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 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
Varies New Horizon Church International Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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 Origin Bank Endowed Scholarship
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Business...
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
$1,000.00 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
$500 annually Richard Richardson, Sr. and Henry Minion Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be a full-time education major Have a minimum 3.0...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 annually Robbie Haynes Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Robert Branson Trust
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Robert E. & Earlexia M. Norwood Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Robert L. & Magnoria Meekins Smothers Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$250 - $500 per semester Robinson-McGee Book Fund
Applicant Must: Be a full-time undergraduate student Have a minimum 2.5...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 annually Rosa C. Robinson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000.00 Roscella L. Plowden Annual Residential Scholarship
•Must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time at Jackson State...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Rosetta T. Harris Annual Scholarship
• First preference will be given to Linwood Elementary School graduates...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies SAB History Endowed Scholarship
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000 annually; $250 books Sarah R. Norville New York Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$1,000 Scott Family Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship candidates must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Sekou Smith Journalism Endowed Scholarship
• Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State University •...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Severn Trent Services Department of Civil Engineering Scholarship
Applicant must be a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior with a GPA...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Sharla D. Payton Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria Be a full-time student majoring in...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Sherman E. Jackson, Jr.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
up to $1,000 Shirley and Joyce Harris Athletic and Academic Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
Varies Sir Speedy Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$2,000 annually Soo and Kay Roh Chemistry Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
Deadline08/01/2025
$500 per semester Southern AgCredit Annual Scholarship
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0-point scale. (1 U.S. citizen or...
Deadline08/01/2025