Mississippi Scholarships and State Grants

Mississippi students apply for state aid like MTAG through one form, the Mississippi Aid Application, and the window runs most of the year. See MTAG basics here with the Mississippi scholarships in our catalog, then use Next Scholar to find more awards and keep every application on schedule.

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Mississippi state aid from the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid runs the state programs below. Each line comes from the agency’s own page, checked October 24, 2026. Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)

  • Up to $500 per academic year for freshmen and sophomores, and up to $1,000 per academic year for juniors and seniors.
  • Be a legal Mississippi resident for one year before applying and be eligible for less than the maximum federal Pell Grant (from the FAFSA).
  • Application dates: October 1 – September 15, on the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP), every academic year.

Official Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) page · Checked October 24, 2026

Mississippi scholarships on file

8 public listings · page 1 of 1. Open now comes first, then the rest by name. Each card links to the award page and its official source.

Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP)

Scholarship · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL) · Full tuition and required fees at a Mississippi public institution for up to four years /…

Deadline on file: MAAPP October 1–March 31. Official page lists supporting documents (including FAFSA) due April 30; year not printed. Check the official page.

Official source

MAHRO Education Scholarship

Scholarship · Mississippi Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials · Dollar amount is not printed on the 2026 MAHRO Education Scholarship PDF (soft nit).…

Deadline on file: All applications must be received no later than May 1, 2026

Official source

Mississippi Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit Scholarship

Scholarship · Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning / Office of Student Financial Aid · Supports eligible Mississippi high school students in dual enrollment/dual credit…

Deadline not on file — confirm the official page.

Official source

Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)

Grant · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL) · Up to $2,500 per academic year (Fall/Spring), not to exceed tuition and required fees…

Deadline on file: MAAPP October 1–September 15. Official page lists supporting documents due October 15; year not printed. Check the official page.

Official source

Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Scholarship (LAW)

Scholarship · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL) · Annual award covers tuition (including required fees) and average cost of campus housing…

Deadline on file: MAAPP October 1–September 15 (msfinancialaid.org LAW Important Dates; checked 2026-09-07)

Official source

Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship · Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation (MTAF) · $2,000.00

Deadline on file: Applications must be submitted to the MTA office or postmarked by Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Official source

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)

Grant · Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (IHL) · $500.00–$1,000.00

Deadline on file: MAAPP October 1–September 15. Official page lists supporting documents due October 15; year not printed. Check the official page.

Official source

Rotary Club of Jackson Mentor Scholarship

Scholarship · Rotary Club of Jackson Mentor Scholarship Program · A maximum $16,000 total grant, payable at up to $4,000 per year for four years, sent to…

Deadline on file: Monday, March 30, 2026

Official source

Nearby states: Louisiana scholarships · Arkansas scholarships · Tennessee scholarships · Alabama scholarships

Local scholarships · By state · First-generation scholarships · Military-connected scholarships · Scholarships for students with disabilities · STEM scholarships · High school seniors · TEACH Grant

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Questions

What state aid does Mississippi offer for college?

The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid runs Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG). Up to $500 per academic year for freshmen and sophomores, and up to $1,000 per academic year for juniors and seniors. Be a legal Mississippi resident for one year before applying and be eligible for less than the maximum federal Pell Grant (from the FAFSA). Application dates: October 1 – September 15, on the Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP), every academic year.

Where do I confirm the rules for Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)?

On the official Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid page: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/programs/mtag-mississippi-tuition-assistance-grant/. Rules and dates change each year, so read that page before you apply.

Public pages show catalog facts only — name, sponsor, listed amount, deadline on file, and the official URL. No student names, essays, or packets.