Mississippi Scholarships

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• Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals. For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your

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• SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students

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• Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025

Created by the Mississippi Legislature, this program is designed to provide financial assistance to Mississippi residents attending state approved public and private not-for-profit two-year and four-year eligible colleges and universities. The primary objective of MESG is to provide educational opportunities for high-achieving high school students who wish to pursue postsecondary education in the

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• Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers & Firemen Scholarship

• Amount$500
• DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025

The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Fireman Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to dependent children and spouses of any Mississippi law enforcement officer, full-time firefighter or volunteer firefighter who has suffered fatal injuries or wounds or become permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries or wounds which occurred in the performance of the official and

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• Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineSeptember 15, 2025

Created by the Mississippi Legislature, the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant is designed to provide financial assistance to Mississippi residents attending state approved public and private not-for-profit two-year and four-year eligible colleges and universities. The primary objective of MTAG is to provide educational opportunities for students who wish to pursue postsecondary education in

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• National Rice Month Scholarship Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineOctober 15, 2025

National Rice Month celebrates the harvest of U.S.-grown rice, a small but mighty grain that has been a staple in American diets for over 300 years. Nearly 85% of the rice consumed in the U.S. is grown on family farms across six states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. This scholarship allows you to share the importance of rice through a creative and original

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Scholarship Details Need-based merit scholarship for high-achieving rural

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• Brent P. Poor Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

Brent P. Poor died in a tragic boating accident on July 26, 2010. This scholarship, established by his wife, honors his memory by offering college tuition assistance to children who have lost a parent. Eligibility Must be the child of a widow/widower who has never remarried Must be enrolling/enrolled as a full-time college student in Louisiana or Texas Scholarship Award

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• TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship

• Amount$80,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

We believe in breaking down barriers to education, especially for those who face challenges due to their immigration status. Our Opportunity Scholarship is designed for undocumented students living in locked-out states, where accessing higher education seems like an insurmountable obstacle. If you find yourself in such a situation, we are here to open doors for you. Scholarship Details The

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• NAJA Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is made up of nearly 100 Junior Auxiliary Chapters throughout Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The Junior Auxiliary was founded on the principles of helping children and making a difference in their lives; it provides women the opportunity to serve and be a vital part of their communities. The objectives of

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• Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Having awarded 620 scholarships to date, these scholarships have supported students across the United States in prestigious institutions like Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and many more. The Foundation's goal is to empower students to excel in their

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• Tupelo Elvis Fan Club Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2026

The Tupelo Elvis Fan Club Scholarship is open to all graduating Mississippi high school seniors. You must be a resident of Mississippi, be enrolled as a senior at a Mississippi high school and be graduating the year the scholarship is awarded. You must sing, dance, or play a musical instrument and submit a performance video for review by the selection committee by uploading to YouTube (do not

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• Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2026

Each year, SYF awards up to $1 million in one-time and renewable Simon Youth Scholarships to high school students in every community that is home to a Simon Mall. Targeting first-generation college students and those with demonstrated financial need, the Simon Youth Scholarships program furthers the SYF commitment to extending educational opportunities to all students who want to learn,

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• Diocese of Mississippi Misticos Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi offers a variety of college scholarships. Misticos Scholarships are awarded annually to one girl and three boys of either the Greek Orthodox or Episcopal Faiths, to be used for the expense of the persons named attending the colleges of their choice. The late Alexander Misticos established these scholarships as memorials to members of his family. Applications

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• Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a scholarship award from Tall Clubs

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• The DYB Scholarship Program

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The qualifications for the DYB Scholarship are simple; actually, there is only one qualification - you must have at one time played in a Dixie Youth Baseball franchised league, prior to reaching age 13. There is no relationship between the award of a scholarship and athletic ability. The committee gives weight to such factors as financial need, scholastic record, and citizenship. DYB, Inc.

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• CBC Spouses Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 29, 2026

Each year, qualified African-American and Black junior and senior high school students participate in the Essay Contest and Issue Forum. Students are presented with a topic that embodies some of our communities’ most pressing issues and are asked to write an essay to defend their research, analyses, and opinion. Submissions are judged by a special committee of CBC Spouses. Winners and their

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• Mississippi Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students

• Amount$7,062
• DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

The Mississippi Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students 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. The program provides full tuition to qualified students for up to four years. Applicants must be legal residents of Mississippi for one year

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• Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineApril 1, 2026

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship Program supports deserving female students with financial need by providing need-based scholarships to Christian women in nine southeastern states. Over 10,000 students benefit annually from this program, which emphasizes undergraduate education, with a particular focus on health-related fields such as medicine, nursing, and allied

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• Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2026

The Bird Dog Foundation, Inc. has established a Scholarship Fund to promote interest in hunting, wildlife conservation, and the rich outdoor heritage of the United States. The annual College Scholarship Essay Contest aims to educate students about these topics while providing financial aid to college-bound seniors. Winners receive a one-time scholarship payable to an accredited college or

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• Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2026

The Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. Eligibility Applicants must have Cystic Fibrosis. You

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• National Ocean Scholar Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 2, 2026

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants