2025 Mississippi Scholarships

Mississippi is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Mississippi universities is a whopping $6,114.00 and the total cost of attendance is $17,548.00. 58% of student graduates in Mississippi graduate with an average debt load of $30,117.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Mississippi turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These MS scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Mississippi, and any Mississippi resident regardless of their interests or background. Mississippi scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of MS students or MS residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Mississippi residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for MS residents?

There are 150 scholarships totaling $465,121.00 available to Mississippi residents. You can easily browse through all 150 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Mississippi?

Moms in Mississippi are eligible for all the same scholarships as MS residents. Therefore, the 150 scholarships worth $465,121.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Mississippi?

150 scholarships worth $465,121.00 are available for college students in MS. In addition, we encourage current college students in Mississippi to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Mississippi for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Mississippi:

Southern University at New Orleans
Alcorn State University
Belhaven University
Blue Mountain College
Delta State University
Jackson State University
Millsaps College
Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi College
Rust College
Tougaloo College
William Carey University
Southeastern Baptist College

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Mississippi?

150 scholarships totaling $465,121.00 are available for high school seniors in MS. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of MS to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Mississippi residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to MS students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Army ROTC Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Southern Mississippi
Selection is competitive.
Deadline:
April 1
$2,644.00
Air Force ROTC Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Southern Mississippi
Selection is based upon competition.
Deadline:
April 1
$2,675.00
Law Enforcement Officers and Fireman Scholarship
Sponsor:
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
Applicant must be the spouse or child of a full-time Mississippi law enforcement officer or firefighter who was fatally injured or totally disabled from injuries that occurred in the line of duty. Applicant must attend a Mississippi public college or university. Children are eligible until age 23.
Deadline:
September 15
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Full Academic Scholarship
Sponsor:
Alcorn State University
Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum 3.0 GPA and composite ACT score of 24.
Deadline:
None
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Partial Academic Scholarship
Sponsor:
Alcorn State University
Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum 3.0 GPA and composite ACT score of 22.
Deadline:
None
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Community College Transfer Graduates Scholarship
Sponsor:
Alcorn State University
Applicant must have an Associates of Art degree and a minimum 3.3 GPA.
Deadline:
None
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Presidential Scholarship
Sponsor:
Millsaps College
Applicant will be interviewed by invitation only
Deadline:
January 8
$25,000.00
Second Century Scholars Program
Sponsor:
Millsaps College
Deadline:
January 8
$12,000.00
Performing and Fine Arts Scholarship
Sponsor:
Millsaps College
Applicant must audition or present a portfolio on Fine Arts audition days
Deadline:
February 1
$1,500.00
Charles and Eloise Else Scholars Program
Sponsor:
Millsaps College
Deadline:
February 1
$3,000.00
Jonathan Sweat Music Scholarship
Sponsor:
Millsaps College
Applicant must audition on Fine Arts audition days.
Deadline:
February 1
$10,000.00
Kelly Gene Cook Scholarship
Sponsor:
Millsaps College
Applicant must be in need of financial aid. Applicant will be selected and interviewed by the Kelly Gene Cooke Charitable Foundation
Deadline:
February 1
$8,000.00
E.H. Sumners Grant
Sponsor:
Millsaps College
Applicant must be a resident of Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery or Webster Counties in Mississippi.
Deadline:
February 1
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