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 Tarita Benson Davis Endowed Book Scholarship
• Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student. First preference...
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Varies Terry L. Woodard Board Scholarship
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA Must volunteer 24 hours in the Division of...
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varies Terry L. Woodard Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$1,000 Terry L. Woodard Memorial Annual Scholarship
Be an academically outstanding undergraduate student enrolled...
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$3,000.00 The Antwon and Constance Woods Family Annual Scholarship
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION (WOODS SCHOLARSHIP) • Must be a full-time...
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$1,500 The Christine Bynum Smith Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the schcolarship candidates must meet them following...
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$500 per semester The Doris P. Smith and Maurice A. Smith Endowed Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies The Holtmann Crossman Endowed Scholarship
•Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours •Must be in the...
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$2,000.00 The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Annual Scholarship Fund
• The student/applicant must be a full-time student (incoming or...
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Varies The James F. Hoskin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
• Must be enrolled full-time at Jackson State University • Must maintain...
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Varies The McCarty Farms Endowed Scholarship
Applicant must be an undergraduate student and preference will be to a...
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Varies The Mercidees and Victor McTeer Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies The Meredith Erin Miller Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$2,900.00 The Molpus Woodlands Group Annual Scholarship
(1) First priority given to women and/or minority; (2) minimum 3.0 GPA:...
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Varies The Ross Collins Clay Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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varies The Science & Engineering Alliance (SEA) Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies The Wilkinson Family Endowed Scholarship
• Must be a full-time student enrolled at Jackson State University •...
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Varies Theresa Garrett Almore Music Endowed Scholarship
Applicant Must: Be a full-time music major Be a sophomore, junior or...
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Varies Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$1,000 Timothy R. Brown Endowed Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship candidates must meet the following...
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Varies Tommy Ramey Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$2,500.00 Tyree Irving Endowed Book Award
• Must be an African American • Have at least a 3.0 GPA • Has completed...
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$1,100.00 U.S. Marshal Josie Wells Memorial Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this award, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies United Negro College Fund
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Varies Valeria V. James Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Must be a full time student at Jackson State University Must major in...
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$500 annually Vera Mae Chambers Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$0.00 Vivianne Vieux-Washington Annual Scholarship Fund
•Must be a student from Haiti •Must be a full-time student at Jackson...
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varies W. C. and Vivian Gorden Scholarship
•Must be a full-time student enrolled in Jackson State University •Must...
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Varies W. Cortez Castilla Music Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies Wash Family Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
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$2,000.00 Western Union Annual Scholarship Agreement.
Must be a junior or senior African American student enrolled...
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Varies William and Maxine Harkless Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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Varies Willie and LaToyer Houston III Endowed Scholarship Fund
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1,000 Winster and Lela Pitchford Annual Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$2,000.00 Winston R. Pittman, Sr. and Alma Dent Pittman Endowed Scholarship
Be a full-time undergraduate student at JSU majoring in...
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Varies Women's Council for Philanthropy Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
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Varies Worth Thomas Endowed Book Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$2,000.00 Yates Construction Endowed Scholarship
To eligible for the scholarship (s), candidates must meet the following...
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Varies Yolanda R. Owens Endowed Scholarship
Must be enrolled full-time and classified as a junior or senior, Must...
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Varies Yvette Devine Annual Scholarship
Student must have a 2.5 GPA Be in good academic standing with the...
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$250 JSU Staff Senate Annual Scholarship
Criteria for selection: Be a full-time staff, benefit eligible member...
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Varies Priscilla Trice McGee Endowed Scholarship
o Must be a JSU College of Business student o Must have an interest in...
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$1,300.00 Clarksdale-Coahoma County Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship(s), candidates must meet the...
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$1,115.00 Cleo Denise Harris Memorial Endowed Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY (Please Enter Your Criteria) To be eligible for...
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Varies Corporate Drum Major Team Endowed Scholarship
Must Be a Business Major Must Have a Minimum GPA of 2.8 Must Have an ACT...
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$1,000 Dallas-Ft. Worth Alumni Chapter
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY (Please Enter Your Criteria) To be eligible for...
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Varies Delta Pi/ Upsilon Epsilon Spr. 1985 Lisa Franks Endowed Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for the scholarship(s),...
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Varies Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Martin, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following...
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$1,500.00 Dr. Brenda Kaye Miller Thompson Annual Scholarship
-Applicants must be (ages 18 to 35 years) -Must be resident of the...
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$1,500 Dr. Jacquelyn C. Franklin Annual Scholarship
Must be a full-time student at Jackson State University Must maintain...
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