Scholarship Information-Scholarships will be updated often.  Please check this website for new opportunities. For more information, please go by the counseling office: Room 203 - Mrs. Gearldine DeLoach   gdeloach@mailpa.com

ROTC: good source of information regarding ROTC scholarships, as self-described by each branch of the military Army: http://www.armyrotc.com Navy: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil Air Force: http://www.afrotc.com

THE WILLIAM PRESTON THOMAS OLE MISS FIRST SCHOLARSHIP AWARD was established to assist deserving men who are pursuing an education at The University of Mississippi. The recipient will be a full-time incoming freshman student enrolled at The University of Mississippi.  Complete the Entering Freshman Scholarship Application on the Ole Miss website.  DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1.

THE W.P. "BILL" THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT was established in 2004 to honor Bill Thomas and to provide assistance to deserving students at The University of Mississippi. Recipients will be full-time entering freshman students who are enrolled in The University of Mississippi and are residents of the following counties in Mississippi: Coahoma, Leflore, Quitman, Holmes, Sunflower, or Tallahatchie. The selection process is as follows: 1) The recipient will have an ACT score between 20 and 25 and a minimum high school grade point average of 2.5. 2) The recipient must submit a W.P. "Bill" Thomas Memorial Scholarship application along with a resume and two letters of recommendation (one from a high school and one from the community), and/or nominations by a Principal, Headmaster, or Counselor to the Stewardship Coordinator at The University of Mississippi.   DEADLINE APRIL 1. Form:  www.pillowacademy.com/bill+thomas+scholarship+application.pdf

Mississippi Financial Aid:  http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/default.asp MTAG:  www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/mtag.html MESG:  www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/mesg.html (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid:  www.fafsa.ed.gov ACT:   www.act.org College Search:   www.collegeview.com Free Scholarship Search:  http://www.fastweb.com Information about careers "Occupational Outlook Handbook":  www.bls.gov/oco/ Nissan Scholarship:  Apply online:  http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/default.asp Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program: Apply online:  www.mde.k12.ms.us/scholarship/scholdev.html Sumners Grant:  Students who reside in Attala, Carroll, Choctaw, Montgomery, and Webster counties in Mississippi are eligible for this grant.  This grant is available for the University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, and Holmes Community College.  Apply for this grant online at the financial aid link of the college website. Mississippi State:  www.msstate.edu University of Mississippi:  www.olemiss.edu Holmes Community College:  www.holmescc.edu Holmes Community College Dean’s Tuition Scholarship qualifications:  ACT composite score of 20.  Apply online:  www.holmescc.edu/admissions/actscholarship.html Mississippi Delta Community College Dean’s Tuition Scholarship qualifications:  ACT composite score of 18 and high school grade average B.  Apply online:  http://www.msdelta.edu/sfa/home.htm IMPORTANT WEBSITES Delta State:   www.deltast.edu Delta State Financial Aid - http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/3176.asp and http://www.deltastate.edu/pages/228.asp Millsaps:   www.millsaps.edu Millsaps Financial Aid - http://www.millsaps.edu/admiss/scholarships.shtml Mississippi College:  www.mc.edu Mississippi College Financial Aid – http://www.mc.edu/FinAid/index.html Mississippi State:  www.msstate.edu Mississippi State Scholarships - http://www.admissions.msstate.edu/scholarships/  and http://www.sfa.msstate.edu/available/undergraduate/step3.php Miss. University for Women:  www.muw.edu MUW Financial Aid - http://www.muw.edu/prospective/scholarshipsandfinancialaid.html Ole Miss:  www.olemiss.edu  and http://www.olemiss.edu/prospective/index.html Ole Miss Scholarships - http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/scholarships/  and http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/undergraduate/index.html Southern Miss:  www.usm.edu University of Southern MS Financial Aid - http://www.usm.edu/admissions/steps/step4.php and http://www.usm.edu/admissions/steps/step6.php Holmes Community College:  www.holmescc.edu. Holmes Community College Financial Aid - http://www.holmescc.edu/FinancialAid/scholarships.aspx Northwest Community College:  www.northwestms.edu Northwest Community College Financial Aid - http://www.northwestms.edu/administration/financialaid.html Mississippi Delta Community College:  www.msdelta.edu Mississippi Delta Community College Financial Aid - http://www.msdelta.edu/financialaid/aidtypes.html All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.  To register online:  www.sss.gov

LUCKY DAY SCHOLARSHIP AT OLE MISS Qualifications:  Score 20 or higher on the ACT Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application:  http://www.olemiss.edu/student_life/luckyday/index.html Deadline:  February 1, 2009

CHRISTINE & CLARENCE DAY SCHOLARSHIP IN BUSINESS AT OLE MISS Application:  www.olemissbusiness.com/student/Scholarships-Freshmen.htm Qualifications:  be a graduate of a high school within the state of Mississippi have and maintain a commitment to earn a degree from the Ole Miss School of Business Administration and to pursue a career in business have an outstanding academic record, as evidenced by classroom performance and ACT or SAT scores have a strong record of leadership in community organizations and student government or other student associations that reflects personal motivation, entrepreneurial activities, creative thinking, and the ability to lead others have a reputation for high moral values and personal integrity remain in good standing at The University of Mississippi and maintain a 3.5 grade-point average in a major within the School of Business Administration Deadline:  February 1, 2009

Information about careers "Occupational Outlook Handbook":  www.bls.gov/oco/

WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN AWARD PROGRAM Deadline: www.wendysheisman.com Over the past years, Wendy’s Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee to create the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.  The award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Eligibility for application is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school who have at least a “B” grade average and participate in at least one sport. The application is online  and must be completed by the student.  Each student applicant must have their online application reviewed and confirmed online by a school representative.  The students must complete their application early to allow time for school personnel to receive email notification of the need for review and confirm the accuracy of the data provided.

Coca-Cola Scholarship: Apply on line at www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline:  Outstanding Students of America scholarship program:  Apply online www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com  Deadline:   Students who want to participate in college sports during their first year of enrollment in college must register with the NCAA INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE.  Register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net   See Mrs. DeLoach for information.