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What are Mississippi scholarships?
Mississippi scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Mississippi or looking to go to school in Mississippi. Mississippi scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Mississippi scholarships
Before you apply for Mississippi scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Mississippi scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Mississippi scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Mississippi scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Mississippi scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Mississippi scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essays
$10,000
MNF PhD Research Grants
Due: 7/12/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
Applicants for the MNF PhD Research Grants must be currently enrolled and in good standing in a PhD Nursing program and must be a member of the Mississippi Nurses Association (MNA). The Director of the student's PhD in Nursing program must review and sign the student's award application, acknowledging that they have reviewed the application for adherence to guidelines and supports the proposed research. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Mississippi Nurses' Association for more information.
Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,925
The Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must have a current affiliation with an alumnae chapter recorded in the Fraternity's records at the time recipients are selected. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
Mississippi Car Tag Stipend Program
Due: 6/7/2025
$5,000
Stipends are made available to nursing students and nurses pursuing an advanced degree in nursing in the state of Mississippi through the Nurses Car Tag Program. Associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral students may apply. Applicants must hold a current, unrestricted Mississippi RN license (applies to licensed RN). They must have a nursing license plate on their personal vehicle at the time of application, and maintain it during receipt of funding. Associate and baccalaureate applicants must be a full-time student in an accredited Associate or Baccalaureate nursing program. Masters and doctoral applicants may be a full-time or part-time student (3-year limit) in an accredited nursing program. Applicants must submit three letters of reference and a letter of enrollment verification from their school of nursing with date of completion. Applicants must sign a contract with the Mississippi Nurses Foundation to work as a full-time nurse in Mississippi within the first two years following completion of the program. If the contract is broken, funds must be repaid, plus interest. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Lucile Moore Garrett Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,700
The Lucile Moore Garrett Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or an alumna member of the Fraternity who is a member of a college chapter in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
Luckyday Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2026
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$24,000
The Luckyday Scholarship is available to entering freshmen students from Mississippi, with priority given to remaining financial needs after considering other scholarships or grants. The selection for this scholarship is competitive and considers grades, test scores, financial need, leadership, activities, and the Luckyday essay. Students may contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
W. R. Newman Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2026
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$40,000
The W. R. Newman Scholarship is open to entering freshmen who are Mississippi residents and demonstrate an exceptional academic and leadership record. Students may contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Robert M. Carrier Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2026
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$40,000
The Robert M. Carrier Scholarship is open to entering freshmen who are Mississippi residents and demonstrate an exceptional academic and leadership record. Students may contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Monxmode Foundation Parent/Child Scholarship
Due: 4/11/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,000
The Monxmode Foundation Parent/Child Scholarship is available to underGraduate Studentss enrolled full-time at UMSL (12 credit hours each semester). Students must have completed at least 60 credit hours toward their degree program. The recipient of this scholarship must have at least one dependent child living in the home between the ages of 6 weeks and five years old. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Christine and Clarence Day Business Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2026
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$40,000
The Christine and Clarence Day Business Scholarship is available to entering freshmen who are Mississippi high-school graduates pursuing business degrees. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic and leadership records. Students may contact the School of Business Administration for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Mississippi scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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