up to $6,000 per year, the Luckyday Scholars Program (USM) is an amazing opportunity for current high school seniors from Mississippi who are looking to attend the University of Southern Mississippi. To qualify, students must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA and an ACT score of 20 or higher. Successful applicants should also have a history of involvement in their community and have challenged themselves academically while balancing varying responsibilities. To apply, students must complete the general application in the GO Application System. Then, other competitive applications (including that for the Luckyday program) for which they are eligible will open in their account. The Luckyday Scholars Program - USM is just one of the many scholarships for Mississippi residents available on Scholarships360. If it sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and explore other opportunities you may qualify for. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

This Georgia Ann Benard Hall Award of Excellence is open to African-American students currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a Mississippi University BSN program at the junior or senior level. Applicants must also be Mississippi Students Nurses Association members and submit an essay and proof of enrollment to apply. If you're an aspiring nurse and member of the Mississippi Students Nurses Association, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MSEG)'s primary objective is to provide educational opportunities for high-achieving high school students who wish to pursue post-secondary education in the state of Mississippi. To be eligible, applicants must have been Mississippi residents for at least one year, have a high school GPA of at least 3.5, and score a minimum of 29 on the ACT/1350 on the SAT, or be named a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist. Recipients of the grant may receive funding for up to 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or degree completion, whichever comes first. MESG awards up to $2,500 per academic year, but the awards may not exceed recipients' tuition and required fee costs. If you're a Mississippi high school graduate who will be attending an in-state university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The MTAG (Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant)'s primary objective is to provide educational opportunities for Mississippi residents who wish to pursue in-state postsecondary education and do not already benefit from federal need-based aid. Applicants must be eligible for less than the full Federal Pell Grant as determined by completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition, they must have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout high school and a 15 on the ACT. Recipients of the grant may receive funding for up to 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or degree completion, whichever comes first. MTAG awards up to $500 per academic year for freshmen and sophomores and $1,000 per academic year for juniors and seniors. If you’re a Mississippi resident who will be attending an in-state university and do not already benefit from federal need-based aid, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Mississippi resident who is enrolled in a PhD Nursing program in Mississippi? Further, are you a Mississippi Nurses Association (MNA) member? If so, the MNF PhD Research Grants may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the MNF PhD Research Grants award up to $10,000 each to two (2) PhD Nursing students who are from and enrolled in programs in Mississippi. To be considered for the Grants, interested students must submit a budget, biographical sketch, and 12-page narrative. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Attention all Nursing Students in Mississippi! The Mississippi Car Tag Stipend Program is offering stipends to those enrolled in an accredited Associate or Baccalaureate Nursing Program, as well as RNs in an accredited Master's or Doctoral Nursing Program. To be eligible, you must hold a current and unrestricted Mississippi RN license and have a nursing license plate on your personal vehicle. Full-time Associate or Baccalaureate students and full-time or part-time Master's or Doctoral students (3-year limit) are welcome to apply. Upon completion of the program, recipients must agree to work as full-time nurses in Mississippi within the first two years and submit three letters of reference. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each quarter, the contest awards $8,000 to the top four (4) applicants who submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about how someone they know has (1) inspired them and (2) given them the confidence to achieve their goals. The scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines every March, June, September, and December. Bear in mind that applicants must also reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The MTA College Scholarship is offered to incoming first-year students and residents of Mississippi. Students who are members of the USTA and are current or former participants of one or more USTA youth tennis programs are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The AFCEA Mort Marks ROTC Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for Navy or Marine Corps ROTC students pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degree at a university in the AFCEA Mid-South Region. This includes the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the northwest panhandle of Florida. Each year, $3,000 each is awarded to students whose degree and major align with the mission of AFCEA, who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, and who submit a completed application, current transcript, one (1) letter of recommendation, and a letter of nomination from their ROTC unit professor of military science, professor of naval science, professor of aerospace studies, or designed commanding officer. If you're a STEM major and passionate ROTC participant attending a university in the AFCEA Mid-South Region, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship is available to female graduating high school seniors interested in golf. Residents of the approved 15 southern states or the District of Columbia are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be entering a college or university in the Southeastern Theater Conference (SETC) region to major in theater. The SETC region includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Each year, an applicant will be awarded $2,000 to help fund their undergraduate education. If you're a college-bound student in the SETC region with a passion for theater, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship is open to female postsecondary students who are pursuing a STEM degree and interested in a career in STEM. Applicants must be attending an institution in a southern state (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas or West Virginia), and are eligible to earn between $1,000 and $5,000 to go toward their education. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more, and get a headstart on your career.Show Less

The SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship is funded by SAE International, an organization that advances mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. Each year, their SAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship awards $5,000 to one (1) current or recent FORD NGL Network/Steam Academy participant entering college to pursue an engineering or related science degree. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, high school senior from Mississippi who's living within Northcentral Electric’s service territory? If so, you may be eligible for the Northcentral Electric Cooperative College Scholarships for High School Seniors! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,000 to eight high school seniors living in the service territory. To be considered, students must complete an application and (1) email it to mbellipanni@northcentralelectric.com, (2) mail it to P.O. Box 405, Byhalia, MS 38611, or (3) drop it off at Northcentral Electric office located at 4600 Northcentral Way, Olive Branch, MS 38654. If you're a rising college freshman from Mississippi residing in Northcentral Electric Cooperative's service territory, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is available to students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement and have a demonstrated financial need. Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia are welcome to apply. Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated employees, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household are not eligible to apply. Students who have or plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics through an athletic scholarship are not eligible to apply.Show Less

Undocumented immigrants who came to the United States before the age of 16, consider checking out the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The scholarship, worth up to $25,000 per year, is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or because their state's public universities will not admit them (see "Eligibiltiy Information" for full list of qualifying states). Applicants must also be attending one of TheDream.Us's partner colleges (Christian Brothers University, Delaware State University, Dominican University, Eastern Connecticut State University, or Trinity Washington University (Women’s College)) to qualify. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, meaning recipients can receive up to $100,000 to help cover the costs of their bachelor’s degree program. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student who is (1) residing in a locked-out state and (2) pursuing a postsecondary education at a Partner College, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less