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
$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
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
Vaires John A Smith Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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
$2,500.00 Josten J. Day Annual Scholarship Fund
• Must be a full-time student at Jackson State University • Must...
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
$1,000 JSU Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship
To be Eligible for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship (s), candidates must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Dallas (TX) Alumni Chapter Book Award/Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Detroit Alumni Chapter Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000.00 JSU First Lady's Endowed Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU First Lady's Merit Based Aid Annual Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Flint Alumni Chapter Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Greater Washington D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Endowed
• Be an academically outstanding undergraduate student from Washington,...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 to Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and $2,000 to Senior annually JSU Greater Washington DC Area Ada L. Mason Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for the book award, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Greenwood-Leflore County
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Gulf Coast Almuni Chapter Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Gulf Coast Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Hattiesburg (MS) Alumni Chapter Book Award/Scholarship
Applicant must: Be a resident of Hattiesburg, MS Be a full-time...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually JSU Holmes County Alumni Chapter Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Houston (TX) Alumni Chapter Book Award and/or Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Los Angeles (CA) Alumni Chapter Book Award/Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,500.00 JSU Los Angeles Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually JSU Meridian-Lauderdale (MS) Alumni Chapter Book Award/Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter Endowed Book Scholarship
Student must be a full-time student for the upcoming Fall...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per student JSU Milwaukee (WI) Alumni Chapter Book Award/ Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Naperville, IL Alumni
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies JSU Nashville Alumni Chapter Endowed Book Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Up to $500 annually JSU Natchez Alumni Chapter Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025