Scholarship Information

• Gates Millennium Scholars-deadline January--students who are African American, Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American that have a GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Students must meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Apply online http://www.gmsp.org/
• Jackson State University W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College - Deadline February 15 and must have a minimum ACT score of 21/SAT 1000 combined with a strong "B" average
• Lucky Day Opportunity Scholarship - Deadline February 1 and must enroll as a freshman, meet Mississippi residency requiremnets, score 20 or higher on teh ACT, have a GPA of 3.2 or highter, have financial need, and apply online at http://www.olemiss.edu/student_life/luckyday
• Christine and Clarence Day Scholarship in Business - Ole Miss - Deadline February 1 and is based on leadership ablitiy, academic record, ACT or SAT scores and apply online at http://www.olemissbusiness.com/
• Gatlin Family Scholarship in Business - University of Mississippi - Deadline February 1 and is based on academic performance, ACT or SAT scores, leadership ability, and an interest in a business career. You can apply online at http://www.olemissbusiness.com/
• Robert M. Carrier/W. R. Newman Scholarship - Ole Miss
• 2009 Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program - Most Deadlines are February 15 - Farm youth pursuing a career in Agriculture may apply online at http://www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth/scholarship.asp
• John C. Stennis Scholarships in Political Science - Mississippi State University - Deadline February 28 and must be a resident of Mississippi, have a high school average of "B" or higher, must be of good character, and must be interested in becoming active in public affairs. http://www.msstate.edu/dept/politicalscience/org/stenapply.html
• USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships - Deadline February 15. Family annual income of $35,000 or less and can be applied for online starting December 15 at http://www.usafunds.org/scholarship
• FAFSA for Pell Grant and other federal money. Starting January 2009 - The easiest way to apply is to do so online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ You and your parent should apply for a PIN number. the PIN number will serve as your signature.
• To apply for MTAG (Mississipp Tuition Assistance Grant) or MESG (Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant) go to http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid Starting January 2009. For MTAG you must be a Mississippi resident, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and ACT score of at least 15. For MESG you must be a resident of Mississippi, have a minimum GPA 3.5 and ACT score of at least 29
• Champions for Children offers scholarships to high school seniors across the State of Mississippi who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of young people through mentoring. In addition to mentoring at least 100 hours during their senior year of high school, applicants must submit a completed application, including an essay about their mentoring experience. http://www.msmentoring.org/
• Toyota Community Scholars are recognized for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to community service. Every year, Toyota awards 100 college scholarships – valued at $10,000 and $20,000 – over the course of four years, to remarkable high school seniors. Administered by the Educational Testing Service, high schools nationwide nominate one student per year. http://www.toyota.com/about/philanthropy/education/scholarships/tcs.html 
• The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC’s Colonel’s Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree program. http://www.kfcscholars.org/ 
• Deltapine - My future in Cotton - Deadline December 07, 2009 - Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale, plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate accredited two- or four-year college or university with the intent to engage in a course of study related to agriculture or agribusiness, and must live in a cotton-producing state and be directly involved with cotton production. Cotton-producing states are defined as Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. http://myfutureincotton.com/ 
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• Got Milk - The annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award program recognizes 25 high school senior student athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership and include milk as part of their healthy lifestyles.Twenty-five winners will earn the $7,500 scholarship, attend an awards ceremony with celebrity guests at The Milk House at ESPN's Wide World of Sports, and appear in their own milk mustache ad in USA TODAY. http://www.bodybymilk.com/sammy_scholarship.php
• Robert C Byrd Honors Scholarship Program http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/scholarship/scholdev.html
• Prudential Spirit of Community Awards http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page
• Sallie Mae http://www.salliemae.com/before_college/students_plan/free_money/scholarship-search.htm
• Buger King Scholarship http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/