For Undergraduate Students seeking a Bachelor's degree in Education:

William Winter Teacher Scholar Loan (WWTS)

Available to full-time junior and senior students who are enrolled in a program of study leading to a Class "A" teacher educator license at a four-year Mississippi college or university. The applicant must be a resident of Mississippi, and agree to employment immediately upon degree completion as a full-time classroom teacher in any public school in the State of Mississippi.

Award Amount and Length of Eligibility: Junior and Senior participants are eligible to receive up to $4,000 per year. Eligible participants may continue to receive funds for the four (4) semesters.

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Critical Needs Teacher Loan/Scholarship Program (CNTP)

Available to full-time junior and senior students who are enrolled in a program of study leading to a Class"A" teacher educator license at a four-year Mississippi college or university. The applicant must be a resident of Mississippi and agree to employment immediately upon degree completion as a full time classroom teacher in either:

  • A Mississippi public school located in a critical teacher shortage area.
  • Or in a subject shortage area.

Award Amount and Length of Eligibility: Tuition and required fees plus average cost of room and meals plus an allowance for books. Funds are not provided for out-of-state tuition and for summer school costs .

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University of Mississippi School of Education Scholarships


For Graduate Students seeking a Master's degree in Education

Graduate Teacher Loan/Scholarship (GTS)

Available to a graduate student who is currently under contract as a full-time classroom or specific subject area teacher in an accredited public school (K-12) in Mississippi, and Is fully admitted (not provisionally or conditionally) into Counseling or School Administation as a regular student in a graduate school of education at an approved Mississippi college or university.

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Counseling and School Administration Loan/Scholarship

Available to a graduate student who is currently under contract as a full-time classroom or specific subject area teacher in an accredited public school (K-12) in Mississippi and is fully admitted (not provisionally or conditionally) into Counseling or School Administation as a regular student in a graduate school of education at an approved Mississippi college or university.

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