2025 Jackson Scholarships

Jackson residents deal with the same financial burden of college education as the rest of the United States. The median household income for Jackson residents is $35,308.00, and 11.8% of households earn at least $100,000 annually. We compiled this scholarship database to help residents of Jackson, MS more easily afford a college education. The scholarship search tool lets you easily browse all types of scholarships by location, type and school.

27.1% of Jackson residents have a college degree or higher, while 26.0% have a high school degree but no more and 15.4% have less than a high school education. Furthermore, 31.5% have at least some college education, 15.5% have a bachelor’s degree but no higher, and 11.6% have a graduate degree. It’s clear that a significant percentage of Jackson residents aspire to higher education outcomes, but it’s likely that finances get in the way.

Currently, 15.1% of people living in Jackson, MS are between the ages of 10 to 19, and another 17.3% are in their twenties. This age demographic is poised to take advantage of the below scholarships in Jackson.

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

There are 150 scholarships totaling $465,121.00 available to Jackson residents.

Are these scholarships available for Jackson high school students?

Yes, all high school students in Jackson can apply to these scholarships.

Are these scholarships available for current college students in Jackson?

Yes, all current college students and undergraduates in Jackson can apply to these scholarships. Other types of applicants include nursing students, teachers, working moms, etc.

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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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