Scholarships and College Prep Information

  • Claiborne County School District is proud to provide scholarship and college preparatory information to our students and parents. The scholarships are grouped into categories that may be helpful in your search. These lists are not conclusive but provide a starting point for your scholarship search.

    We hope this information is beneficial to you. If you need additional information please contact your high school counselor, Natisha Moore at nmoore@claiborne.k12.ms.us or the CCSD Office of Student Support Services at 601-437-4232. 

     

    Mississippi Aid 

    The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (MOSFA) offers scholarships and grants based on merit and financial need to full-time (15 credit hours per semester) students attending eligible Mississippi colleges and universities. The application is available at https://www.msfinancialaid.org/ or you can link to the Mississippi application after completing the FAFSA and most of your info will be prefilled. 

    Applications open October 1 and should be completed by March 31 (the HELP grant deadline). For official information, eligibility requirements, and deadlines, please refer to the Mississippi Aid Application website: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/

     

     

  • Athletic Information

    NCAA Student

    NCAA's Eligibility Center for student-athletes

    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)


    naia.org

    For more information on athletic scholarships contact the college’s athletic website.


    Scholarship Resources

    Mississippi Scholarships 


    Port Gibson High School Class of 1992
    Award: $500
    Deadline: March 1, 2021
    Recipients: Seniors
    Details: The Class of 1992 is offering a scholarship in the amount of $500 to support a graduating senior from Port Gibson High School.
    Application Packet 


     The Citizens Bank
    Award: $1000 
    Deadline: June
    Recipients: For juniors and seniors
    Details: Students bring report cards at the end of the first week of June to any of the bank's locations:  For every “A,” students are entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship.
    https://www.thecitizensbankphila.com/branches/


    Christian Leaders of the Future 
    Award: $1000 (2)
    Deadline: November 13, 2020
    Recipients: Mississippi high school senior
    Details: Students must complete an application and submit a letter of recommendation.
    Christian Leaders of the Future Application


    Dixie Belle Paint "Creativity Leads to Success" Scholarship
    Award: $1250 or $3500
    Deadline: July 31, 2020
    Recipients: For students enrolled in high school, college, or graduate school
    Details: Application and Essay Required
    https://www.myscholarship.app/dixiebellepaintscholarship


    Elks Most Valuable Student
    Award: varies
    Deadline: November 5, 2019
    Recipients: Seniors (Must be US Citizen)
    Details: Strong academics, leadership, financial need
    elks.org/enf/scholars


    Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi
    Deadline: March 1
    Various scholarships for students of the Episcopal or Greek Orthodox faith
    dioms.org/Scholarships


    Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship
    Award: varies
    Deadline: October 25
    Recipients: seniors who have demonstrated perseverance in adversity
    Details: Financial need/academics
    scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships


    Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarships
    Award: varies
    Deadline: April 15
    Recipients: seniors who have demonstrated perseverance in adversity and wish to pursue a career or technical education
    Details: Financial need/academics
    https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/


    Create Foundation Scholarships
    Award: Scholarships amounts vary
    Deadline: Varies
    Recipients: High School and Current College/University Students
    Details: Scholarship applications vary by county
    http://createfoundation.com/scholarships/


    Key Thinkers Scholarship
    Award: $2500
    Deadline: Multiple (one per academic term)
    Recipients: High School or College Student
    Details: Students must be a US citizen or permanent resident, 18 years or older, enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the US; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
    moneykey.com/scholarship


    Nissan Scholarship
    Award: full tuition, fees, and book allowance
    Deadline: March 1
    Recipients: Seniors
    Details: 2.5 GPA, 20 ACT, demonstrate leadership abilities through extracurricular activities, financial need, essay 
    https://www.msfinancialaid.org/nissan/


    Mississippi Association of Conservation Districts
    Award: varies
    Deadline: October 1, 2019
    Recipients: Current MS college or university students
    Details: Application, Resume, and Letters of recommendation required
    https://www.macdweb.org/endowment/endowment-fund-scholarship-criteria-application/


    Mississippi Concrete Association
    Award: varies
    Deadline: May 31, 2019
    Recipients: MS high school students between the ages of 16-18
    Details: Application and Essay Required
    MS Concrete Association Application


    Mississippi Trucking Association
    Award: $2,000
    Deadline: June 23, 2020
    Recipients: entering college freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in MS
    Details: Application and Essay Required
    MS Trucking Association Scholarship Application


    Prudential Spirit of Community
    Award: varies
    Deadline: November 5, 2019
    Recipients: grades 5-12
    Details: exemplary community service
    spirit.prudential.com


    SACAC Horizon Award
    Deadline: January 15, 2020
    Recipients: High School Seniors
    Details: This scholarship is awarded based on financial need, academic achievement and community service.  Awards are in the amount of $1,000 and are not renewable.
    http://www.sacac.org/knowledge-center/for-students-and-parents/horizon-award/


    Swim with Mike
    Deadline: May 1
    Recipients: Seniors
    Details: Students who have participated in organized competitive athletics and have sustained a life changing accident or illness (e.g. paralysis, blindness, cancer, amputation, head injuries).
    swimwithmike.org


    Young Farmers Scholarship Foundation
    Award: $3000
    Deadline: June 1
    Recipients: 2 reserved for incoming freshmen
    Details: Must attend a Mississippi college or university; show need for financial assistance, academic ability, and leadership qualities; Must be pursuing an agriculture related major
    https://msfb.org/scholarships/


    United States Senate Youth Program
    Award: $10,000
    Deadline: October 11, 2019
    Recipients: High school junior or senior
    Details: To apply, students must complete an application package. 2019 Application can be found at the link below. 
    https://mdek12.org/OTL/OTC/USSYP


    National Rice Month Scholarship
    Award: Varies
    Deadline: October 31, 2019
    Recipients: High school seniors from rice growing state (MS included)
    Details: Create an original video about US rice and the importance of rice to your state
    www.thinkrice.com