Our Opportunities

*Welcome to Jackson State University Development Foundation Scholarship Opportunities! *

Each academic year, JSU offers a variety of scholarships through the fundraising efforts of the JSU Foundation and the generosity of private donors. The award amounts vary and are typically based on factors such as academic achievement, financial need, and specific criteria set by donors.

To be considered for any of these scholarships, students must complete their scholarship applications in this system. Students must click* Sign In* at the top right corner of this page. This will direct them to the login screen where they can use their JSU credentials ( J# and NetID) to access and complete the general scholarship application as well as any supplemental scholarship applications for scholarships that may be recommended for.

Scholarships with the word “apply” in the Action column (after you sign in) require further action on your part in order
to be considered. Click “apply” to complete the application process. There are some scholarship opportunities you do not have to apply to but will be automatically matched to after you complete your
General Application. Qualifying for any scholarship does not guarantee you will receive the scholarship.

Deadline: This is the date by which you should complete the General Application, any Supplemental Applications, or any Individual Scholarship Applications to receive consideration.

Award: The amount stated is for general information purposes and not a guarantee of what you may receive if awarded. Actual award amounts can vary based on recipient eligibility, available funds, and other factors.

Actions: Upon completion of the General Application and any Supplemental Applications, you will be automatched with scholarships for which you meet the criteria. These scholarships indicate “None” under “Action” and require no additional information from you for consideration. A limited number of scholarships indicate “Apply” under “Action” and require individual applications for consideration. A list of these scholarships can be found by viewing Recommended Opportunities from the Opportunities tab.

*Please check your JSU email daily or sign-in to check the status of your application. *

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$250 per semester Blue Bengal Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be a sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA...
Ended
$1,250.00 Rosetta T. Harris Annual Scholarship
• First preference will be given to Linwood Elementary School graduates...
Ended
$1,000.00 Jackson State University-First Time Freshman Tuition Award
First Time Freshman Academic Scholarships based upon CPC GPA and ACT/SAT...
Ended
Varies Aaron B. Carter Music Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
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$500 per semester American Deli Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$300.00 Andre Brown Scholarship
Must be a full times student. *Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA...
Ended
Varies April L. Cathey Memorial Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies Arthur Dampier Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in...
Ended
Varies Catholic Community of West Jackson Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$2,000 annually Charles E. Bishop, Sr., Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies Class of 2006 Annual Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$500 annually Dewitt Sullivan CPA Scholarship for Achievement towards Certified Public Accountancy
Applicant Must: Be a full-time junior or senior Be an Accounting...
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$500 annually Dr. Earnestine Holloway Award of Excellence
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$500 annually, $500 for travel budget Dr. Emanuel J. Abston Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$1,000 annually Dr. Robert Taylor Anderson Annual Memorial Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies Dr. Vivian Taylor Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies Follett Higher Education
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$1,000.00 FosterSoft, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Full-time student CSET major Financial need
Ended
varies Harold Hart (ELIMS Art Concepts) Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$250 per semester Higgins and Pendleton Family Endowed Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be an incoming freshman Have a minimum 2.0 GPA Unmet...
Ended
$1,000 annually Jacobs Engineering
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Alumni Midwest Region Alumni
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies JSU Class of 1995
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies JSU Columbus-Lowndes County Alumni
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
varies JSU Greater Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Greenville-Washington County
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Indianapolis (IN) Alumni Chapter Book Award/Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Jackson-Hinds Alumni Chapter Clifford E. Jennings Book Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Las Vegas Alumni Chapter Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Memphis (TN) Alumni Chapter Book Award/Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Starkville- Louisville Alumni
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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1,000 annually JSU Tupelo - Northeast MS Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies JSU Twin City Alumni Chapter Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$250 Annually Lee and Genia Moses Book Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$0.00 McKenzie and Mary Crump Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
Ended
Varies Reverend Luther E. McEwen Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$250 - $1000 per semester Rose Harper Austin Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
Varies Sadie E. Magee Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be a full-time undergraduate physical education major Be...
Ended
varies The Advanced Therapeutic Concepts Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
1,000 annually Union Pacific
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$1,000 annually Valeria V. James Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Ended
$0.00 Yates Construction Annual Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to award one or more scholarships to a...
Ended
Varies Aaron Thompson Student Success award
• Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State University; •...
$1,000 annually Addie Travis Brookins Council Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
Varies AJA Management & Technical Services, Inc. Endowed Book Award
• Be an academically outstanding undergraduate student enrolled...
$0.00 Alice Varnado Harden Endowed Scholarship
Must be enrolled as a full time undergraduate student. Demonstrate an...
$1,000 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mu Xi Omega Chapter
Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State University; • All...
Varies Alumni in Motion (A.I.M.) Endowed Book Scholarship
To be eligible for this book scholarship, applicants must meet the...
Varies Alumni Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
$1,000 Annette & Greg (Houston) Johnson Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...