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Holmes Community College (posted 8/16/12)
Holmes Community Colleges offers a variety of scholarships, grants, and loans. Check out their Financial Aid Information link to find out about various opportunities, qualifications, forms and deadline information:
http://www.holmescc.edu/index.php/current-students/financial-aid/
Hinds Community College (posted 8/16/12)
The District Office of Financial Aid is located on the Raymond campus of Hinds Community College. This office is open each weekday to work with students. Information about Financial Aid opportunities can be found at the following link:
State of Mississippi Financial Aid (posted 8/16/2012)
Each year, the State Legislature appropriates money that students can apply for to go to college. State of Mississippi Financial Aid information and application is found at www.mississippi.edu/financialaid. Below are the scholarships for undergraduates. You only need to complete one application. Each scholarship requires different supporting information.
HELP (Higher Education Legislative Plan)
This program is designed to provide tuition assistance to qualified students whose financial need, as demonstrated by federal student aid eligibility, will not be met with gift aid from other sources. Deadlines are important as the number of awards and recipients are dependent upon available funds.
Deadlines:
· Online Application: March 31
· Supporting Documents (including certified curriculum – YOU MUST REQUEST THAT A TRANSCRIPT BE SENT OR NOTIFY YOUR COUNSELOR TO VERIFY YOUR CURRICULUM. NOTE THE DEADLINE.): April 30
Eligibility requirements for the high school senior:
· Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for two years prior to application deadline
· Have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
· Have scored a minimum of a 20 on the National ACT. Scores for the state eligibility are automatically sent from ACT to the State of Mississippi Office of Financial Aid
· Have completed a specific high school core curriculum ; this includes 2 years of the same foreign language and chemistry. YOU MUST REQUEST THAT A TRANSCRIPT BE SENT OR NOTIFY YOUR COUNSELOR TO VERIFY YOUR CURRICULUM. NOTE THE DEADLINE OF APRIL 30.
· Meet income limitations
· Demonstrate need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· Be accepted and enrolled full-time at an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
· Must be pursuing first certificate, first associate or first bachelors degree
· Completed HELP Worksheet (also referred to as the Household Verification Worksheet)
· Signed copies of the first two pages of the following four (4) tax return documents:
Federal AND State tax returns for the prior and current tax filing year
NOTE: Dependent student's should provide parent's tax returns
· Those that are not required to file a tax return must submit a non tax filer form for the applicable year(s):
Federal IRS and Mississippi Non Tax Filer Form for Current and Prior Tax Year
For complete information, go to:
http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=225
Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
This program is designed to provide financial aid assistance to Mississippi residents attending state approved public and nonprofit two-year and four-year eligible colleges and universities in the state.
Important Dates:
Application Dates: January 1 – September 15
Supporting Documents Deadline: October 15
· Eligibility Requirements for Entering Freshman:
· Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to application
· Have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale or GED certificate (submit copy of GED test scores and GED certificate) or completion of Home School program (submit signed transcript of 9th through 12th grades) YOUR GPA IS AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF FINACIAL AID BY MCHS OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES; NO TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED FOR A REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE, ONLY THE OFFICIAL SUBMISSION OF GPA.
· Have scored a minimum of a 15 on the National ACT. Scores for the state eligibility are automatically sent from ACT to the State of Mississippi Office of Financial Aid
· Be accepted and enrolled full-time at an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
· Receive less than the full Federal Pell Grant as determined by the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid uses the latest version of the results of the FAFSA process to determine an applicant's Pell Grant eligibility.
· Must be pursuing first certificate, first associate or first bachelors degree
Award Amount
MTAG awards may be up to $500.00 per academic year for freshmen and sophomores and $1,000 per academic year for juniors and seniors.
For complete information go to:
http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=230
Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)
This program is designed to provide financial aid assistance to Mississippi residents attending state approved public and nonprofit two-year and four-year eligible colleges and universities in the state.
Important Dates
Application Dates: January 1 – September 15
Supporting Documents Deadline: October 15
Eligibility Requirements for Entering Freshmen
· Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to high school or Home School completion
· Have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale (Home School applicants must provide official transcript of 9th through 12th grades.) YOUR GPA IS AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF FINACIAL AID BY MCHS OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES; NO TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED FOR A REGULAR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE, ONLY THE OFFICIAL SUBMISSION OF GPA.
· Have scored a minimum of a 29 on the National ACT or minimum score of 1280 on the SAT or National Merit or National Achievement Finalist or Semi-Finalist. Scores for the state eligibility are automatically sent from ACT to the State of Mississippi Office of Financial Aid.
· Be accepted and enrolled full-time at an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
· Must be pursuing first certificate, first associate or first bachelors degree
Award Amount
MESG awards may be up to $2,500.00 per academic year, but may not exceed tuition and required fees.
For complete information, go to:
http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-step3-grants-loans.php?article_id=228
AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:
- GPA (high, but not the main focus)
- Main critieria: Applicant's character as determined by evaluation of the submitted essay.
- Essay of no more than 1000 words based on the following questions: What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
- Award: $500
You are NOT required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.SUBMIT ESSAY TO: scholarships@aesengineers.comNo application packet.DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: OCTOBER 5, 2012 (posted 9/5/2012)________________________________________________________________________
HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - one of the nation's largest scholarship provider
National scholarships of $20,000 and state scholarships of $5,000 are available.
Eligibility criteria:
- Currently a full-time high school senior
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred)
- Involvement in co-curricular activities and community service activities
- May apply from August 1 - October 25, 2012
- ONLINE APPLICATION: www.horatioalger.org//scholarships/index.cfm
- More information can be found at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships (posted 9/5/2012)
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GET2COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria:
- Write an essay of no more than 500 words on their choice of topic - "You've just written a 300-page autobiography. Send us page 217".
- a first-time college freshman for the fall semester 2013
- Be a Mississippi high school student
- DEADLINE: December 1, 2012
- Go to www.Get2College.org to submit your essay. (posted 9/11/2012)
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CHRISTIAN LEADERS OF THE FUTURE
- Metro Christian Living and Belhaven University will honor outstanding high school seniors who are living out their commitment to Christ right where they are. You can obtain an application from Student Services or go to Leaders@metrochristianliving.com .
- In addition to being featured on the cover of the March Issue of Metro Christian Living, winners, parents, and special friends will be honored at a reception on March 7, 2013.
- DEADLINE: December 7, 2012
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http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Visit website for updated/new scholarships (posted 10/1/12)
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University of Mississippi
Luckyday Scholarship
The Luckyday Scholarship Program awards from $8,000 to $20,000 per eligible student for four years of undergraduate study. Because it is designed to bridge the gap between an individual student's obligation and assistance from other scholarships and grants, the amount of each Luckyday Scholarship varies.
To be considered for the Luckyday Scholarship, all interested students must select the Luckyday option when completing the University of Mississippi's entering Freshman Scholarship application. The priority deadline for completing the scholarship application is January 15, 2013. (posted 10/22/12)
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Sewanee University
Guarisco Scholarship for Art and Art History
Sewanee Common Application deadline - Dec. 1, 2012
Guarisco Scholarship application deadline - Dec. 15, 2012
www.admission.sewanee.edu/apply/guarisco (posted 10/22/12)
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Central Miss. Ole Miss Rebel Club
Criteria: 2013 graduate with a "B" average, ACT composite score between 21 and 28(inclusive)
Amount: $1,000
How to apply: Paper applications available in Student Services
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 8, 2013 (posted 10/22/12)
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
for full details.
DEADLINE: June 14, 2013
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Don't forget to keep doing your own scholarship searches. Try this one!! (posted 10/8/12)
http://www.studentscholarships.org/
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NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation
Amount: May be between $1,000 and $10,000
Criteria: Graduating senior who has an officially established business. If you are in DECA, Junior Achievement or Future Business Leaders of America, this might be the one for you!
DEADLINE: December 17, 2012 (posted 10/29/12)
Link: http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards______________________________________
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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Criteria: 1. must be a minority high school senior; 2. show dedication to community service; 3. financial need; 4. composite ACT of at least 22
Amount: "Each new JRF Scholar receives $24,000 over four years to attend a four-year university.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2013 (posted 10/29/12)
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Templeton Press is sponsoring an essay contest that is open to any high school senior who intends to enroll at an institution of higher learning by fall of 2013. The contest has no special requirements; it only asks each entrant to write a thoughtful essay about his or her life's purpose. Contestants will be judged solely on the quality of their ideas and their ability to express themselves. The contest carries prizes ranging from $1,000 up to $5,000 and it runs through December 31, 2012.
Full entry information can be found at: http://lawsoflifecontest.com/
(posted 11/1/12)
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B. Davis Scholarship
General Information: The generosity of the site sponsors have allowed them to offer a scholarship to help the students who visit the site.
Deadline and Eligibility: Available to all high school juniors and seniors; May 27, 2013
* This is not an academic scholarship. They want to know where you go to school and what your academic plans are.
No transcripts or letters of recommendation are to be sent until notified.
Application Procedure: Write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:
"Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue is so important?"
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Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program
- High school seniors attending school and living in close proximity of a Simon Property Mall or Community Center
- Planning to enroll no later than fall 2013 in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
- Employees or family members of employees of Simon Property Group and affiliated partners are not eligible for this program
DEADLINE: January 11, 2013 APPLICATIONS: Available in Student Services (posted 12/19/2012)
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100 Black Men Scholarship - from the Canton MS Chapter. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mentoring service, scholarship assistance and overall support for community development. Applications are available in Student Services. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2013. (posted 12/21/2012)
2013 Harrison Clark Scholarship - www.cfgreaterjackson.org/scholarships.html#clark
Applications will be available in Student Services beginning February 12. The Clark family has graciously made it possible for us to award a scholarship to eight seniors this year! The monetary value of the scholarships range from $1,000 to $200. APPLY, APPLY, APPLY!!!!! (posted 1/31/13)
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS April 1, 2013.
(posted 2/7/13)
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2013 Ryan Kirkpatrick Memorial Scholarship - www.cfgreaterjackson.org/scholarships.html#kirkpatrick
Applications will be available in Student Services beginning February 12. One scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded. APPLY, APPLY, APPLY !!!!!!!! (posted 1/31/13)
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS April 1, 2013.
(posted 2/7/13)
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2013 Rick Ross MAUE Scholarship - Visit http://www.cfgreaterjackson.org/scholarships.html#maue for the story of this scholarship and the MAUE PTO's wishes for this program.
Apply: Appliications will be available in Student Services beginning February 12. APPLY, APPLY, APPLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION IS April 1, 2013.
(posted 2/7/2013)
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2013 Mason Wilbanks Memorial Scholarship
Apply: Applications are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: APRIL 1 - FIRM !
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2013 Walker Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Apply: Applications are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: APRIL 1 - FIRM !
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2013 Sam Clayton Kelly Memorial Scholarship
Apply: Applications are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: APRIL 1 - FIRM !
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Junior Auxiliary of Madison County 2013 Scholarship - Scholarships are for highly motivated students with good academic achievement and a need for assistance in attending college. School and community involvement are also important!
APPLY: Applications are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: April 5, 2013 - Turn in to Mrs. Statham
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New Beginnings Christian Fellowship Scholarship
New Beginnings is a non-denominational, non profit organization.
Criteria: Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
Financial Need
Includes an Interview Process
Award: The NBCF Board of Directors shall only award five $250.00 scholarships per year.
Apply: Applications available in Student Services
DEADLINE: June 1, 2013
_(posted 2/7/13)
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The Madison-Ridgeland Rotary Club's Annual Scholarship
As a service club, the Madison-Ridgeland Rotary Club uses this scholarship to encourage students to look for opportunities to serve their comunity. It also seeks to make them aware of the rewards that come from this service.
Criteria: Write a short essay. The essay will be judged by a panel of Rotarians who will only know the essayist as "Student A", "Student B", etc.
Any graduating senior continuing his/her education is eligible to apply.
Must be used toward a four-year, two-year, or vocational college of the student's choice.
Award: One $750.00 scholarship to a graduating senior from one of the Madison-Ridgeland area schools.
Apply: Contest rules are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: April 1, 2013
(posted 2/7/13)
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Tougaloo College Music Scholarships
Apply: Auditions only on Friday, February 22 and Friday, April 5, 2013
Call Dr. Brenda Wilder @ 601-918-3026 to schedule an audition. Visit www.tougaloo.edu for additional information
Criteria: Major in voice, piano, or music education
DEADLINE: None specified - call to schedule early!
(posted 2/7/13)
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Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
The focus of this scholarship is to celebrate student achievers who are not only dedicated in the classroom, but also committed to making a positive impact in their communities.
Apply: www.buickachievers.com for program details and online application
Award: Possibility of up to $25,000 per year
Criteria: For students planning to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an
interest in the automotive industry
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2013 @ 5:00 P.M. EST
(posted 2/7/13)
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2013 Mentor Scholarship Program - offered by the Rotary Club of Jackson
Apply: Applications are available in Student Services
Award: Up to $16,000 payable at up to $4,000 per year
Criteria: Financial need
2.5 GPA
Be a mentor
DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2013
(posted 2/7/13)
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The Greater Jackson Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation
Boyd Burrow Academic Scholarship
Apply: Appliications are available in Student Services; submit an essay and autobiography exhibiting dedication to conservation; provide letters of recommendation.
Employees of the NWTF and their family members are not eligible to participate in the program.
Award: Local winner will receive a minimum of $250.00
May participate in the State competition
Criteria: 3.0 GPA
Pursuing a degree - college/university, community college, technical college
Support preservation of hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports
Involvement in school activities and community service
Leadership skills
DEADLINE: March 30, 2013 - Winners will be notified by the local chapter by April 6, 2013.
(posted 2/7/2013)
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. announces their ANNUAL ACADEMIC/BOOK STIPENDS for high school seniors in Madison County
Apply: Applications are available in Student Services
Award: One-time academic stipend of $600 or a one-time book stipend of $300.
Winners will be announced on May 11, 2013 as part of the chapter's May Week Celebration.
Criteria: Must be of African-American descent
Minimum GPA of 2.75
(posted 2/7/2013)
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2013 Student-View Scholarship Program
Quick and easy to apply:
No minimum SAT/ACT or GPA
No essay required
No lengthy application forms
No application fees
Apply: Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.
The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications and will be announced in May, 2013.
DEADLINE: April 21, 2013
(posted 2/7/2013)
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Holmes Community College - Each year the Board of Supervisors in each county award three $300 scholarships to incoming freshman community college students for the next fall semester.
Apply: Applications are available in Student Services.
DEADLINE: March 8, 2013
(posted 2/7/2013)
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Regions Riding Forward Scholarships
Award: One high school senior from each of the 16 states with Regions Bank branches will be selected to receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Criteria: For information, visit www.regions.com/ridingforward.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2013.
(posted 2/7/2013)
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AES Engineers Scholarship
The belief of AES is that achieving a high GPA should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, they offer a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Apply: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Award: $500.00
DEADLINE: Oct. 4, 2013
(posted 2/7/2013)
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UAB Academic Scholarships for Out-of-State Students / Fall 2013
All scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available, and are renewable for four years. You must be admitted to UAB by no later than May 1 for scholarship consideration.
Blazer Elite: $15,000/ ACT Composite 28-36 or SAT of 1250-1600 and at least a 3.0 GPA
Blazer Gold: $10,000 / ACT Composite 26-27 or SAT of 1170-1240 and at least 3.0 GPA
Blazer Pride: $5,000 / ACT Composite 24-25 or SAT of 1090-1160 and at least 3.0 GPA
National Merit Finalists/National Achievement Finalists/National Hispanic Scholars: To receive the scholarship, students must name UAB as their first choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
(posted 2/7/2013)
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Visine Students With Vision Scholarship
Award: $5,000
CRITERIA: Senior, involvement in school activities/community service, financial need, a clear vision/goal, GPA of 2.8 or higher.
DEADLINE: MARCH 1 (posted 12/16/2013)
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Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Scholarship
Award: Will donate up to $3500 to high school seniors. Scholarships in the amounts of $1500 and $1000 may be offered based on the essays received.
Criteria: Aptitude in the sciences
Interest in becoming a physician
Application process: Complete application form including a 500 word essay. Applications are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: Completed application must be turned in to Mrs. Statham no later than March 8, 2013. Only one
essay per school will be accepted by the Foundation for consideration. (posted 2/18/2013)
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Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference Consortium Scholarship
APPLY: Applications are available in Student Services
AWARD: $2500 to one student from each of the 14 southeastern states
CRITERIA: Household's Gross Taxable Income of less than $75,000 for each of the past five tax years
A parent/guardian of the student must have been actively employed in public school transportation
for the past five years.
DEADLINE: April 12, 2013 (posted 2/20/2013)
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarships
APPLY: Applications are available in Student Services
CRITERIA: 3.25 or higher GPA
School and Community Service including all leadership roles and extracurricular activities
Verification of Acceptance to a Historically Black College or University
DEADLINE: March 28, 2013 (posted 2/20/2013)
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The Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) is a collaboration between the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and Mississippi State University (MSU) to attract top-performing students to an innovative new teacher education program using one of the most valuable scholarships ever offered in the state.
The goal is to train new English and mathematics teachers for Mississippi. Each METP fellow makes a five-year commitment to teach at a Mississippi public school after graduation. Both MSU and Ole Miss will accept 20 fellows (10 math and 10 English) for fall 2013.
Apply:
http://www.metp.org/
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Pierce Legacy Scholars Program - USM
AWARD: $1000
CRITERIA: E ligible applicants are children and grandchildren of alumni who have been members of the Alumni Association for 10 consecutive years or are lifetime members.
Elmo Lang Memorial Scholarship - USM
AWARD: $500
CRITERIA: Maintain good academic standing and demonstrate financial need.
Mory Loraine Peets Buffet Scholarships - USM
AWARD: Two $5,000 scholarships will be given to female residents from Mississippi who major within the College of Arts and Letters.
All applications and eligibility requirements are also listed online at www.SouthernMissAlumni.com/scholarships, or by emailing alumni@usm.edu. You may also call 601.266.5013. (posted 2/27/13)
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National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc
Central Mississippi Chapter
SCHOLARSHIP Applications
ATTENTION
GRADUATING SENIORS
APPLY TODAY!
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN COUNSELOR’S OFFICE.
DUE: MARCH 22, 2013
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Central Mississippi Chapter
Annually Awards Multiple $1000 Scholarships to Outstanding High School Graduating Young Ladies.
(posted 2/27/13)
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The Man of Character Scholarship - Presented by Sigma Nu Iota Gamma of Miss. State University
AWARD: $500
CRITERIA: Male senior who has shown good character, exemplary leadership skills, and academic success
APPLY: Applications are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: April 1, 2013
(posted 2/27/13)
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The men of Rho Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a non-profit organization located in Canton, MS, is embarking upon its First Annual Scholarship Banquet on April 27, 2013.
The Banquet is an event that offers scholarships to young men who are juniors and seniors in public and private high schools in Madison, Canton, and Lexington areas of Mississippi. Rho Xi Lambda’s Spring Banquet is an opportunity to enrich the lives of young African-American males through social, cultural, spiritual and intellectual interactions with others.
Applications are available in Student Services (posted 3/6/13)
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Aura Neely-Gary Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2007 in memory of Mrs. Gary and her strong commitment to education and self-improvement. The annual scholarship is based on merit and need to a male or female student planning to enter a college or university in Mississippi.
One or more scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 depending on the number of applicants. (posted 3/6/13)
Applicants are in Student Services
Deadline: April 15
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Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program
METP, along with MSU and Ole Miss, is offering a teaching scholarship. The initial focus is to train English and mathematics teachers for Mississippi.
The benefits include:
Recipients must be willing to make a five-year commitment to teach in a Miss. public school after gradution . For more information, please visit http://www.metp.orgThey will begin reviewing scholarship applications March 15.
(posted 3/6/13)
James Doyle Case Memorial Scholarship
Available to high school seniors who are legally blind or whose legal guardian is legally blind.
Award: Two $6,000 scholarships each to be paid at a rate of $1,500 per year for 4 years.
CRITERIA: Vision requirements; 3.0 ACT
DEADLINE: April 1
(posted 3/7/13)
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2013 Joseph Moore Academic Scholarship
Provided by the Anderson Outreach Community Development Corporation to Metro area seniors.
Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient / awarded yearly in $500 increment
Criteria: 3.0 GPA ; completed at least two college preparatory curriculum courses; minimum ACT of 16;
Requires a five paragraph essay
Applications are available in Student Services.
DEADLINE for submission: April 30 (posted 3/7/13)
Trustmark National Bank - MCHS PTO 2013 Scholarship
Trustmark and our PTO have presented our Class of 2013 with a new first-time scholarship offer. The objective of the scholarship is to grant scholarship monies to deserving students who have outstanding qualities of character, loyalty, service to school and community, and leadership skills.
Award: Two $500 scholarships
Criteria : ACT score between 16 and 24
Financial need
Must attach a copy of parent(s) previous year's tax return.
DEADLINE: Friday, April 12, 2013
(posted 3/18/2013)
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Mississippi Municipal League Scholarships:
- MML General Scholarship - sponsored by Miss. Power Company and open to all high school seniors
- MML Limited Scholarship - co-sponsored by Phelps Dunbar and restricted to the children or grandchildren of Miss. Municipal officials and city employees
- Miss. Municipal Service Company Limited Scholarship - restricted to children or grandchildren of employees or elected officials of Miss. municipalities that are members of the MMSC Liability Plan or the Workers Compensation Group who plan to attend an accredited community or university in Miss.
Award: $2,000 each
Criteria: Essay
DEADLINE: Friday, May 17, 2013 (posted 3/18/2013)
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The Ebony Pearls Foundation, Incorporated, serves as the financial component of Rho Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Annually, the foundation awards achievement-based scholarships to high school seniors. Graduating seniors who are eligible to apply can receive the following awards: 1st Place-$3000.00, 2nd Place-$2000.00, 3rd Place-$1500.00, 4th Place-$1000.00, 5th Place-$500.00, and 8 book scholarships-$250.00 each.
APPLY: Applications are available in Student Services
DEADLINE: April 1st
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