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
$500 per semester Lee E. Williams Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Leon Bland, Eric Barnes, Taurean Hearn, Jeremy Smith Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Lepolian Gentry & Lepolian Ricardo Gentry Endowed Scholarship
•Candidate must be from the state of Mississippi •Would like candidate...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Leroy V. Smith Book Award
Applicant Must: Be an undergraduate student majoring in Health and...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Lockheed Martin Corporation - Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually Lonnie M. Wraggs Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Lottie W. Thornton Elementary Education Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Up to $500 per semester Luther and Ruth Williams Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Madison County JSUNAA Alumni Chapter
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Marcus Kelly Reed Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 Margaret C. Cooper Annual Scholarship
Must be a full time student at JSU and in good academic standing. Must...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Mart Lamar Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Mary Etta Myles-Sutton & Thomas G. Sutton Book Award
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Matilda Barney, Evelyn Barney Harris and Janie Bell Barney Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Medical School Pipeline Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Melita W. Woodard Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be a full-time undergraduate student Have a minimum 3.0...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Michael A. Robinson & Brenda Harvey-Robinson Book Award
To be eligible of the scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Milton and Rose Austin Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually Milton Lewis Harper CPA Scholarship for Achievement towards Certified Public Accountancy
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Minnie B. Finley Endowed Book Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Miss JSU Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 Mississippi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Annual Scholarship
Must be a full-time student enrolled at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Mississippi Manufacturers Association Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
1,000 annually Mississippi Manufacturers Association Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000.00 Mississippi Power Heritage Scholarship
Full-time Student Primary consideration will go to a resident of...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 MJT Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$0.00 Molson Coors Beverage Company Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship student must: Be a student...
Deadline08/01/2025
$250 per semester Mose and Mable Austin Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wiley Endowed Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for the scholarship (s), candidates must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,300.00 Mr. Cortlandt Gerard Thompson Annual Memorial Scholarship
-Applicants must be (ages 18 to 35 years) -Must be resident of the...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Neel-Schaffer Engineering Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Nellie H. Wynter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Enrolled Full-Time at Jackson State University with 3.2 Cum...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies New E.R.A.S Endowed Scholarship
Matriculation as a full-time undergraduate student at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$0.00 New Orleans Metro Alumni Chapter Endowment
•Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 Cumulative. Except for Incoming...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Newcomen Society Endowed Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1500 per semester Nissan Cooperative Education Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2000 annually Northrop Grumman Computer Science Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Our C.H.E.E.R Marian Covington Annual Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,500.00 Pasqual Slaughter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 Patricia Ellis Murray Mobey Annual Scholarship
Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Patrick Allen Music Ensemble Annual Scholarship
•Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Patrick Allen Music Ensemble Endowed Scholarship
• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
$5,000 annually Paul T. B. Hemphill Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,500.00 Pegram Talented Tenth Annual Scholarship
•Must be a full-time student at Jackson State University •Must be...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000 PENN Entertainment STEM Scholarship
-Demonstrate financial or merit-based need - Are majoring in STEM...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1000 per semester Percy E. Gibson, Jr. Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Presidents Scott County Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Priscilla Trice McGee Endowed Scholarship
o Must be a JSU College of Business student o Must have an interest in...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Rascoe-Searcy-Dixon Family Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually Richard First Memorial Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025