2015-2016 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Abbott &
Fenner
Scholarship
Program
AEA
Educational
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
Alliene
Gibens “Be a
Hero”
Scholarship
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will award up to $1,000 to a winner for
their scholarship program. Students will need to submit an essay (500-1000
words) on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of their website:
www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. This scholarship is open to
Seniors and Juniors. Full details are available on their website.
The AEA Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million to
students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance
industry. Numerous scholarships are available and range from $1,000 to more
than $40,000. For full details and deadlines, please visit
http://www.aea.net/educationalfoundation/scholarships.asp.
Deadline is
June 10,
2016
The Alliene Gibens “Be a Hero” Scholarship will be given to a graduating
senior of Tupelo High School. Applications may be picked up in the counseling
office or downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466
Deadline is
April 15,
2016
Deadline is
April 1,
2016
Turn
applications
in to Ms.
Schaefer
American
College of
Health Care
Administrators
(ACHCA)
“Aspiring
Animation
Professional”
Scholarship
Program
“Aspiring
Fashion
Professional”
Scholarship
Program
Aspiring
Nurse
Scholarship
The Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Health Care
Administrators will award 2 scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 for any
student who would like to obtain a higher level of education at an institution of
higher learning. The scholarship carries a stipend of five hundred dollars
($500.00) per semester not to exceed 2 semesters. To download an application,
please visit http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466. Applications are also
available in the counseling office. Completed applications are due to Ms.
Schaefer by March 30, 2016.
Deadline is
March 30,
2016
AnimationCareerReview.com is offering high school seniors the opportunity to
win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to students that are interested in
pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or
college. Please visit, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility
information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the
right side of the page.
“Aspiring Fashion Professional” Scholarship Program offers a $1,000
scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a
fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Please visit,
http://www.fashion-schools.org/ for more information. The scholarship is
located at the bottom of the page.
Deadline is
June 1,
2016
Nursing Schools Almanac has just launched its second annual Aspiring Nurse
Scholarship. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who
best demonstrates:
+ A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and
+ mathematics A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field
+ of healthcare
This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college
Deadline is
June 30,
2016
Turn
applications
in to Ms.
Schaefer
Deadline is
June 1,
2016
education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. For more
information and to apply, visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com.
Athnet
Sports
Recruiting
Scholarship
Betty Lou
and George
Rutledge
(Future
Educators of
America)
Bill & Dot
Rieves’
Mentor
Scholarship
Athnet Sports Recruiting is offering a $1,000 scholarship to future college
students who played sports at the high school level. Current high school seniors
are eligible to apply if they will be attending college next school year. For
information about how to apply, please visit
http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Tupelo High School Senior who is also
a member of Future Educators of America (FEA). Applicants must have a
minimum 3.0 GPA and complete an essay, “Teaching is a Mission in Itself.”
Recipients must attend a public university in Mississippi with a major in
Education. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded
from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
A $700 scholarship will be given to a THS graduating senior in honor of Bill
and Dot Rieves by their children (Cynthia Rieves Colburn, Rob Rieves and
Regina Rieves McIntosh). Collectively Mr. and Mrs. Rieves spent 68 years in
public education in Mississippi, 59 of those years were with Tupelo Public
Schools as teachers and administrator. Thousands of Tupelo students have been
mentored by the Rieves. . Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or
downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Deadline is
April 1,
2016
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Buick
Achievers
Scholarship
Program
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program wants to recognize those who put
forth the effort and find success both in and out of the classroom, yet are unable
to attend college without financial assistance. For more information and to
apply, please visit www.buickachievers.com.
Deadline is
February
29, 2016
Chris Wall
Memorial
Sportsmanship
Award
This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Tupelo High School
senior athlete with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection will be based primarily on
sportsmanship which automatically includes attitude and character. Recipient
may attend any accredited college, university, or trade school. Applications may
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Tupelo High School Senior who is ranked in
the upper one-half of the graduating class. Applicants must complete an essay on “Why
is a College Education Important to Me?” and submit one recommendation letter from
a teacher. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
Clay
Waycaster
Scholarship
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Do
Something
Scholarship
Looking for money to pay for school? Apply for a Do Something Scholarship!
Most scholarship programs focus on the best students, or the all-star athletes,
Do Something Scholarships recognize and reward the teens who are social
action leaders in their community. Visit www.dosomething.org/scholarships to
find information and deadlines for scholarships.
Deadlines
Vary
Gale Stauffer
Memorial
Scholarship
The Gale Stauffer Memorial Scholarship Fund is intended to preserve the
memory of Gale Stauffer, a Tupelo Police Officer, who paid the ultimate
sacrifice in serving and protecting the citizens of Tupelo and Lee County. The
fund also seeks to pay tribute to the men and women who serve Tupelo and Lee
County as full-time state certified first responders in law enforcement, fire
protection, and emergency services. Students who meet the following criteria
are eligible to apply: Must be the child of a full-time, state certified first
responder & Must be a graduating high school senior in Lee County.
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Iota Gamma
Chapter of
Sigma Nu
Fraternity
(Mississippi
State
University)
Sigma Nu Iota Gamma (Mississippi State) is a fraternity focused on growing young
men into world ready gentlemen. Our chapter is in a state of growth, as we are in a
recharter mindset, and is looking for young men who are interested in leadership
potential, service opportunities, and the best brotherhood on campus. We encourage
scholarship amongst our members and encourage them to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
at Mississippi State. We are committed to helping them grow, learn, and mature into
fully developed gentlemen.
The Iota Gamma Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity is offering two $500
scholarships this year. This is in order to help male students who are coming to
Mississippi State University by easing financial concerns. The scholarship is a $500
check, so it can be used for books, tuition, housing, or anything else the student needs.
The application is simple and should not take more than 15 to 30 minutes to fill out.
The scholarship will be open in the google form from 2/1/16 - 3/1/16. We will
decide a winner by the 3/15/16. The link to the form is
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17UuzLLBn_d_DL5KUXyRKQDsfLLGgIwqnwcASGlJlZY/viewform
Deadline is
March 1,
2016
Jim and Nancy
Ingram /M&F
Bank
Scholarship
This $250 scholarship is awarded to a Tupelo High School Senior who is ranked in the
upper one-half of the graduating class and plans to attend the University of Mississippi.
Applicants must submit two recommendation letters from teachers and complete an
essay, “Why is a College Education Important to Me?” Applications may be picked up
in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a high school senior planning to attend a
college or university in Mississippi and major in a medical field. Applicants
must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and complete an essay, “What is Christian
Character?” Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or
downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
Jordan
Lindsey
Christian
Character
Scholarship
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
J.T. Neely
Softball
Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who has competed in softball
with the City of Tupelo. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and submit
an essay (max 500 words) on “What did Tupelo Park and Recreation Softball
mean to Me?” Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or
downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Junior
Auxiliary of
Tupelo
(Margaret
Gardner
Memorial
Scholarship)
The Margaret Gardner Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by the Junior
Auxiliary of Tupelo. Recipients are students who show potential and are highly
motivated, but may not be able to attend college because of their financial
status. Eligible students should have a good GPA and an ACT score below 30.
Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Karol Jean
Voge
Memorial
Scholarship
The Karol Voge Scholarship fund is designed to provide a $500 scholarship
annually to a graduating Tupelo High School student. To be eligible for the
scholarship, a student meet the following criteria: (1) minimum 3.0 GPA, (2)
will attend the University of Mississippi, (3) preference given to students
majoring in education, (4) minimum ACT of 18, (5) write an essay (250 words
or less) entitled, “How Educators Can Make a Difference in Our Lives.”
Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Lee County
Fire Fighters
Scholarship
The Lee County Fire Fighter scholarship is given as a way to create awareness
of the importance of the firefighting service. For full details and to download an
application, please visit http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Applications are also available in the counseling office.
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Deadline is
February
26, 2016
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Deadline is
March 31,
2016
Student mails
his/her
completed
application
Mississippi
Academy of
Family
Physicians
(David G.
Hall, M.D.
Memorial
Scholarship)
The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
2016 David G. Hall, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Theme: "Describe the impact of a Family Physician in your life or the life of your family
and/or the role of the Family Physician in your community. In what ways do Family
Physicians strengthen the various aspects of the community?"
Applicants must submit a 500-word (max) essay on the above topic. Essays should be
typed and double spaced. Please do NOT put your name on the essay. To avoid
disqualification, please ensure that your essay is written about a family physician, not a
pediatrician, internist, nurse practitioner, dentist, etc. Family medicine is a medical
specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages: the specialist is
named a family physician, family doctor, or formerly family practitioner. To determine if
a physician is a family physician, search for him/her on the Internet and review
his/her qualifications.
Deadline is
March 31,
2016
Student mails
his/her
completed
application
Eligibility: The essay contest is open to all Mississippi seniors who have an aptitude in the
sciences and an interest in pursuing a career in the field of medicine.
Mississippi
Association of
Supervisors
(MAS)
Mississippi
Association of
Federal
Education
Program
Directors
(MAFEPD)
For more information and to download an application, please visit,
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466. Applications must be postmarked no later
than Thursday, March 31, 2016.
The MAS County Employee Scholarship Program was established to benefit high
school seniors entering their freshman year of college in 2016. Students with an
immediate relative (parent, stepparent, grandparent, step-grandparent, legal guardian or
spouse) currently working for or retired from a Mississippi county are eligible to apply.
(Immediate relatives of county elected officials are not eligible.) For the 2015-16
school year, MAS will award up to two (2) $500 scholarships per county to family
members of county employees, according to the level of participation by the county in
MAS-sponsored programs. For more information and to download an application,
please visit http://www.mssupervisors.org/scholarship-program or
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially support post-secondary
education for qualifying seniors. Candidates for the MAFEPD scholarship will be
selected by the MAFEPD affiliate state organization or representative. The winner will
represent the State of Mississippi in the national competition for scholarships awarded
by NAFEPA. For full details and to download an application, please visit
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466. Applications are also available in the
counseling office.
Deadline is
March 1,
2016
Student
mails
his/her
completed
application
Deadline is
February
22, 2016
Student
mails
his/her
completed
application
MCEF/SBOC
Scholarships
(Mississippi
Construction
Education
Foundation)
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors and the Mississippi Construction Education
Foundation will award up to $500 in funds paid directly to the enrolling institution of
higher learning or to MCEF apprenticeship. Applicants must be a fulltime high school
student enrolled in a construction and manufacturing-related career and technical
program (CTE) in one of the 26 Accredited and Educational Training Facility high
schools. For complete details and an application, please visit
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466
Deadline is
March 31,
2016
Mississippi
Council of the
Blind of N. MS
The MS Council of the Blind of North MS is offering a $500 scholarship for a blind or
legally blind student, or the child of a blind or legally blind parent. Students interested
in applying for this scholarship MUST submit ALL requested documentation. If you
are an entering freshman, please submit an acceptance letter from the college you plan
to attend along with the other required documentation. Each applicant is required to
submit a letter that explains why you should be awarded a scholarship. Please share
your goals for the future. The committee needs to know if you or your parent is blind.
Include a statement to verify the eye condition. The completed application, letter and
supporting documentation should be sent in one mailing to the address on the
application. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded
from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency is offering eleven scholarships in the amount
of $500 each and one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 in memory of Mrs. Glenda
Irene Woodall to deserving high school seniors. For full details and to download an
application, please visit http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466. Applications are
also available in the counseling office.
Deadline is
April 30,
2016
Mississippi
Organ
Recovery
Agency
Nissan
Student mails
his/her
completed
application
Student
mails
his/her
application
Deadline is
February
26, 2016
Student mails
his/her
completed
application
Nissan North America, Inc. provides scholarship funds for applications that will Application
Scholarship
attend a Mississippi public two year college or public four year college.
Applicants must have a min GPA of 2.5 and an ACT score of 20. Applicants
must also demonstrate financial need. For full details and to apply, please visit
https://www.ms.gov/sfa/nissanEntry.jsp
dates are
Jan. 1March 1,
2016
North
Mississippi
Medical
Center
Medical
Career
Scholarship
This scholarship program is available to graduating high school seniors who plan to
major in a medical career and live in Lee county school district. Applications can be
picked up in the counseling department. The recipient will complete the semester at an
accredited institution of higher learning in a medical major field of study. The official
grades for that semester will be sent to the NMHS Employment Services Department
and the recipient will be sent a check in the amount of $500.00. This will be repeated
for four semesters for a total of $2,000.00. The student signs an agreement to remain in
a medical major and in the accredited institution maintaining a status of good standing
and a 2.5 GPA. The recipient is not required to apply for NMHS employment as a
condition of the scholarship. Deadline to submit applications to your counselor is
March 21, 2016. Finalist panel interviews will be conducted on April 1-April 4 at
North Mississippi Medical Center. Participants will be notified by letter and will be
given an appointment time for that day. Applications may be picked up in the
counseling office or downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Deadline is
March 21,
2016
Pied Piper
Players
Scholarship
Pied Piper will award a scholarship to a deserving senior who plans to attend
college. The recipient does not have to declare theatre as a major or minor, but
must have worked to appeared in Pied Piper productions. Applications are
available in the counseling office or can be downloaded from
Deadline is
April 15,
2016
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Rotary Club
of Tupelo
Student of
the Year
The Rotary Committee will select one THS graduate who has an excellent
record of academic and extracurricular achievement, but who may not receive
as much college financial assistance as the very top tier of student achievers.
Applicants should have an ACT score in the range of 24-28 and a 3.0 GPA or
better. Seniors who have achieved these levels may apply for the Rotary award
by March 4, 2016. The THS Honors Committee will then select the top three
applicants who will be asked to submit an essay. Applications may be picked up in
the counseling office or downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Russell Vee
Palmer
Dorman
Scholarship
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Student mails
his/her
completed
application
Deadline is
March 4,
2016
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
This $300 scholarship is awarded to a Tupelo High School Senior who ranks in
the upper one-half of the graduating class. Applicants must submit two
character reference letters and complete an essay, “Why is a College Education
Important to Me?” Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
Deadline is
March 31,
2016
Russell
Orthodontics
Smiling
Senior
Scholarship
Dr. John Russell, III will award a $500 text book scholarship to one qualifying
Lee County high school senior. Scholarship applications must be turned in to
his office by March 31, 2016. Applications are available at
www.bracesbyrussell.com or can be downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466. Applications are also available in the
counseling office.
Students
mail his/her
application
Ryan Pettit
The Ryan Pettit Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to a
Deadline is
Memorial
Scholarship
senior at Tupelo High School or other area seniors who apply through Marty
March 11,
Pettit Photography. Scholarship is applied to any 4-year university.
2016
Applications may be picked up in the counseling department or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
SACAC
Extend the
Dream
Student
Scholarship
The Extend the Dream Scholarship is provided through funds from the
Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC). SACAC
wants to recognize and reward deserving students. This scholarship is awarded
based on financial need, academic achievement and community service.
Awards are in the amount of $1000 and are not renewable. Students may
submit applications by mail or apply online at http://www.sacac.org/extend-thedream-scholarships. Applications are available in the counseling department or can be
downloaded from http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466
Spokeo
Scholarships
Spokeo’s website offers listings of various student scholarships. Please visit,
http://www.spokeo.com/scholarship/list
StraightForward Media offers 6 different scholarships to a wide variety of
students every year. Each of the scholarship programs is open to both American
and international students, and they offer scholarships to attendees of four-year
colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools.
$500 scholarships will be awarded. Apply online at
http://www.outlawstudent.com/college-scholarships/
The Stroud Law Firm is offering a $1500 scholarship to one high school aged
Stroud Law
student or one college-aged student. It is open to any high school senior or
Firm
college student in Mississippi. He or she must be enrolled at a 2-5 year
Mississippi institution for the 2016-17 school year. A minimum GPA is not
required. To apply, student will create a short (30-120 second) video telling
about the superhero or superheroes that have influenced their education. Also,
students will tell how this scholarship will help you reach your goals!
Applicants will then upload their video to YouTube. For full details and to
apply, please visit http://stroudlawyers.com/scholarship/.
Student-View The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors.
It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.
Scholarship
Student Insights will award one (1) individual prize of a $4,000 scholarship,
Program
two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship, and Eight (8) individual prizes
of $500 scholarships each. There is no minimum SAT or ACT score, no
minimum grade point average, no lengthy time-consuming paperwork, and no
essays. Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges.
You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship
award. To complete the essay go to www.student-view.com.
The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship doesn’t require a high GPA, but
State Farm
rather focuses on students who are leaders and volunteers in their communities
Good
and demonstrate financial need. For a full list of details and to apply, please
Neighbor
visit https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
Scholarship
Straight
Forward
Scholarship
SunTrust
Scholarship
Enter the SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes! Thirty $500
scholarships will be awarded for education expenses at a college or university.
It is open to current high school seniors and undergraduate college students. It
is free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Students
Deadline is
May 6, 2016
Apply
online or
mail
application
Deadlines
vary
Deadlines
vary
Deadline is
April 1,
2016
Deadline is
April 22,
2016
Deadline is
March 2,
2016
Sweepstakes
period ends
on May 13,
2016
can enter online or by mail once every two weeks, up to 15 times during the
sweepstakes period. Two winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks
from Oct. 30, 2015 to May 13, 2016. Beginning September 14, 2015, students
enter by visiting,
https://suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html.
Tidy Cleanup The Tidy Cleanup Gateway to Education/Gordan Bradley Scholarship Fund
will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior. To download
Services
an application, please visit http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466 or pick up
Gateway to
a copy in the counseling office.
Education
(Gordon
Bradley
Scholarship
Fund)
Tupelo
Luncheon
Civitan
Scholarship
USDA 1890
National
Scholars
Program
Women
First
Scholarship
Valeria
Morgan
Whitfield
Scholarship
Zinch
Deadline is
March 31,
2016
Turn in
completed
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer
The Tupelo Luncheon Civitan Club, in accordance with its philosophy of
building good citizenship, awards $500 scholarships to worthy recipients within
the Lee County/Tupelo Public school system. The applicant must be a
promising high school senior who has the potential for completion of a degree
program from a community or senior college in Mississippi. Applications may
be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Deadline is
April 8,
2016
The USDA/1890 Scholars Program is a partnership between the US Dept of
Agriculture (USDA) and the 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.
For detailed information on this scholarship, please visit
http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/index.htm. Applications will be
available December 1, 2015.
Women First is a non-profit organization that provides physical and emotional
support to women through caring, awareness, and education. The scholarship
was established in 2001 for a graduating high school student in North
Mississippi, male or female, who has lost a first degree relative to breast cancer.
The scholarship is in the amount of $1000. Applications may be picked up in
the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Deadline is
April 4,
2016
This $750 scholarship is awarded to a Tupelo High School senior who ranks in
the upper one-half of the graduating class. Applicants must submit two
recommendations from teachers, complete an essay, “Why is a College
Education Important to Me?,” and plan to attend a university from the
following list of schools: Emory University, Mississippi State University,
Texas A & M University, Vanderbilt University, or Yale University.
Applications may be picked up in the counseling office or downloaded from
http://www.tupeloschools.com/Page/1466.
Zinch.com presents “3 Sentence Essay”. Write three sentences on essay topic.
$1000 scholarships offered weekly. www.zinch.com
Student
mails
his/her
application
Deadline is
April 15,
2016
Student
mails
his/her
application
Deadline is
March 11,
2016
Students
turn in
applications
to Ms.
Schaefer