Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant

Mississippi Office of State Financial Aid

$2,500Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified September 28, 2026

Who can apply: Residents of MS; 3.5 GPA or higher.

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Mississippi students who graduated high school with a 3.5+ GPA and a 29+ ACT composite can get up to $2,500 a year toward tuition and fees, as long as they enroll full-time at an eligible in-state institution.

What you'll need to apply

  • SAT or ACT scores: ACT 29, SAT 1330, or National Merit status
  • Minimum GPA 3.5
  • Mississippi aid application (MAAPP)
  • Proof of Mississippi residency

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Eligibility

  • • Residents of: MS
  • • Minimum GPA: 3.5

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