Mississippi scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 09, 2025Apply below to the best Mississippi scholarships for February 2025.
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Mississippi Nurses Foundation School of Nursing Scholarship – Spring
Mississippi • Nursing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Mississippi Nurses Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship for nursing students with a 2.5 GPA and community involvement.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Mississippi • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Freedom for Disabled Students Scholarship awards $500 to Mississippi students with disabilities. Apply by sharing your story.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship
Mississippi • High school • Freshmen
The Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship awards up to $5,000 to Mississippi seniors graduating in 2025. Apply with an audition video.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
The Pinebelt Foundation Scholarships
New Augusta • Prentiss • Ellisville • Lumberton • Laurel • Leakesville • Hattiesburg • Brookhaven • Bassfield • Collins • Columbia • Petal • Purvis • Richton • Sandersville • Soso • State Line • Sumrall • Waynesboro • Bay Springs • Mississippi • Freshmen
The Pinebelt Foundation offers scholarships for local students. Apply now for a chance to win $250+! Visit their website for details.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Scholarships
Lee County • Sarasota County • Charlotte County • Mississippi • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Gulf Coast Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Boca Grande for higher education.
Deadline:
March 5, 2025
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship offers $2,500 to $20,000 for Black high school seniors pursuing higher education. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
CBC Spouses Essay Contest
Alabama • California • Colorado • Connecticut • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Illinois • Georgia • Indiana • Louisiana • Maryland • Massachusetts • New Jersey • Minnesota • Mississippi • Missouri • Nevada • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Pennsylvania • Texas • South Carolina • Virginia • Washington • Wisconsin • For Black and/or African American students • High school
The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
PRSA Memphis Scholarship
Mississippi • Tennessee • Public Relations • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Astronomy • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • STEM • Materials Science • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. Scholarships
Mississippi • Test Scores • Freshmen
Nissan North America offers scholarships up to $30,000 for Mississippi high school grads with a 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT/940 SAT scores.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship
Mississippi • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for eligible college students in Mississippi.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship
Georgia • South Carolina • North Carolina • Tennessee • Mississippi • Florida • Alabama • Louisiana • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen
The Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship awards $3,125 to STEM undergraduates from select Southern states. Apply by sharing your challenges.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students
The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
NEWH Sunshine Scholarship
Florida • Mississippi • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The NEWH Sunshine Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students in hospitality fields in Florida and Mississippi with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
May 24, 2025
CREATE Foundation Northeast Mississippi's Community Foundation scholarships
Alcorn County • Benton County • Calhoun County • Chickasaw County • Clay County • Itawamba County • Lafayette County • Lee County • Lowndes County • Madison County • Marshall County • Monroe County • Oktibbeha County • Pontotoc County • Prentiss County • Tippah County • Tishomingo County • Union County • Grenada County • Hinds County • Yalobusha County • Mississippi • Freshmen
CREATE Foundation offers scholarships for Northeast Mississippi students based on merit, need, and activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
The National Rice Month Scholarship
Arkansas • California • Louisiana • Mississippi • Missouri • Texas • Freshmen
The National Rice Month Scholarship offers $2,000 to $5,000 for high school seniors creating a video about U.S.-grown rice.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Dr. Kay-Lewis Abney Award
Mississippi • Nursing • Graduate Students
The Dr. Kay-Lewis Abney Award offers $500+ to Mississippi nursing students with financial need and a commitment to patient care.
Deadline:
November 8, 2025
Mississippi Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowship Program
Mississippi • STEM • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Engineering • Aerospace • Mechanical • Graduate Students
The MSSGC Graduate Fellowship offers $22,500 for U.S. graduate students in any field related to NASA research.
Deadline:
February 13, 2025
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Scholarships
Bolivar County • Coahoma County • DeSoto County • Leflore County • Marshall County • Panola County • Quitman County • Sunflower County • Tallahatchie County • Tate County • Tunica County • Mississippi • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi offers scholarships based on merit, need, and activities. High chances for local students!
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Community Foundation of East Mississippi Scholarships
Lauderdale County • Choctaw County • Kemper County • Neshoba County • Mississippi • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi offers scholarships for local students to help with college costs. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship
Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
September 5, 2025
AB HBCU Scholars Program
Tennessee • Alabama • Virginia • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • West Virginia • District Of Columbia • Accounting • Business Administration • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Economics • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Psychology • History • Art History • Sociology • World Studies • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Operations Management • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores
The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Maggie Thompson Phipps Memorial Scholarship For Visual Art
Mississippi • Studio Arts • High school • Freshmen
The Maggie Thompson Phipps Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for Visual Art majors. Requires an essay and two recommendation letters.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Sherry Buford Memorial Scholarship
Mississippi • Test Scores • High school • Freshmen
The Sherry Buford Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ to Mississippi high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA and ACT score of 18.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
FAQ
To write a strong application for Mississippi scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, experiences, and why you deserve the scholarship. Tailor your essays to each scholarship and proofread your application carefully.
Mississippi scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship.
Yes, there are many Mississippi scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. You can find these scholarships by searching local organizations or using resources like Mos.
To apply for Mississippi scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide transcripts, and submit any required essays or letters of recommendation. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Mississippi scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college. Many scholarships have early deadlines.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Mississippi scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for Mississippi scholarships can vary widely. Common requirements may include residency in Mississippi, enrollment in an accredited institution, and maintaining a certain GPA. Always check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Yes, many Mississippi scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
You can find Mississippi scholarships by visiting scholarship search websites, local educational institutions, and community organizations. A great resource is Mos, which provides a comprehensive list of available scholarships in Mississippi.
Mississippi scholarships are financial awards designed to help students in Mississippi pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, or specific talents.
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and failing to proofread essays. Take your time to ensure your application is thorough and well-prepared.
Many Mississippi scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or continuing enrollment in a designated program. Be sure to review the terms of each scholarship.
Common documents required for Mississippi scholarships include academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and proof of residency. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
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