2024 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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Dean's Scholar
Sponsor:
Mississippi College
Applicant must be an incoming freshman student who has exhibited academic achievement.
Deadline:
None
$7,000.00
Speaker's Tournament
Sponsor:
Mississippi College
Applicant must be recommended by the State Convention.
Deadline:
None
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Donald S. Pichitino Scholarship, SMBHC Honors College
Sponsor:
University of Mississippi
Applicant must apply to Honors College.
Deadline:
February 1 (Priority)
$8,000.00
Harold Parker Memorial Scholarship, SMBHC Honors College
Sponsor:
University of Mississippi
Applicant must apply to the Honors College.
Deadline:
February 1 (Priority)
$6,000.00
Community College Excellence Scholarship
Sponsor:
University of Mississippi
Applicant must be nominated from his or her academic dean of college. Applicant must have outstanding academic record.
Deadline:
April 1
$6,500.00
Nissan Scholarship
Sponsor:
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
Applicant must be a Mississippi student with financial need who is attending a Mississippi public college or university. Minimum 2.0 GPA, minimum composite ACT score of 20, and demonstrated leadership ability are required.
Deadline:
March 1
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Critical Needs Teacher Loan/Scholarship
Sponsor:
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
Applicant must be a junior or senior student in a Mississippi college or university in a program of study that will lead to a Class 'A' educator's license or alternate route educator's license. Recipient may fulfill loan-to-scholarship service by working as a full-time teacher in a Mississippi public school in a...
Deadline:
March 31
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Nursing Education Loan/Scholarship - R.N. to B.S.N.
Sponsor:
Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
Applicant must be a licensed registered nurse who is seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing at a Mississippi college or university. Recipient may fulfill the loan-to-scholarship service obligation by working as a professional nurse in Mississippi.
Deadline:
March 31
$4,000.00
Entergy Mississippi Inc.'s Excellence in Education Scholarship
Sponsor:
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Applicant must be a resident of Mississippi who is a career or technical student enrolled full time at the college. Applicant must be free of disciplinary problems, have proof of financial need, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
None
$1,200.00
Laura Zella Weems Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 18.
Deadline:
None
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