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Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$2,500

Application Deadline:

15/09/2023
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About This Scholarship

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants is a scholarship program offered by the state of Mississippi to provide financial assistance to eligible students who demonstrate academic excellence and are seeking to pursue a degree in a STEM field. The scholarship is intended to encourage and support the state’s most talented students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The scholarship provides up to $2,500 per academic year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Recipients of the scholarship must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 and remain enrolled in a STEM program to continue receiving the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria For Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants

The Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant is a merit-based scholarship program for Mississippi residents who plan to attend an eligible Mississippi college or university. The eligibility criteria for this scholarship include:

  • He must be a legal resident of Mississippi.
  • Must be a high school graduate or have earned a GED.
  • Must have a minimum composite ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1290 (combined critical reading and math scores) or a minimum PSAT score of 1250 (combined critical reading and math scores) or a minimum PreACT score of 29.
  • Must be enrolled full-time in an eligible Mississippi college or university as an undergraduate student.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must not have received a felony conviction or a conviction for sale or possession of drugs.

It’s important to note that these are general eligibility criteria, and the specific requirements may differ depending on the year and the availability of the scholarship. Interested applicants should check with the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid or the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at their college or university for up-to-date information on the eligibility requirements and application process.

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