Scholarship Information
Local Scholarships begin about Mid January to March and April.
See Mrs. Wood for the Following:
All Scholarships will be posted in Google classroom for easy access for all seniors.
BJ Gadd
Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency
Jamie Pipkins Scholarship
Major Scholarship
Peggy Caldwell Memorial Scholarship
Jordan Lindsey Christian Character scholarship- plans on majoring in medical field- March 11
Russell Orthodontics Scholarship- Application deadline March 31
New Foundation Scholarship-
Barry Sims Memorial Scholarship
Bobby Mitchell Memorial Scholarship-
Deadline
Joy Rieves Health Care Scholarship Award-
William S. Stevens Scholarship- Deadline
Monroe County Employee Scholarship-
Beta Club Scholarships
Toyota-Haley Barbour Scholarship- ICC scholarship for students majoring in business, manufacturing, mathematics, or other programs. - See Mrs Wood Deadline is April 1st.
Students Must Apply Online for Financial Aid
There is a single application for all state financial aid programs. Seniors are encouraged to apply early. Seniors may apply online at www.mississippi.edu/financialaid for the following programs:
You may not begin these forms until Jan. 1 of your child's Senior Year.
Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) –
Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) –
Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students (HELP) – Application Deadline: March 31; Document Deadline: April 30
Nissan Scholarship – Application and Document Deadline: March 1(MUST apply through the Nissan information page)
Summer Developmental Program Grant – Application and Document Deadline: July 21
Scholarship information usually begins the first of February. Financial Aid for College begins with the following steps:
1. Apply for Federal Aid (FAFSA)
2. Apply for State Aid (MTAG, Pell Grant) Rise Up MS
3. Apply for scholarships at the college or university you plan to attend
4. Apply for local scholarships
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is for those who plan to enroll full time at a 4 year college or university and plans to major in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Deadline Feb. 29
Get to College.org has just updated their scholarship listings to include private/outside scholarships, scholarship search engines, 2 year MS Colleges, and 4 year MS colleges.
Christian Leaders of the Future- Scholarship is located under the Christian Leaders tab and offers $1000 scholarships to two students. Deadline is December 5.
The American Legion offers scholarship and financial aid
www.PromGuide.com- Scholarships related to Prom- Some deadlines are Nov. 14
www.StudentScholarships.org has focused on providing scholarships for MS.
Loan Education- Visit this site for more information about private loans, eligibility, costs, and warnings.
Driver Safety Scholarship- Visit this site to apply for a scholarship based on essays written about driving safely.
Champion Scholarship- video/ essay on how you will be a champion in your field of study
Accident Scholarship- If you have or a loved one has been impacted by an accident.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Distracted Driving Scholarship
PB&J Scholarship- For students who have experienced challenges in their life and who have the drive to succeed.
Rosen &Ohr Law Firm Scholarship- For students that have been impacted by a serious injury or a family member who has been seriously injured.
2019 El Dabe Ritter Scholarship
Legal Scholarship- anyone wanting to pursue a law-related degree
Patricia R. Dempster Scholarship- Must be a UNIFY Member
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award
Dirk Derrick Car and Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
Travis W Watkins Scholarship- Interested in tax controversies studies
Hagan Scholarship- Nationwide need-based merit scholarship from students attending rural public high schools
McCormick&Murphy Law Firm- Students planning to enter the law field
El Dabe Ritter Scholarship- Anyone entering a University
Alliance Law Group Scholarship
