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

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