Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College Scholarships

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1 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s General Information Most community colleges have service, activity and athletic scholarships available through campus organizations. Check the college website or contact departments of interest or financial aid to receive specific awards and requirements. Phi Theta Kappa, a scholastic honor society that is active in all of Mississippi s community colleges, offers scholarships to its members. information may be accessed at Coahoma Community College Trustee (MS Residents Only) Presidential (MS Residents Only) Principal s or Above Full Tuition, Room, Board, and Book Allowance Full Tuition, Room, and Board 3.25 and principal s recommendation n/a Full Tuition Academic Full Tuition Partial Academic Half Tuition Awarded at the recommendation of the high school principal or counselor. Fall Academic s (Incoming First-time Freshmen ONLY) Apply from March 1st Last Day of Fall Registration Spring Academic s (Incoming First-time Freshmen ONLY) Apply from the December 1 Early April Valedictorian Highest of high school graduating class Full Tuition and Fees Salutatorian Second Highest of high school graduating class Full Tuition Community s Various Various Various Students must file the FAFSA and be enrolled full-time. April 1 Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Non-traditional students who meet specific criteria. Note: Coahoma Community College s may be accessed at or

2 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Copiah Lincoln Community College President s Vice President s 29 or above OR National Merit/Achievement Finalist Full tuition, room, meals and $500/semester Co-Lin Bookstore voucher Full tuition, and $500/semester Co- Lin Bookstore voucher Awarded the first fall semester after high school graduation. Student must be a Mississippi student. Only one academic scholarship may be awarded. First day of school of the Fall semester. Dean s Full tuition Honors Half tuition Valedictorian/Saluta torian Highest/Second Highest of high school graduating class 20 $500 per semester award for the first two years Must provide letter from high school counselor to the Financial Aid Office prior to Fall semester. Foundation Endowed s Various Various Various Application online. March 1 is priority deadline Leadership $500 or $1,000 one-time award for freshmen only Application online. Must submit resume outlining educational achievements, leadership positions, activities and community service. Note: Copiah Lincoln Community College s may be accessed at or aid/scholarship information

3 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s East Central Community College s n/a Full tuition Full scholarship (Matriculation fee, room and board) Most of the scholarships listed on the website do not have application deadlines $300 per semester $100 per semester Valedictorian s Highest of high school graduating class Tuition Salutatorian s Second highest of high school graduating class Half tuition Star Student s Tuition Star students of Mississippi high schools. Youth Challenge GED s Half tuition Eligible students have a passing score on the GED test, successful completion of the Youth Challenge Program and a favorable recommendation by the director of the Youth Challenge Program. Academic Achievement 3.0 or better Below 20 $100 per semester Students may not receive both Academic Achievement AND s. Achievement Recognition s Full tuition Available to specific pageant winners.

4 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s East Central Community College continued Career-Technical AND Career-Technical Non- Traditional Gender s Various up to full scholarship Program specific. Awarded by career-technical counselor or committee based on high school standing in one of the career/tech centers in the ECCC district or skills contest winners or non-traditional gender in each program. Mississippi Junior Academy of Sciences s Full tuition Full-time students who are winners of the Mississippi Junior Academy of Sciences competition. ECCC Foundation In- District Tuition Remaining balance of tuition less federal, state, and third-party aid Available freshman year only. Must have completed FAFSA and applied for MTAG and taken the. June 30 Endowed and Other Special s Various Various Various Funded by individual and group donations. March Age 65 Plus Tuition Tuition Age 65 and above. First Course Tuition Free First college credit course tuition Awarded to part-time students over age 21 from ECCC district who have not previously enrolled in college. B.B. and Leila Thigpin Usually about $500 per semester Awarded to a deserving student from Leake County transferring to Southern Miss. Preference will be given first to a graduate of Mississippi Delta Community College and second to a graduate of East Central Community College. Contact USM Financial Aid Office at or March 15 Note: East Central Community College s may be accessed at or

5 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s East Mississippi Community College s Tuition and all books (commuter student) or half room and board (residential student) per semester Last day of registration for first time students during fall or spring All tuition plus $600 toward books (commuter student) or room and board (Scooba residential student) per semester $200 per semester Valedictory/Salutatory s Highest/Second highest of high school graduating class Tuition and all books Toyota-Haley Barbour 23 $1,250 per semester First-time, full-time student enrolled in a program of study that supports the automotive manufacturing industry. Student must reside in Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee or Oktibbeha County. Essay competition. Early May Memorial and Other s Various Various Various EMCC awards a grant-in-aid on the basis of need and/or ability.. Tuition Guarantee Program Tuition less federal & state aid and EMCC scholarships. Contingent upon funding. May/June graduates starting at EMCC in the fall who are residents of Lowndes, Clay, Oktibbeha, Noxubee, Kemper or Lauderdale County. Must have completed FAFSA and applied for MTAG & institutional scholarships. Note: East Mississippi Community College s may be accessed at or aid 2/Pages/default.aspx

6 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Hinds Community College Presidential 29 & above $3,000 per semester Deans $1,500 per semester Faculty $1,000 per semester Awarded to first-time entering freshmen. No application required. Once all criteria are met, eligible students are awarded this scholarship automatically. The same as admission requirements. Hinds CC Foundation s Various, but minimum of 2.0 Various Various Funded by individual and group donations. March 1 GED First Course Award First three-hour college credit course tuition New first-time college student with a GED. Before first scheduled full day of classes. GED 170 points on each of 4 content area tests for a cumulative score of 680 or above $1,000 renewable for 4 semesters May not receive both GED and s. Before first scheduled full day of classes. STEM Free tutoring. Monthly stipend of $100 fall and spring terms; $500 summer term. $500 books and supplies stipend. Eligible students majoring in science, technology, engineering or math. Contact STEM Coordinator at Hinds CC s Raymond Campus. Leadership Studies s college $200 - $500 upon the completion of leadership courses Leadership program is within the Institute for Honors, Leadership, and International Studies. Adult Basic Education Free Note: Hinds Community College s may be accessed at or

7 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Holmes Community College Board of Trustees Enhanced composite 28 or higher Cost of tuition, room and board, fall and spring semesters only Not eligible for other HCC scholarships. May 1 Must complete FAFSA. President s Dean s Enhanced composite of Enhanced composite of One half the cost of tuition, room and board, fall and spring semesters only Tuition Eligible for other scholarships up to, but not more than the published cost of attending school per semester. Valedictorian Highest of high school graduating class Enhanced composite of at least 20 One-time $200 award Salutatorian Second Highest of high school graduating class One-time $100 award SkillsUSA s Full tuition HCC Development Foundation s Patronage s Varied amounts and requirements Funded by individual and group donations. Note: Holmes Community College s may be accessed at or

8 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Itawamba Community College s 28 or above (or National Merit Finalist) Valedictorian/Salutatorian s Highest/Second Highest of graduating class (or National Merit Semifinalist) Full tuition, room and meals Full tuition One-half tuition 22 or higher $2,400 per semester Academic 3.5 or higher 18 or higher $600 per semester Special Career Incentive Full tuition Must be #1 or #2 out of a high school class of 10 or more. First place state or national winner in a nationally affiliated vocational student organization Dorm student maximum Institutional amount may not exceed $2,825. Commuter student maximum Institutional amount may not exceed $1,200. First day of classes for the Fall Semester. Career Incentive One-half tuition Second or third place state or national winner in a nationally affiliated vocational student organization Leadership 15 or higher $100 per semester for 1 year Must have held a leadership position in school/community service activities or participated in leadership development Special Achievement One time award of $300, $200 and $100 respectively Involved in a nationally affiliated student organization and who have placed first, second or third in a district, regional, state or national competition Private Donor s Various Various Various Funded by individual and group donations April 1

9 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Itawamba Community College continued Adult Learner Incentive One-half tuition for one semester Age 23 or older, not enrolled in college for the previous two years and pursuing a degree. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours. Competition s including Pageant Various up to full tuition Available to specific pageant winners Tuition Guarantee Program Check with the ICC financial aid office Various depending on academic major Tuition less federal, state and scholarship aid. Contingent upon funding. Full-time students who are residents of Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe or Pontotoc County. Must have completed FAFSA and applied for MTAG & institutional scholarships. September 15 Note: Itawamba Community College s may be accessed at or

10 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Jones County Junior College s 29 or above Presidential s (Valedictorian/Salutatorian) Academic Excellence s Highest/Second Highest of high school graduating class Top achievers in their high school graduating classes Full tuition Full tuition, half of room and board and $300 bookstore credit Half tuition $300 per semester Full tuition, fees, $800 bookstore credit and full room and board charges for students choosing to live in campus housing after all other scholarships and financial aid have been applied Full tuition Number of scholarships available per high school is based on the school s MHSAA classification. A student can only accept one academic scholarship from the following:, Presidential, Academic Excellence and Career and Technical. A student may receive various service scholarships in addition to academic scholarships. Career and Technical s Full tuition One student from each of the 9 JCJC district vocational-technical centers. High school votech counselor recommendation. Pageant s Full tuition Awarded to winners of Junior Miss or Miss Hospitality Pageants statewide. May be combined with academic and/or service scholarships. Greene County Tuition Guarantee Program Full tuition and standard fees when balance remains after all applicable grants and scholarships have been awarded Student must have completed the FAFSA, applied for MTAG and must apply for JCJC Freshman Foundation/Institutional scholarships. May 1 (summer/fall) and October 1 (spring)

11 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Jones County Junior College continued Jasper County Tuition Guarantee Program Full tuition, registration fee, technology fee and health fee only when balance remains after applicable grants and scholarships awarded Student must have completed the FAFSA, applied for MTAG and must apply for JCJC Freshman Foundation/Institutional scholarships. June 1 (summer), September 1 (fall), and Feb. 1 (spring) Foundation s Various Various Various Funded by individual and group donations. Most April 15 Note: Jones County Junior College s may be accessed at or

12 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Meridian Community College President s Dean s Eagle Scout/Girl Scout 25 or above Full tuition One-half tuition One-half tuition Available to first-time full-time freshmen for the fall semester immediately after their high school graduation. Awarded based on the date the completed application is received in the financial aid office, not on the individual s score. Available to first-time full-time freshmen for the fall semester immediately after their high school graduation. Must provide documentation verifying Eagle Scout/Gold Award. As soon as possible after score is received (awards made on a firstcome basis). No award will be made after the first day of class. Priority deadline for the fall semester is June 1 and for the spring semester is December 1. Eagle Awards vary Entering freshmen who graduate from high school with notable achievements in academics, leadership skills, extensive extracurricular activities, exceptional test scores and other factors that indicate academic merit or financial need. MCC Foundation s Various Various Various Funded by contributors to The Meridian Community College Foundation. April 1 deadline to be eligible for MCC Foundation Tuition Guarantee Program. Fine Arts Various Various Various Awards based on auditions or portfolios. Lauderdale County/Meridian Junior Miss, Future Teachers of America, Winston County Health Care, Lanier Walker Navy League, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indian and MCC Band & Chorus s Various Various Various

13 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Meridian Community College continued MCC Foundation Tuition Guarantee Plus Program 4 semester tuition guarantee. Students with an score of 21 and above will receive the Gold for $600 per semester. May/June graduates starting at MCC in the fall who are graduates of a Meridian or Lauderdale County High School as well as graduates of Lauderdale County who are home-schooled. Must have completed FAFSA and applied for MTAG & institutional scholarships. September 15 Note: Meridian Community College s may be accessed at or services/financialaid/scholarship information/index

14 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Mississippi Delta Community College Presidential Dean s 25 or above Maximum - full tuition plus either room/board (oncampus) or $1,200 book allowance (off-campus) Minimum - $400 Maximum - full tuition Minimum - $200 Available to first-time full-time entering freshmen or transfer students and are Mississippi residents. When combined with other aid (federal, state and institutional) the amount may be reduced or rescinded. s are renewable up to 4 consecutive semesters. Applicants are required to apply for federal and state financial aid. Priority deadline for completing the FAFSA is August 1. MDCC will accept and process financial aid applications throughout the year; however, students planning to attend MDCC in the fall semester are encouraged to apply for financial aid before the term begins. MDCC Development Foundation, Inc. s Various Various Funded by individual and group donations Applicants are required to apply for federal and state financial aid. April 1 B.B. and Leila Thigpin Usually about $500 per semester Awarded to a deserving student from Leake County transferring to Southern Miss. Preference will be given first to a graduate of Mississippi Delta Community College and second to a graduate of East Central Community College. Contact USM Financial Aid Office at or March 15 The Will D. Carpenter Endowed in Agriculture and Life Sciences 3.0 while attending MDCC Varying but probably $4,00 to $5,000 per year Awarded to a MDCC student transferring to MS State. Priority is given to a student majoring in one of the agriculture or life science areas. Student must have completed 48 hours, be of good moral character and have demonstrated leadership ability and financial need. Application available from the MDCC Foundation Office. March 15 Note: Mississippi Delta Community College s may be accessed at or of financialaid/mdcc scholarships

15 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Presidential Valedictorian or Salutatorian of graduating high school class OR 28 or above Full tuition, book service and room/board (room/board is only for Perkinston Campus) Awarded to first-time entering freshmen. Maximum of 2 institutional scholarships allowed. Priority deadline is April 1 Deans Full tuition Incentive Half tuition STEM Minimum 18 overall & 21 on math or 577 or higher for a GED student Awarded to science, technology, engineering or math majors. Late May/Late November Honors College Full tuition Available to participants in the Honors College. Students must take 7 hours of honors credit each semester. Information may be found in the college catalog. Priority deadline is April 1 Career Technical s B or above Full tuition Awarded to first-time entering freshmen career/technical students who have completed C average in academic a 2-year secondary career/technical program. courses and an A Half tuition average in career/technical courses Career and Technical Student Organization Competition s Full tuition Placed 1 st in state competition or 1 st, 2 nd or 3rd in a national competition sponsored by an MDE recognized career/technical organization. GED s GED score of 577 or higher. GED score of Half time scholarship for one semester (6 hours maximum) One free class for one semester (3 hours maximum) First time college attendance.

16 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College continued MS Distinguished Young Women, Miss MS America and MS Miss Hospitality s Full tuition Preliminary winner of the competitions. Awarded to first-time entering freshmen. Foundation and Alumni s Various Various Various Funded by individual and group donations. Priority deadline April 1 Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Tuition (on a spaceavailable basis) Admitted on the first day of classes. Note: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College s may be accessed at or

17 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Northeast Mississippi Community College Performance 30 or above Tuition Tuition, dorm and meal For first time freshman students. Priority deadline March One half tuition 90 or above OR $200 per semester 90+ may not be combined with any other scholarship. Academic Achievement s (Valedictorian/Salutatorian) Highest/Second Highest of high school graduating class Tuition Career/Technical Incentive Tuition Half tuition First place state or national winner in nationally affiliated career/technical student organization. Second or third place state or national winner in nationally affiliated career/technical student organization. Leadership $50 per semester Demonstrated participation and contributions in a minimum of 2 high school or civic organizations and selected as an officer in a church, school or community organization. Foundation s Various Various Various Most are specific to the county of residence (Alcorn, Benton, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union). March 15 unless otherwise noted

18 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Northeast Mississippi Community College continued Tuition Guarantee Program Required but without score Coordinated with federal and state aid and scholarship funds to assure that tuition will be paid for 4 consecutive semesters Must complete the FAFSA, and apply for MTAG. For first time freshman students Fall Semester. End of May Note: Northeast Mississippi Community College s may be accessed at or or visitors/foundation scholarships/

19 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Northwest Mississippi Community College Presidential 29 or above Up to $2,645 toward tuition, room, board & fees Up to $2,150 toward tuition, room, board & fees Up to $1,125 toward tuition Awarded to first-time fall freshmen. Students must file FAFSA. Students may apply for either Presidential or Leadership but not both. April Up to $725 toward tuition Leadership B high school average Up to $560 toward tuition, room, board & fees Student must have resume showing leadership qualities and letters of recommendation. Foundation s Various Various Various Funded by individual and group donations. Must have letter of recommendation. Howard Carpenter GED s GED score of 500 and above (prior to ) or 2500 or above (after ). Must complete the FAFSA. $560 toward tuition and fees Adult Student Must be 25 years or older, enrolled full time, and must complete the FAFSA. A limited number of scholarships are available and are awarded based on financial need, credit hours previously earned and academic achievement. Fall July 1 Spring November 1 Senior Citizen Up to the cost of tuition Must be 65 years or older. This award plus any other aid will not exceed the cost of tuition.

20 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Northwest Mississippi Community College continued Tuition Assistance Program Remainder of tuition after federal grants, state grants and scholarships awarded are applied toward tuition Must be a graduate of Benton, Calhoun, Lafayette or Marshall County high school (December or May/June). Must register as a full-time student. Apply for NWCC institutional scholarships by April 1, take the by June 30, complete the FAFSA and apply for state grants by July 1. Note: Northwest Mississippi Community College s may be accessed at or

21 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Pearl River Community College Presidential Tuition, room and board Full-time first time college students. Vice Presidential Tuition Last day of registration for first time students. Honors Up to $500 Valedictorian/Salutatorian Highest or second highest in high school graduating class Tuition, room and board Scholastic Excellence 90 or above 18 Up to $250 Leadership 90 or above 17 Up to $250 Full-time first time college students. Competitive scholarships offered to graduates who were officers in student organizations in their senior year. PRCC Full Career- Technical PRCC Half Career- Technical Tuition Half tuition Student must have completed 2-year Career-Technical program at a MS high school. Must be accepted within 1 year of high school graduation. Junior Miss Tuition Junior Miss Pageant winner in PRCC six-county service district. PRCC Development Foundation s Various Various Various Funded by individual and group donations. Priority deadline is April 4

22 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Pearl River Community College continued Senior Citizen Discount Tuition waiver (on a space-available basis) Must submit birth certificate or driver s license and social security card. Note: Pearl River Community College s may be accessed at or aid/scholarship opportunities

23 Mississippi s 2 Year Community and Junior College s Southwest Mississippi Community College s 29 or higher Full tuition, room and board plus a $500 bookstore credit Full academic tuition plus a $500 bookstore credit Full-time students who have attended no more than 3 full semesters. Only one academic scholarship will be awarded to a student. Last day of registration Full academic tuition One-half tuition Valedictorian Highest in high school graduating class Academic tuition Academic Excellence 1A/2A school In top 4 3A school In top 6 4A school In top 8 5A school In top 10 6A school In top 12 Full tuition Offered only through the freshman class of SMCC Foundation s Various Various Various Funded by individual and group donations. Fall semester - March 31 Spring semester October 31 Note: Southwest Mississippi Community College s may be accessed at or or smcc foundation scholarships ***This is only a partial listing of scholarships available from each school. information is subject to change. Please check with the school for accurate information.