Deadline |
Scholarship |
Value |
Criteria |
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1-Oct |
Wendy's High School Heisman Award | $1,000 |
Senior athlete, nominated | |
1-Oct |
US Senate Youth Program see counselor |
$5,000 and trip to Washington DC. |
Junior or Senior (nominated) serving as class officer. Take test on US History/Government. 2 delegates selected from each state. | |
29-Oct |
Prudential Spirit of Community Award see counselor |
$1,000-5,000 |
Grades 9-12: 1 nominated per school. Outstanding acts of community service. Top volunteer in the state gets $1,000 and trip to Washington, DC. | |
31-Oct |
Coca-Cola Scholarship www.coca-colascholars.org |
$4,000-20,000 |
Seniors, apply online by October 31. Demonstrate leadership, commitment to community, academic achievement, employment. 2000 semifinalists will be notified in mid-December to complete additional application. | |
1-Nov |
Target All-Around Scholarship | $10,000 |
Senior with at least 2.0 GPA based on community volunteer hours and leadership awards. | |
1-Nov |
The American Legion Oratorical Contest (Public Speaking) see counselor or go to www.Legion.org |
$1,500-$18,000 |
Students grades 9-12. Must prepare an original Oration to be presented Saturday,December 11 in Hattiesburg. The speechis 8-10 minutes on "The United States Constitution". Then, an assigned topic is drawn and an extemporaneous 3-5 minute speech is given. Winners advance to next level. | |
8-Nov |
MS Concrete Industries Assoc.High School Essay Contest see counselor for information |
$1,000-$5,000 |
Juniors or Seniors. Write a 600 wordessay on concrete-related topic. One MS winner of $1,000 scholarship; 2nd place -$300 scholarship; 3rd place - $200 schol. $2,000 - $,5000 national scholarship winner | |
12-Nov |
Principal's Leadership Award | $1,000 |
Senior, nominated by Principal. Top 20%in class and demonstrate leadership. Not based on financial need. $6.00 processing fee must accompany nomination form.150 national scholarships awarded. | |
15-Nov |
The Ron Brown Scholar Program for African American Students see counselor for application |
$40,000 |
Seniors, African Americans who demonstrate financial need, excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential, and makean impact on their communities throughservice to others. | |
29-Nov |
Burger King Scholarship www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org after October 15th download application and turn into counselor. |
$1,000 |
Senior (nominated) GPA of at least 2.5, work 15 hours/week,good conduct and attitude, comm.service, extra curricular activities, financial need. 269 national scholarships awarded. | |
1-Dec |
Army ROTC Scholarship Apply online at www.goarmy.com/rotc |
Full tuition and books |
Seniors, GPA 2.5, ACT 19 | |
1-Dec |
Navy ROTC Scholarship Apply online at www.nrotc.navy.mil |
Full tuition and books |
Seniors, ACT 22, Good GPA | |
1-Dec |
Airforce ROTC Scholarship Apply online at www.afrotc.com/scholarships |
Full tuition and books |
Seniors, based on academic performance, ACT score (24), class rank (top 40%), GPA (3.0), level of courses taken. | |
1-Dec |
SAE Engineering Scholarships see counselor for application or www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm |
$1,000-$10,000 |
Seniors, intend to earn a degree in engineering or related science, 3.0 and higher GPA, andrank in 90th percentile on ACT (27 or 28). | |
3-Dec |
Toyota Community Scholars see counselor for application |
$10,000-$20,000 |
Senior, nominated. GPA of 3.0 and rank in top 10% of class. Be actively involved in a project that contributes to the community.100 scholarships awarded. | |
10-Dec |
National Beta Club Scholarship see club sponsor for application |
$1,000-$15,000 |
Seniors who are Beta Club Members. Eachchapter may nominate two seniors. Based on academic excellence, leadership, character and community service. 208 scholarships awarded. | |
10-Dec |
John Cannon Memorial Scholarship from National Television Academy see counselor | $40,000 |
Senior planning to major in communicationsat a four-year college or university. Based onacademic record and ACT scores. | |
10-Dec |
American Fire Sprinkler Assoc.Scholarship Apply online at www.afsascholarship.org or see counselor |
$1,000-$4,000 |
Seniors. Not based on financial need. Must submit a 700-1,000 word essay online from theme specified by AFSA. Contest is limited to first 1,000 entries after October 6. | |
17-Dec |
David G. Hall M.D. Memorial Scholarship. See counselor for application |
$1,250 |
Seniors. With an aptitude in the sciences and an interest in pursuing a career in the field of medicine. Write a 500 word essay | |
31-Dec |
All-Ink College Scholarship Apply online at www.all-ink.com/scholarship |
$10,000 |
Seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA must write a 50-200 word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50-200 word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college. | |
10-Jan |
MAE Scholarship | $1,000 |
Seniors majoring in Education, planning to teach in Mississippi | |
10-Jan |
Nat'l Peach Essay Contest | $1,000-$10,000 |
Grades 9-12 Essay contest through English Department | |
10-Jan |
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship (AASA) Visit www.aasa.org/awards |
$2,500-$25,000 |
Junior with 2.75 or higher GPA, Special talents, leadership, community service, has faced a significant roadblock or challenge | |
12-Jan |
National poster contest | $50-$1,000 |
Grades 9-12, Through Art class or check with Guidance | |
12-Jan |
AAA Travel High School Challenge apply online at www.aaa.com/travelchallenge |
$10,000-$25,000 |
Grades 9-12 to take an on-line geography test in January. Top 5 in each state will takea written test in March, and the top scorer will advance to the finals in May in Orlando, Fla.with $1,000 scholarship and free trip.Top national winners receive $10,000 - $25,000. | |
14-Jan |
Gates Millennium Scholarship for Minorities | Amount based on financial need |
Seniors who are African American, AmericanIndian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. Must have attained a 3.3 GPA and demonstrated leadership abilities in community service, extracurricularor other activities, and meet the Gederal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Must be nominated by anon-relative adult. | |
15-Jan |
Elks Lodge Scholarship | $1,000-$7,500 |
Seniors, top 5% of class, Leadership and financial need | |
15-Jan |
USDA National Scholars Program | Full tuition, R/B, Books use of computer, and employment/benefits |
Seniors to attend Alcorn State Univ. or other historically black land-grant institution, majoring in agriculture, food,or natural resource science. 3.0 GPA, 21 on ACT, Community Service. | |
16-Jan |
MS High School Athletic Assoc. "Laws of Life" Essay Contest |
$1,500 |
Seniors. Write a 350 - 500 word essay about a "Law of Life." | |
20-Jan |
Wal-Mart Scholarship (Sam Walton Community Scholarship) |
$1,000 |
Seniors. Given locally. Based on financial need, academic record, ACT score, community involvement, and work experience. Additional scholarships available to students employed by Wal-mart, or whose parent is employed. | |
25-Jan |
DuPont Challenge Science Essay | $1,000-$5,000 |
Grades 9-12 Write 700-1000 word essay discussing a scientific discovery, theory, event, or technology application that has captured your interest. | |
26-Jan |
National Honor Society Scholarship see club sponsor for application |
$1,000 |
Seniors who are NHS members. Each chapter may nominate two seniors. Based on character, scholarship, service and leadership. 200 scholarships awarded. | |
1-Feb |
Education Services Foundation | $1,000 |
Senior essay contest. 3.0 GPA. | |
1-Feb |
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Award see counselor |
$2,500-$10,000 |
Any grade Eagle Scout, be a registered, active member of a Scout team, demonstratedpractical citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community. | |
1-Feb |
Lindy Callahan Scholar Athlete (MS High School Activities Assoc) |
$1,000 |
Senior athlete nominated by principal.High GPA and ACT | |
9-Feb |
Nat'l Academy of American Scholars | $500-$3,000 |
Seniors with 2.5 GPA | |
15-Feb |
Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship | $1,500 |
Seniors who come from a farm family and planto pursue a career in the field of agriculture. | |
15-Feb |
EF Global Citizen Scholarship | $1,000 and Trip |
Juniors, nominated | |
15-Jan |
Education is Freedom NationalScholarship Apply online at www.educationisfreedom.com |
$2,000 |
Seniors, GPA of 3.0-3.5, Financial Need, Activities, Leadership, Work HistoryRenewable up to 3 years. | |
17-Feb |
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship | $2,000 |
Seniors who exhibit outstanding achievement. | |
24-Feb |
Guardian's Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program | $1,000-$10,000 |
Girls ages 12 - 18 who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship. | |
28-Feb |
Courageous Persuaders TV commercial contest | $3,000 |
All high School students - to create a TV commercial targeted at Middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. | |
28-Feb |
Bruce Lee Scholarship | $5,000 |
Senior Asian American with 3.0 GPA, strong character, ability to perservere over adversity, community service involvement, and financial need. | |
28-Feb |
Calgon Take Me Away Scholarship | $5,000 |
Senior girls who are or will be 18 before starting college. 3.0 GPA going to 4-year college | |
1-Mar |
Scholar Athlete "Sammy" Award | $7,500 |
Outstanding senior athlete, usually plays 2 or more sports | |
1-Mar |
National High School Essay Contest | $2,500 |
Any High School student to research topic and write 750-1,000 word essay | |
1-Mar |
Access to Education Scholarship Apply online at www.usafunds.org |
$1,500 |
Seniors with financial need | |
1-Mar |
Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship | $2,000 |
Seniors who played in a Dixie Youth Baseball program when 12 yrs. old or younger. Athletiv ability will not be a factor in awarding scholarships, but financial need will be considered. | |
1-Mar |
Elder & Leemaur Publisher Scholarship | $10,000 |
Seniors, Write essay on choice of topics. | |
1-Mar |
NISSAN Scholarship apply online at www.mississippiuniversities.com/financialaid/default.asp |
Full tuition, fees, & books |
Seniors, 2.0 GPA, 20 on ACT, demonstrates leadership abilities, financial need, writes 200-wordessay. | |
1-Mar |
Diversity Essay Competition | $250-$1,000 |
Ages 14-19, as of Dec. 31 - 1000-1500 word essay on selected topic. | |
4-Mar |
Nat'l Alliance for Scholastic Achievement | $2,000-$5,000 |
Senior going to 4-year university 3.0 GPA | |
6-Mar |
Brad Griner Extreme Jakes Local Turkey Hunter Scholarship | $500.00 |
Senior with 3.0 GPA, active turkey hunter with license. | |
7-Mar |
James Doyle Case Memorial Scholarship | $4,000 |
Senior who is legally blind or has a parent orlegal guardian who is legally blind. | |
15-Mar |
College Matters Scholarship | $1,000-$3,000 |
Seniors, based on financial need, potential for academic success, leadership, public serviceand extracurricular activities. | |
23-Mar |
Walter "Sweetness" Payton Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 |
Seniors, based on ACT, GPA , Extracurricular activities,honors, awards. Write one-page essay. | |
31-Mar |
KFC Colonel's Scholarship | $5,000 |
Seniors going to a four-year college. Minimum 2.75 GPA | |
31-Mar |
Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship Program | Full scholarship |
Seniors, based on academic achievement and the promise of continued academic success.Must write one-page typed essay. Not awarded based on financial need. | |
31-Mar |
Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship | $1,750 renewable |
Seniors, direst descendant of a MOPH member in good standing or a Purple Heart recipient.3.5 GPA and write 300 word essay. | |
31-Mar |
Bumpers Discover Mississippi Scholarship | $1,000-$10,000 |
Juniors and Seniors - Simply pick up your official Passport at any Bumpers Drive-In and have it stamped at twelve different Bumper locations across the state. You will be entered in a random drawing for $10,000! See counselor for rules and locations. | |
31-Mar |
Ashley Marie Easterbrook Internet Scholarship | $2,000 |
Senior - GPA between 3.5-3.74, going to 4-year university, work experience, 500 word essay. | |
31-Mar |
Alma S. Adams Scholarship for Outreach and Communication | $5,000-$10,000 |
Seniors, GPA 3.0 planning to major in public health, communications, social work, education, liberal arts or a related field. Commitment to community service on behalf of a disadvantaged community and use of visual arts, media or other creative endeavors to convey a culturally appropriate health message aimed at raising community awareness of tobacco's harmful impact, etc. | |
31-Mar |
A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship | $1,500 |
Seniors going to a four-year university - 2-4 page essay on how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college education to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect. | |
31-Mar |
Prom Wishes Scholarship | $5,000 |
Seniors with 3.5 GPA, leadership and academic achievement. Write short 400 word paper on "Wish for a Better Tomorrow: How I can help improve the local community." | |
1-Apr |
Jim Upton (WJDR) Scholarship | $1,000 |
Seniors, based on academics, extra curr. Activities, and community involvement. | |
1-Apr |
Champions For Children (Mississippi Only) see counselor for application |
$1,000-$5,000 |
Seniors who mentor at least 100 hours their senior year on a volunteer basis, get 4 letters of recommendation, and write an essay describing your mentoring experience. | |
1-Apr |
Rotary Club Scholarship | $500 |
Seniors, top 20% of class eligible | |
1-Apr |
SESPTC | $1,000 |
Seniors whose parent has been an active employee in public school transportationfor past 5 years. | |
1-Apr |
Junior Auxiliary of Columbia Scholarship | $1,000 |
Seniors, based in academic achievement,community service, ACT, and financial need. | |
1-Apr |
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship for Minority Students Apply online at www.jackierobinson.org | up to $7,000 |
Seniors, ACT 21, Leadership potential Financial need | |
5-Apr |
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority | $1,000 |
Senior African-american female from the Pine Belt area who has demonstrated a concern for community academic achievement, personal need, written essay, and letters of recommendation. Must have 2.5 GPA | |
15-Apr |
Carl E. Loftin Memorial Scholarship | $500 |
Seniors, must be a two-year completer of a vocational-technical class, 86 grade average, write short essay. | |
15-Apr |
Jean Cavin Community Service Scholarship | $500.00 |
Seniors 86 or higher grade average, 10 or more hours community service, write 500 word essay. | |
19-Apr |
Idea of America Essay Contest | $5,000 |
Juniors who write essay that examines the historical debate over the benefits and disadvantages of the First Amendment … | |
21-Apr |
MS Municipal League Scholarship | $1,000 |
Any senior, essay of 2000 words | |
25-Apr |
Fountainhead Essay Contest | $1,000-$10,000 Cash |
Juniors or Seniors ; Write essay on selected topics from book The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand | |
25-Apr |
Make a Statement Scholarship | $3,000 |
Seniors with a 3.0 GPA Apply online with essay answering question, "When did you realize it was important to make your own, individual statement in life rather than follow someone else's ideaof what's cool or right or best? Tell us about the situation." | |
28-Apr |
Mississippi Municipal League | $1,000 |
Seniors, planning to attend college in Mississippi Essay | |
29-Apr |
Marion County Farm Bureau Scholarship | $2,000 |
Senior, major in Ag-related field, must be a Farm Bureau Member and participate in FB activities | |
30-Apr |
Tylenol Scholarship | $1,000-$10,000 |
Seniors, based on leadership and academic performance | |
2-May |
Farm Bureau | $2,000 |
Seniors, assessed a point value on the following: Agricultura related field, participation in Farm Bureau programs, Farm Bureau member, GPA, Estra activities, essay. Failure to achieve points in any categorywill not prohibit a candidate from receiving a scholarship. | |
2-May |
Crystelle Ford | $1,000 |
Senior in top 20% of class based on academics, leadership and citizenship. | |
8-May |
Luther Garrett-Joe Lewis Memorial Vocational Scholarship | $600 |
Seniors who have completed 2 years at Vo Tech and are enrolling in a community/junior college. | |
15-May |
Educational CommunicationScholarship | $1,000-$6,000 |
Seniors with outstanding academic achievement,activities and financial need. Pay $3.50 processing fee. | |
30-May |
Apple Scholars Program | $2,000 + MacBook Pro and iPod nano |
Juniors or Seniors who show innovative use of technology in academics. | |
31-May |
Patricia McNamara Memorial | $5,000 |
Seniors write 1000 word essay about the best trait or traits of someone whom you have looked upto in your life. | |
| Samsung American Legion Scholarship see counselor for application |
$1,000 - $20,000 |
Juniors who participate in and complete either an American Legion Boy State or Girls State program and be a direct descendant of a US wartime veteran. Check guidance office for wartime dates. Based on financial need, academic record, accomplichments, school and community activities, and community service. | ||
10-Jun |
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30-Sep |
Elwood Grimes Literary Scholar | $500-$2,500 |
Senior - Write 500 work essay on the book The Rambled Soul of a 21st Century Man by Elsood Grimes | |
Varies |
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship | Varies |
Open to incoming freshmen at one of the nation's 45 historically black colleges. 3.0 GPA and talent. | |
University of Southern Mississippi Scholarships |
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7-Jan |
Leadership Award | $8,800 over 4 yrs. |
Based on exceptional involvement and abilities inside and outside of the classroom. | |
7-Jan |
Luckyday Scholarship | $8,000 over 4 yrs. |
For exemplary students who are outstanding citizens and who are committed to continued involvement in community service. | |
1-Feb |
Presidential Scholarship see counselor |
$38,500 (cost of tuition, room,board and books) |
Seniors, typically National Merit Semifinalists, Nat'l Achievement Semifinalists, and students with ACT of 30 or better. Must have completed Honors College application and app foradmission to USM by Feb. 1. | |
1-Feb |
Olliphant Scholarship | $3,000 over 4 yrs. |
Students who are interviewed for Pres. Scholare considered for this alternate award. | |
15-Mar |
Honors College Scholarship | $1,200 over 4 yrs. |
Students enrolling in the Honors College will receive this award. | |
1-May
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Academic Excellence Awards GPA figured on academics courses only |
$8,000 over 4 yrs. |
ACT of 30 and 3.0 GPA or higher | |
$5,000 over 4 yrs. |
ACT of 28-29 and 3.0 GPA or higher | |||
$3,000 over 4 yrs. |
ACT of 26-27 and 3.0 GPA or higher | |||
15-Mar |
General Academic Scholarships Applications at www.usm.edu/financialaid/forms.html Click on Foundation Scholarship |
varies |
Based on general academic achievement, leadership, major field of study, financial need Student must submit a Financial Aid scholarship application. | |
1-Apr |
South Central MS Alumni Assoc | $500 |
Seniors, based on academic performance, extra activities, community involvement. | |
Mississippi State University Scholarships |
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1-Feb |
Resident Tuition Scholarship | Minimum $1,000 |
ACT of 24 or higher and a core GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional awards considered basedon academic achievement. | |
1-Feb |
National Merit/AchievementSemi-Finalists Scholarship | $5,500 / year |
Nat'l Merit Semi-Finalist with a core GPA 3.5 | |
$5,500 / year |
Nat'l Merit Semi-Finalist with a core GPA 3.0-3.49 | |||
1-Feb |
Schillig Scholarship | $34,000 over 4 years |
ACT of 29 and an exceptional high school academic record and exemplary high school and community leadership. | |
1-Feb |
Presidential Endowed Scholarships | $34,000 over 4 years |
ACT of 30 and an outstanding high school academic record and exemplary high schooland community credentials. | |
1-Feb |
Engineering Excellence Scholars | $12,000 over 4 years |
For Engineering and computer science majors with ACT of 30 and an exceptional high school academic record. | |
1-Feb |
Ramsay and Elaine O'Neal Scholarships | $12,000 over 4 years |
For pre-med students with ACT 28 and an exceptional high school academic record. | |
1-Feb |
Sharp Academic Scholarship | $12,000 over 4 years |
For College of Forest Resources majors with ACT of 28 and an exceptional high school academic record. | |
1-Feb |
Departmental and College Scholarships | Varies |
Departments and colleges within the university administer their own departmental scholarship programs.Students who have chosen a major should contact the department in their major area of study at www.msstate.edu and click on Academic Programs | |
1-Feb |
John C. Stennis Scholarship in Political Science - Mississippi State University see counselor for application |
$2,000/year |
Seniors,Majoring in Political Science at MSU, Good character, leadership abilities, community service, "B" average or better. | |
The University of Mississippi Scholarships
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1-Feb |
General Scholarships for Academic Excellence | $2,000-$10,000 |
GPA of 3.0 and ACT of 26. Awarded on a competitive, funds-available basis. | |
1-Feb |
National Merit/AchievementFinalist or Semifinalist | $20,560 |
GPA of 3.0 who are National Merit Finalists or semifinalists. | |
1-Feb |
Luckyday Merit-based Scholarship | $10,000 |
Students with National Merit Finalist status. | |
15-Mar |
Chancellor's Leadership Class Scholarship | $1,000 |
First year only; not awardable to students with academic scholarships. Nominated by school official. | |
1-Feb |
W.R. Newman Scholarship | $24,000 |
Exceptional academic and leadership record required. Nominated by high schoolor Ole Miss admissions counselor. Selection isby special committee. | |
1-Feb |
Robert M. Carrier Scholarship | $26,000 |
Exceptional academic and leadership record required. Nominated by high school or Ole Missadmissions counselor. Selection is byCarrier Foundation | |
15-Feb |
Luckyday Scholarship | $4,000-$24,000 |
ACT of 20 or higher and GPA of 3.2 or higherand remaining financial need after considering other scholarships or grants. | |
1-Feb |
Christine and Clarence Day Business Scholarship See counselor or apply online at www.bus.olemiss.edu |
$40,000 |
Seniors planning to major in business. Outstandingacademic and leadership record required. | |
1-Feb |
Roger and Susie Friou Accountancy Scholarship |
$12,000 |
Students pursuing degrees in accountancy. Strong academic and leadership record considered. Application may be obtained from School of Accountancy (662)915-7468 or Ole Miss admissions counselor | |
1-Feb |
McDonnell-Barksdale Honors Scholarship | $24,000 |
Students selected to the Honors College e-mail honors@olemiss.edu or call (662)915-7294 | |
1-Feb |
Harold Parker Memorial Scholarship | $24,000 |
Students selected to the Honors College e-mail honors@olemiss.edu or call (662)915-7294 | |
1-Feb |
Donald S. Pichitino Scholarship | $24,000 |
Students selected to the Honors College e-mail honors@olemiss.edu or call (662)915-7294 | |
1-Feb |
Croft Scholarship for International Studies | $32,000 |
Students major in international studies and have strong academic and leadership records.Applications available from Ole Miss admissionscounselor, or by request from the Croft Institute(662)915-1500 e-mail: croft@olemiss.edu | |
1-Feb |
Henry C. Brevard, Jr. Engineering Scholarship | $2,000-$16,000 |
Students majoring in engineering or computerscience. Application obtained from Ole Miss admissions counselor or the School of Engineering.(662)915-5780 email:engineer@olemiss.edu | |
1-Feb |
John G. Adler Engineering Scholarship | $2,000-$16,000 |
Students majoring in engineering or computerscience. Application obtained from Ole Miss admissions counselor or the School of Engineering.(662)915-5780 email:engineer@olemiss.edu | |