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Mississippi residents with one year of state residency who earned a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and an ACT score of 29 or higher, or National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist status, may apply for the Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant to attend an approved Mississippi college or university full time.
Awards of up to $2,500 per academic year cover tuition and required fees and may be renewed for up to eight semesters.
Apply through the Mississippi Aid Application Portal from October 1 through September 15, with supporting documents due October 15.
Created by the Mississippi Legislature, MESG supports high-achieving students pursuing a first certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree at approved in-state institutions.
The Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grants awards Up to $2,500.
The deadline is September 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: United States; Mississippi; Full-time; Certificate. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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