Mississippi Scholarships for High School and College Students

Nissan North America, Inc. provides scholarship funds for applicants that will attend a Mississippi public two-year or four-year college.Eligibility RequirementsBe a graduating Mississippi high school student in the current year.Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale after a minimum of seven semesters.Score a minimum of 20 on the ACT (940 on the SAT) during a national test. Residual test scores are not acceptable. ACT Superscores are accepted.Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to application.Enroll full-time at a Mississippi public community college or university in a program of study...

The Luckyday Scholars Program is grounded in student engagement through shared living spaces, community service, and leadership development.Who can apply for a Luckyday Scholarship?Mississippi residents who have been accepted into The University of Southern Mississippi as freshmen may apply for the scholarship. Applicants must also have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA in high school and a minimum ACT of a 20 Superscore.What qualifications are evaluated in the applications?Successful applicants have a history of involvement in their community and have challenged themselves academically while balancing varying responsibilities. Evaluation is placed on financial need, community service, leadership positions, recommendations, and overall...

This scholarship is designated for dual-enrolled high school seniors who will enter Southern Miss with a transfer cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and are currently a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. This award is for a total of $12,000 to be awarded in 8 consecutive increments of $1,500 per fall/spring semester.Supplemental QuestionsThis application is for the Incoming Freshman Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. To be considered, you must be fully admitted and submit official documentation of designation via this online application. Official documentation can include documentation from Phi Theta Kappa advisor, certificate downloaded from PTK.org, or other...

The purpose of the Darrell Burnham Memorial Scholarship is to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving graduate from Forrest, Jones or Lamar County who will be majoring in Math or Engineering with first preference given to students going to Mississippi State University or The University of Southern Mississippi.  This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Darrell Burnham.

Four 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.Warren ScholarshipsThe late Robert Warren of St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral established the Warren Trust Scholarships. Criteria for the award of Warren Scholarships are similar to those for Misticos Scholarships, but young women are given preference.The scholarships are awarded to students who show financial need and show distinction in the areas of academic...