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 Frankie L. Benton, Jr., Memorial/Clementine Harvey Benton Council Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000.00 Fredrick B. Clark Endowed Scholarship
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000.00 Fredrick D. Clark Memorial Scholarship
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Freida R. Powell Endowed Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be a full-time undergraduate student Have demonstrated...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies General Scholarship Fund
University Use Only
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies George F. and Alleane M. Currie Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Geraldine Barnes Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 Gina Carter Simmer Annual Scholarship
•Student must be enrolled full time at Jackson State University •Student...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies GM/EEOC Endowed Scholarship Program
First priority given to incoming (GM related) freshman during the fall...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Graduate Supply House Scholarship
Full-time student; GPA of 2.50; and A financial need is present...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Gwendolyn B. Chambliss Endowed Scholarship
Be enrolled in the undergraduate program in Communicative Disorders at...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Gwendolyn Spencer Prater Endowed Scholarship In Public Service
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Gwendolyn Spencer Prater Endowed Scholarship In Social Work
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$200 per semester H. T. Sampson Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Hattiesburg Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship
•Must be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually Henriene Harmon Carter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Henry Allen Paige II Book Award
Applicant must be a junior Health, Physical Education and Recreation...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies Holmes County Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$3,000.00 Houston Endowed Scholarship Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Howard Catchings Endowed Book Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies Huntsville Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies Inez Owens and Elizabeth Chapman Endowed Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Isaiah Madison Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Jack and Jill of America Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,500 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Jackson Chapter of the Links, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Jackson State University Development Foundation Unmet Need Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 Jackson- Hinds Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Partial tuition, depending on available income Jacob L. Reddix Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics, Science and Technology
Applicant Must: Be an Industrial Technology Major sophomore, junior,...
Deadline08/01/2025
$250 per semester James E. Lyons Sr. Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies James P. Sims Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$7,500.00 James Patterson Scholarship
Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Jean D. Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Jerry Kennedy Endowed Scholarship
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Jim Hill Class of 1961 Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be a graduate of Jim Hill High School Have a minimum...
Deadline08/01/2025
$3,000.00 Jimmie L. and Golda Bridges Franklin Family Scholarship
Must be an incoming freshman Jackson State University Must be a English...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually John and Eunice Grantham Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies John and Vera Mae Perkins Endowed Scholarship
Must be a Mississippi resident graduating from a Mississippi high...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually John Dolph Rhodes, Sr. & Dr. Lelia Gaston Rhodes Memorial Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies John Palmer Endowed Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Johnnie Woodfork Helping Hands Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Joseph E. Gordon Memorial Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Joseph H. Jackson Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually JSU Brookhaven Alumni Chapter Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$3,000.00 JSU Byram-Terry Alumni Chapter Annual Scholarship
Must be a full-time student at Jackson State University Must...
Deadline08/01/2025
varies JSU Chicago Alumni Chapter Endowed Book Scholarship.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Chicago Chapter Book Award/Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Cincinnati, OH Alumni Chapter- Lavatus V. Powell - Rose P. Kearney Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Clarke County Alumni Chapter
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025