Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)

Grant · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL)

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG). Up to $2,500. Open Now. Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL). Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL)
Official link: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/mesg/ (msfinancialaid.org)
Amount: Up to $2,500. Up to $2,500 per academic year (Fall/Spring), not to exceed tuition and required fees (msfinancialaid.org MESG).
Status: Open Now. Deadline on file: Multiple dates — first October 1 each year. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: MAAPP October 1–September 15. Official page lists supporting documents due October 15; year not printed. Check the official page.
Who can apply: Students in Mississippi
Last checked: October 9, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-09

Apply: Apply here

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States on file: Mississippi

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Source: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

Current cycle: confirmed · the date on file is still open

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Eligibility on file

MESG awards up to $2,500/year to high-achieving Mississippi residents. Entering freshmen need HS GPA 3.5 and ACT 29 (or SAT 1350) or National Merit Finalist/Semi-Finalist. Apply MAAPP Oct 1–Sept 15; supporting docs Oct 15. Official: msfinancialaid.org/mesg.

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Who can apply

Students in Mississippi

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)?

Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL). Official page: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/mesg/

What is the amount for Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)?

Up to $2,500. Up to $2,500 per academic year (Fall/Spring), not to exceed tuition and required fees (msfinancialaid.org MESG). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)?

What is the status of Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: Multiple dates — first October 1 each year. Confirm on the official page.

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