Amount: $3,000
Deadline: June 30
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
This scholarship encourages Mississippi residents to pursue teaching careers in critical shortage areas within the state's public schools, offering financial support in exchange for a service commitment.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Mississippi resident
- Enrolled in an approved teacher education program in a critical shortage area (e.g., math, science, special education) at an eligible Mississippi institution
- Commit to teaching in a critical shortage area in Mississippi public schools (service obligation)
Required Materials
- Online application
- Enrollment verification in education program
- Academic transcripts
Timeline
Applications open January 1. Deadline June 30. Notifications in July/August.
Tips
Confirm your chosen teaching field is on the state's critical shortage list. Understand the service obligation thoroughly before applying.