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
Varies Class of 1961 Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Up to $400 Class of 1962 Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Class of 1963 "The Diamond Dazzles" Endowed Scholarship
Have at least a freshman or returning student status. Have significant...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Class of 1966 Education Endowed Scholarship.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 Class of 1969 Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship
O Must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$0.00 Class of 1972 Golden Class Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies Clifton & Shirley Coleman Family Endowment
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Color Street Art & Design Annual Educational Scholarship
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: • Must be a junior or senior enrolled full-time...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Computer Science Annual Scholarship
Be enrolled as a Computer Science major Be in good academic standing...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,500.00 Computer Science Endowed Scholarship
- Be enrolled as a Computer Science major -Demonstrate academic...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500.00 Cornelius Davis Jr. Annual Scholarship
•Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State University; •Must...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Corporate Drum Major Team Endowed Scholarship
Must Be a Business Major Must Have a Minimum GPA of 2.8 Must Have an ACT...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Creekmore Family Council Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Daniel and Rosie Pridgen Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000.00 Darryl T. and Laverne Pilate Business Leadership Award
Incoming Freshmen Major in Business administration, management, finance...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 David A. & Muriel B. Jones Endowed Scholarship
•Must be a student currently enrolled at JSU •Must be a US citizen or...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies David L. Smylie, Sr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be an academically outstanding undergraduate student...
Deadline08/01/2025
$3,000.00 Dean's College of Science, Engineering & Technology Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Delta Pi 50th Reunion Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be a full-time student sophomore, junior or senior and...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Delta Pi Chapter (Fall 1997), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC. Alumnae Book Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Delta Sigma Theta Delta Pi Spring 1980
Must be a full-time undergraduate student at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. State Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500.00 Demetrice Wraggs Annual Scholarship
Must be a full time student at JSU Must demonstrate financial...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Dessie Newton Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Detroit Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,500.00 Diageo North America Annual Scholarship
Must be a full time student; Program must be engineering, chemistry,...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies Diageo North America, Inc. Endowed
- Enrolled as a full-time student in an academic program of the...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Dorothy S. Thompson Realty, Inc. Endowed Book Award
To be eligible for the scholarship (s), candidates must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Dr. Abdul R. Mohammed
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Martin, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,500.00 Dr. Brenda Kaye Miller Thompson Annual Scholarship
-Applicants must be (ages 18 to 35 years) -Must be resident of the...
Deadline08/01/2025
$5,000.00 Dr. Corinne Williams Anderson Education Scholarship
• Must be a graduate student enrolled in Jackson State University; •...
Deadline08/01/2025
$0.00 Dr. David Marion and NPHC of Metro Jackson Endowed Scholarship
1.Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$400 a semester Dr. Dennis Holloway, Jr. Memorial Book Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$5,000.00 Dr. Doris Gary and son, Richard Gary Partial Tuition Scholarship
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION: • Must be a full-time student enrolled in...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,500 Dr. Doris Gary and son, Richard Gary Partial Tuition Scholarship
•Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State University; •Must...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies Dr. Dorothy Lee Hawkins Brooks Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Dr. Frazier & Mrs. Miki Wilson
To be eligible for the scholarship, Candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000.00 Dr. Gloria Worthy Lindsey Annual Scholarship
•Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State University;...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,500 Dr. Jacquelyn C. Franklin Annual Scholarship
Must be a full-time student at Jackson State University Must maintain...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Dr. Jacquelyn C. Franklin Endowed Scholarship
Must be a full-time student at Jackson State University Must maintain...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Dr. Jimmie James Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Deadline08/01/2025
$1000 annually Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr. Distinguished Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Dr. Lewis Liddell Sr. Endowed Band Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,500.00 Dr. Linda Bryant Angotti Endowed
•must be deserving student with a 3.0 GPA or higher •must be a graduate...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000.00 Dr. Loretta A. Moore Endowed Scholarship
An academically outstanding undergraduate student enrolled full-time in...
Deadline08/01/2025
Cost of the Praxis I and Praxis II and other standardized tests Dr. Lou H. Devine Sanders Endowment fund
To be eligible for the scholarship (s), applicants must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies Dr. Malcolm and Emma Black Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Dr. Margaret A. Wodetzki Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025