Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)

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Award
Up to $2,500 per academic year, not to exceed tuition and required fees; up to 8 semesters.
Timeline
  1. Oct 1Application dates: to September 15
  2. Oct 15Supporting documents due (displayed without a year)
How to apply
Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP), completed each year, plus residency documents
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
Who can apply
Legal resident of Mississippi for one year before high school completion; high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale; ACT 29 (SAT 1330) or National Merit Finalist or Semifinalist (ACT superscores accepted); enroll full time at an approved Mississippi institution.
Good to know
Only usable at approved Mississippi colleges. A student cannot receive more than one state undergraduate grant in the same term.
Details
Score minimum