2+2 SCHOLARSHIPS
DeSoto Center transfer scholarships
NWCC transfer students from DeSoto County
Reeves-Williams Scholarship
NWCC transfer student from DeSoto County majoring in Business or Accountancy
Maddox Foundation Scholarship
NWCC transfer student from Desoto County
Transfer Scholarships
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Half tuition scholarships for transfer students in the following majors:
- MIS
- Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Higher Education
- Leadership Scholarships
- Paralegal Studies
Southwest TN Community College
Half tuition scholarships for transfer students in the following majors:
- Education
- MIS
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Social Work
- Higher Education
Mid-South Community College
Half tuition scholarships for transfer students in the following majors:
- Education
- MIS
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Social Work
- Higher Education
SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS
Masters of Education
Half tuition scholarships for Masters of Education students who currently teach in the
following school districts:
- Byhalia Schools
- DeSoto County Schools
- Magnolia Heights
- Marshall Academy
- Marshall County Schools
- S.B.E.C.
- Tunica Institute of Learning
Click here for printable PDF of scholarship application.
Scholarship Information:
This scholarship information website explains how college
funding works, the types of scholarships available, how to
find them and how to apply for them.
Click here for a recent article on scholarships at UM Southaven
Counseling and School Administration Loan/Scholarship Program for Graduate Study (CSA)- Selected CSA participants will be eligible to receive reimbursement of $125 per graduate credit hour, not to exceed twelve (12) credit hours, of successfully completed course work leading to a master's degree in counseling or school administration. CSA reimbursement is available during the summer only. Applicants must have verification of admission into an approved program of study that leads to a first Master's degree in Counseling or School Administration, must be a Mississippi resident for one year prior to the start of the applicable enrollment period, must be attending an eligible Mississippi institution, and must be a full-time teacher in an accredited public school (K-12) in the state of Mississippi. Applications and all supporting documents must be signed and on file by March 31. Contact The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid at www.ihl.state.ms.us for further information.
Critical Needs Teacher Loan Scholarship (CNTP)-
Provides funding for students seeking "A" level teacher licensure in a
standard program. Applicants must have a minimum college GPA of 2.5, must
be fully admitted to an eligible Mississippi institution at the time of
application, must be pursuing a program of study leading to a Class "A"
teacher educator license, must have verification of the degree program,
and must have a complete application and all supporting documents signed
and on file by March 31. The loan to service obligation can be discharged
on the basis of one year's service in a Mississippi public school district
located in a critical teacher shortage area for each year the loan is
received. The award covers in-state tuition and required fees plus $500
allowance for books, not to exceed one annual award per college level
classification. Contact The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid
at www.ihl.state.ms.us for further information.
Entergy Mississippi's Excellence in Education Scholarships-
This scholarship of up to $3,000 will be awarded to a full-time junior
or senior enrolled in Secondary Science or Mathematics Education. The
recipient must have and maintain at least 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale
and have not received another scholarship or other financial aid that
would duplicate this scholarship.
Graduate Teacher Summer Loan/Scholarship Program for
Summer Graduate Study (CTS) - Designed as an incentive
to encourage current licensed classroom teachers in Mississippi public
schools to pursue a master's degree in their field. Selected CTS participants
will be eligible to receive reimbursement of $125 per graduate credit
hour, not to exceed twelve (12) credit hours, of successfully completed
course work leading to a first master's degree in education. Applicants
must have verification of admission in to an approved program of study
that leads to a first Master's degree and Class "AA" teacher educator
license, must be a Mississippi resident for one year prior to the start
of the applicable enrollment period, must be attending an eligible Mississippi
institution, and must be a full-time teacher in an accredited public school
(K-12) in the state of Mississippi. Applications and all supporting documents
must be signed and on file by March 31. Contact The Mississippi Office
of Student Financial Aid at www.ihl.state.ms.us for further information.
Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)-
Designed for students who have a minimum college GPA of 2.5, who have
been a Mississippi resident for two years prior to the start of the applicable
enrollment period and who have graduated from high school within the two
years preceding the application. Applicants must be attending an eligible
Mississippi institution, must have a minimum ACT score of 20, must document
an average gross income of $36,000 or less over the prior two years, and
must have the results of a processed Student Aid Report (SAR). The application
and all supporting documents must be on file by March 31. The award cannot
exceed tuition and required fees at a public institution. Contact The
Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid at www.ihl.state.ms.us for
further information.
LuckyDay Secondary Education Transfer Scholarship
-Transfer students from a Mississippi community college
who have at least 60 community college hours and
who will major in secondary education may apply for
the LuckyDay Secondary Education Transfer Scholarship.
Students who meet the criteria will receive $3,800
per year for junior and senior year for a total of
$7,600. Click here to view the downloadable application.
Maddox Foundation/DeSoto Center 2+2 Scholarship
in honor of Dr. Robert and Shirley Seymour- One
scholarship will be awarded for each year in the amount
of $3,700. Student must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA,
be a DeSoto County resident, be a Northwest Mississippi
Community College transfer student, be enrolled for
at least 12 credit hours, demonstrate financial need,
and participate in community service to qualify. Deadline
is June 1. Click
here for a printable application.
Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)-
Provided for full-time students who are residents
of the state of Mississippi. Applicants must have
a minimum college GPA of 2.5, must be a Mississippi
resident for one year prior to enrollment, must be
accepted for full-time enrollment at one of the eligible
Mississippi institutions, must be receiving less than
the full Federal Pell Grant, and must have a complete
application and a processed Student Aid Report (SAR)
or as signed Certification Statement and all supporting
documents signed and on file with the Mississippi
Office of Student Financial Aid by September 15 of
each year. The award is up to $500 per year for freshmen
and sophomores and up to $1,000 per year for juniors
and seniors. Contact The Mississippi Office of Student
Financial Aid at www.ihl.state.ms.us for further information.
Nursing
Education Loan Scholarship (NELS) -
A state-funded loan/scholarship for Mississippi residents who have been
officially admitted into an accredited school of nursing in Mississippi
and are classified as a junior or a senior. RN to BSN students must
possess a current and valid Mississippi license as a registered nurse.
The deadline for scholarship applications is March 31, even if the student
has not yet received official notification of admission from a Mississippi
School of Nursing. The RN pursuing a BSN degree as a part-time student
is eligible to receive prorated funding. Contact The Mississippi Office
of Student Financial Aid at www.ihl.state.ms.us for further information.
Off-Campus Graduate Minority Fellowship - Students who are
members of under-represented ethnic groups and who have been
accepted for admission to a graduate program in conditional
or full standing status are eligible for this fellowship
which covers a portion of their tuition. The policies
regarding the length of time a student may receive this
award is developed by the Division of University Outreach
and Continuing Education. Click here for a more information.
Click here for a more information.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
-These scholarships are awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members who have completed
a minimum of 60 hours of community college work by the end of spring semester
with a minimum of 3.5 GPA. UM-DeSoto students are awarded this scholarship
by the Office of Financial Aid.
Robert D. Oesterling Academic Excellence Nonresident Tuition Award –
The University of Mississippi-DeSoto awards a number of Robert D. Oesterling Academic Excellence Nonresident Tuition Awards each year to entering graduate and undergraduate
students who do not meet the requirements for Mississippi residency. This scholarship is applied toward out-of-state tuition. The recipient of an Oesterling Nonresident
Tuition Award is selected on the basis of his or her academic record (3.2 GPA for graduate level and 3.0 GPA for undergraduate). Continuing awards are contingent on
satisfactory academic performance. Students receiving the Off-Campus Graduate Minority Fellowship for Out-of-State Students are not eligible for consideration.
Click here for a printable application.
William
Winter Teacher Scholar Loan (WWTS)- Provides
funding for full-time students seeking "A" level teacher
licensure in a standard degree program. Applicants
must have a minimum college GPA of 2.5, must be fully
admitted to an eligible Mississippi institution at
the time of application, must be pursuing a program
of study leading to a Class "A" teacher educator license,
must have verification of the degree program, and
must have a complete application and all supporting
documents signed and on file by March 31. The loan
to service obligation can be discharged on the basis
of one year's service in a Mississippi public school
district for each year the loan is received. The award
pays up to $1,000 per year for freshmen and sophomores
and up to $3,000 per year for juniors and seniors,
not to exceed four years of $8,000. Contact The Mississippi
Office of Student Financial Aid at www.ihl.state.ms.us
for further information.
Find more financial aid options
through the UM
Financial Aid Office.
Contact the UM-DeSoto office for scholarship
applications and additional information:
5197 W.E. Ross Parkway
Southaven, MS 38671
662-342-4765
email: southaven@olemiss.edu
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