Scholarship Applications and Resources

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Application deadline: June 30.

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)

Application deadline: September 15.
Scholarship amount: $2,500 per year.

Student must have a 29 on the ACT and a 3.5 GPA.

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)

Application opens: October 1.
Application deadline: September 15.
Scholarship amount: $500 per year for freshmen and sophomores; $1,000 per year for juniors and seniors.

Student must be a legal resident of MS for one year prior to application. The student must also have a 2.5 grade point average or higher and minimum of 15 on the ACT.

Army R.O.T.C.

Application deadline: Ongoing.
Scholarship amount: Full tuition in addition to allowances for books and fees. Students are also eligible for a monthly living stipend.

BigFuture Scholarships

Application deadline: Ongoing.
Scholarship amount: Varying.

There are no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements. It’s easy to enter scholarship drawings each month. Simply complete one of the steps before the deadline, and you’ll be automatically entered to win $500 and $40,000! Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year have extra chances at scholarships because they’re eligible for two entries in each drawing.

Children of Fallen Patriots Scholarship

Application deadline: Ongoing.
Scholarship amount: Varying amounts.

This scholarship works to ensure that every child of a fallen patriot receives all necessary college funding. They are dedicated to serving the families of services members from all branches of the armed forces who have died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, serve related illnesses, suicide, as well as other duty related deaths as ruled by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

Starbucks College Achievement Plan

Application deadline: Ongoing.
Scholarship amount: Full tuition.

Every benefits-eligible U.S. partner working part- or full-time receives 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program.