Sponsor: American Quarter Horse Foundation
Scholarship Program
2601 East Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79104
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee and be members of AQHA or AQHYA for at least three years. Students must serve as an officer or director in AQHYA and or their state affiliate and demonstrate the leadership abilities and qualities gained through their participation. Members may apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Funding for this scholarship may be applied to the degree program of the student's choice. Past AQHF scholarship recipients are eligible to reapply for this scholarship.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aqha.com/scholarships1
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Meridian High School. Students must plan to attend a college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Southern Bowling Congress
9817 Miller Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
Eligibility: Students must be high school seniors and currently bowling in a USBC Certified Youth League. Students must reside in a Southern Bowling Congress member state which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Applicants must have bowled in a USBC Certified Youth League three of four years in high school and have bowled 75 percent of the league schedule. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of 1410.
Amount: $750
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official high school grade and credits transcript with a minimum of six semesters of information that includes ACT and/or SAT scores and a personal letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor are required.
Website: http://www.southernbowlingcongress.org/scholarship.html
Sponsor: Dixie Boys Baseball
P.O. Box 8263
Dothan, AL 36304
Eligibility: Applicants must plan to pursue undergraduate studies at a college or university. An application, financial statement, two recommendation letters, proof of baseball participation, transcript and essay are required. Selection is based on class rankings, strong school and community leadership and financial need. Programs are in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Amount: $1,250
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://baseball.dixie.org
Sponsor: Dixie Youth Baseball Inc.
Johnny Berthelot, Chairman Scholarship Committee
110 South Bolivar Street
Suite 207
Marshall, TX 75670
Eligibility: Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Contact your local league officials or a district, state or national director for an application, and applications are also available online.
Website: http://youth.dixie.org
Sponsor: American Hellenic Education Progressive Association
1909 Q Street NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20009
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors, high school graduates or current undergraduate or graduate students who plan to attend a college or university full-time during the calendar year of application. They must be residents of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee or Florida.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. The current application must be used and must be sent by certified mail and return receipt requested.
Website: https://ahepa.org/education/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors or graduates from a high school in Grenada County. Students must plan to pursue major in arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least a general ham radio license, be residents of and attend a post-secondary institution in the FCC Fifth Call District (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or New Mexico) and be studying for a bachelor's or graduate degree in electronics, communications or a related field. Preference is given to applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online but must be sent in by mail.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program
Sponsor: University of Michigan
College Administration
1221 Beal Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 2102
Eligibility: Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. Applicants must be from one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://scholarships.engin.umich.edu/new-students/
Sponsor: National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Inc.
845 South Main Street
P.O. Box 1873
Greenville, MS 38701
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri or Tennessee who are attending a U.S. institution and pursuing graduate studies in fields which address the needs of children, including counseling, psychology, mental health, special education and speech pathology.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.najanet.org/naja-scholarship/
Sponsor: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
1805 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American U.S. citizens enrolled full-time as college undergraduate juniors. Students must attend an UNCF member institution in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee or Virginia, be majoring in STEM, business or sustainability related disciplines and have a minimum 2.8 GPA. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: June 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, Mississippi residents and have a minimum college GPA of 2.5 and have graduated from high school within the past two years. Applicants must be attending an eligible Mississippi institution, must have a minimum ACT score of 20 and must document an average gross income of $39,500 or less over the prior two years, and must have the results of a processed Student Aid Report (SAR). Students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will receive a SAR report.
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Contact the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid for an application.
Website: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc.
50 Hurt Plaza
Suite 449
Atlanta, GA 30303
Eligibility: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and they must have community service experience. Applicants must plan to obtain a degree in the arts and sciences, music, ministry or human services. Preference will be given to students from the following states: Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Adult students may also apply.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfgreateratlanta.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Jimmy Rane Foundation
P.O. Box 40
Abbeville, AL 36310
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for high school seniors or 2.75 for college students. Selection is based on academic excellence, community involvement, leadership skills, awards and honors and financial need.
Amount: $500-$5,000
Deadline: February 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org
Sponsor: Louisiana-Mississippi Golf Course Superintendents Association
P. O. Box 2323
Auburn, AL 36831
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate students who are enrolled in an accredited two- to five-year degree program in golf course management or a related subject. They must have completed at least one year (24 credit hours) of the degree program. Selection is based on academic merit, level of professional preparation and career potential.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcripts, personal statement, golf course superintendent evaluation and academic advisor evaluation are required.
Website: https://lmgcsa.com/Scholarships
Sponsor: Mississippi Association of Broadcasters
Scholarship Committee
855 South Pear Orchard Road
Suite 403
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Eligibility: Applicants must be Mississippi residents and be enrolled in an accredited broadcast curriculum at a Mississippi two- or four-year college.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: November 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, essay and up to three letters of recommendation are required.
Website: https://www.msbroadcasters.org/
Sponsor: Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board
P.O. Box 5947
Pearl, MS 39288-5947
Eligibility: Applicants must be dependents of armed service members from or stationed in Mississippi who have been prisoners of war or missing in action. The scholarship will pay tuition for up to eight semesters at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available from Mississippi Veterans Affairs offices.
Website: http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home/Benefit_Library/State__Territory_Benefits/Mississippi.html
Sponsor: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and current legal residents of Mississippi who are enrolled as full-time, first-time-in-college undergraduates. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.5 and a minimum ACT of 29. National Merit/National Achievement semifinalists with a 3.5 grade point average qualify without the test score.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applicants must complete an MTAG/MESG application and either a FAFSA or a Statement of Certification (a waiver for completing the FAFSA).
Website: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/
Sponsor: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Eligibility: Applicants must be certified dependent children or spouses of any Mississippi law enforcement officer, full-time firefighter or volunteer firefighter who has suffered fatal injuries, wounds or become permanently and totally disabled as a result of injuries which occurred in the line of duty. Students must be enrolled full-time at the undergraduate level at any one state-supported public college or university in Mississippi.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/
Sponsor: American Radio Relay League Foundation
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1494
Eligibility: Applicants must be licensed amateur radio operators and residents of Mississippi who attend an institution of higher learning in Mississippi. They must be seeking a bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communication or a related field, and they must be under 30 years old.
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.arrl.org/scholarship-program
Sponsor: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Eligibility: Applicants must be current legal residents of Mississippi who are enrolled as full-time undergraduates. Applicants must have a high school grade-point average of 2.5 and a minimum ACT of 15.
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: September 15
How to apply: Applicants must complete an MTAG/MESG application and either a FAFSA or a Statement of Certification (a waiver for completing the FAFSA).
Website: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/
Sponsor: National Association for Campus Activities
13 Harbison Way
Columbia, SC 29212
Eligibility: Students must hold a significant campus leadership position, demonstrate significant leadership skills and abilities and make significant contributions through on- or off-campus volunteering. Students must attend school in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Puerto Rico.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: November 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.naca.org/resources/scholarships-grants/scholarships.html
Sponsor: Nissan North America
P.O. Box 685003
Franklin, TN 37068
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 820, have demonstrated financial need and be accepted as a full-time student at a Mississippi public college or university.
Amount: Full tuition
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: No application is necessary. However, students must mail an essay, resume, high school transcript with ACT or SAT score and FAFSA results to Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211-6453.
Website: https://www.nissanusa.com
Sponsor: National Student Nurses' Association
45 Main Street
Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or resident aliens. They must be enrolled in a nursing degree program at a school located in Georgia (graduate students only), Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey (graduate students only), Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, certain areas in California, certain areas in Texas or certain areas in Florida. Selection is based on academic merit, involvement in community health and financial need.
Amount: $1,000-$7,500
Deadline: January 26
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and other supporting materials are required. $10 processing fee.
Website: http://www.nsna.org
Sponsor: Southeast Desalting Association
354 NW Alice Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
Eligibility: Applicants must be upper-level undergraduates with over 65 credit hours or graduate students enrolled in an accredited institution located within SEDA’s region (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida or Kentucky). Students must be currently majoring in an area related to the drinking water or wastewater industries with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: April 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.southeastdesalting.com/scholarship-opportunities/
Sponsor: American Quarter Horse Foundation
Scholarship Program
2601 East Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79104
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of AQHA or AQHYA for at least one year and must be from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee, and must have competed in AQHA-approved shows. Members must apply during their senior year of high school or while enrolled at an accredited college or university. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Current or previous AQHF scholarship recipients are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Funding for this scholarship will be applied to a four-year undergraduate degree program of the student's choice.
Amount: $9,000
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.aqha.com/scholarships1
