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Top 20 Mississippi Scholarships in June 2023
“Mississippi” means “big river,” and these scholarships are big too! Students who live and/or attend school in Mississippi have access to a number of scholarships to help fund their post-secondary education. Continue reading to learn more about the top Mississippi scholarships!
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- Additional Mississippi scholarships
- Additional Mississippi scholarship resources
- Summary of Mississippi scholarships
- Upcoming Mississippi scholarships
Top 14 Mississippi Scholarships in June 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship
The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high school student who hopes to…
Show More$2,000 Nitro College Scholarship – No Essay
Easy scholarship from Nitro College open to all high school, college, community and graduate students.
Niche $15,000 No Essay Scholarship
Open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Mississippi Car Tag Stipend Program
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…
Show MoreMNF PhD Research Grants
The MNF PhD Research Grants will be awarded to applicants currently enrolled and in good standing in a Ph.D. Nursing program in Mississippi. Applicants must be a member of the…
Show MoreNAJA Graduate Scholarship Program
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…
Show MoreAFCEA Mort Marks ROTC Scholarship
The AFCEA Mort Marks ROTC Scholarship is an incredible opportunity for Navy or Marine Corps ROTC students attending a university in the AFCEA Mid-South Region. This includes the states of:…
Show MoreSidney B. Meadows Scholarship
The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is offered to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate ornamental horticulture program or related discipline at a four-year institution, must be…
Show MoreRegions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest
Are you a Black, 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…
Show MoreMarch Madness Scholarship
Past National Officers' Scholarship applicants must be selected as a concurrent Betty Hansen National Scholarship winner. They must also be a Danish Sisterhood member in good standing for a minimum…
Show MoreSAE/Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies Scholarship
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…
Show MoreDream.US Opportunity Scholarship
Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship…
Show MoreMississippi Scholarship
The ARRL Foundation Mississippi Scholarship is calling all students with an active Amateur Radio License Class! If you're a resident of Mississippi and attending a postsecondary institution in-state, pursuing a…
Show MoreFred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship
The Fred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with a General Class or higher US Amateur Radio License. If you're pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher…
Show MoreAdditional Mississippi scholarships
Northcentral Electric Cooperative College Scholarships
- Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who display academic achievement, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. Must live within Northcentral Electric’s service territory (eastern DeSoto County, western Marshall County, and small areas in Tate and Lafayette counties)
- Amount: $1,500
- Deadline: March 6, 2022
Methodist Foundation of Mississippi College Scholarship
- Eligibility: Mississippi residents active in a United Methodist congregation or Wesley Foundation in Mississippi. Non-seminary graduate and undergraduate students are eligible for up to four scholarship awards
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: April 1, 2022
Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Essay Scholarship Contest
- Eligibility: High school seniors who are U.S. citizens and reside in Tennessee, Mississippi, or Arkansas. Students affiliated with a bird dog club, organization, or field trial association in any of the other 47 U.S. states are also eligible
- Amount: 1st place: $2,000; 2nd place: $1,500; 3rd place: $1,000
- Deadline: April 15, 2022
Kids Chance of Mississippi Scholarship Fund
- Eligibility: Mississippi residents between the ages of 17 and 23 who have a parent who was killed or permanently and totally disabled in an accident that is compensable under the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act. Must demonstrate financial need
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: May 1, 2022
Berta Lee White Scholarship
- Eligibility: Women who are Farm Bureau members enrolled in agriculture degree programs at Mississippi universities or community colleges
- Amount: $3,000
- Deadline: June 1, 2022
Young Farmers & Ranchers Association Scholarship
- Eligibility: Farm Bureau member students studying in an agriculture field. Must show financial need and attend any Mississippi university or community college
- Amount: $3,000
- Deadline: June 1, 2022
Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Undergraduate Student Scholarship
- Eligibility: Mississippi residents who are accounting majors at 4-year Mississippi colleges/universities. Must have at least 6 hours of accounting courses above the principles/introductory level and be classified as juniors in preparation for the senior year
- Amount: $3,000
- Deadline: June 1, 2022
Additional Mississippi scholarship resources
School-specific scholarships
Be sure to check out your school’s website for institution-specific scholarships, such as Ole Miss, North East Mississippi Community College, Mississippi State University, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Offers several scholarships specific to individual Mississippi high schools.
FAFSA guide
On October 1st of every year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens nationwide. Mississippi students should complete the FAFSA to be eligible for federal student aid as well as some scholarships.
Summary of Mississippi scholarships
- Nissan Scholarship
- Northcentral Electric Cooperative College Scholarships
- Methodist Foundation of Mississippi College Scholarship
- Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Essay Scholarship Contest
- Kids Chance of Mississippi Scholarship Fund
- Berta Lee White Scholarship
- Young Farmers & Ranchers Association Scholarship
- Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Upcoming Mississippi scholarships
Northwest Mississippi Realtors Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors in Desoto, Tate, Tunica, and Marshall Counties. Must submit a completed application and participate in the interview phase to be eligible
- Amount: $1,000
IHMVCU Cash for Class Scholarship
- Eligibility:. Graduating high school seniors or current college students who are IHMVCU (IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union) members by the application deadline
- Amount: $1,000 – $10,000
Misticos Scholarships
- Eligibility: Four scholarships are awarded annually to one female and three males of either the Greek Orthodox or Episcopal Faiths
- Amount: Varies
Nissan Scholarship
- Eligibility: Graduating Mississippi high school students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who score a minimum of 20 on the ACT or 940 on the SAT. Applicants must be legal residents of Mississippi for at least a year before application and demonstrate leadership in extracurriculars
- Amount: Full cost
