OPEN NOW: raise.me All students can enter their extracurricular, service, and school accomplishments to begin earning money towards college costs.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships - open various months based on which of the scholarships you apply for https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/
Coca Cola Scholarship - opens August 1st https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship - opens August 1st https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
The Gates Scholarship - The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Click here to apply: https://collegetransitions.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c5c86939981a0e3bb8471588d&id=29b79d1330&e=4d81f0d0cd
National Honor Society Members https://webportalapp.com/sp/login_saml/nhs2026
National Association of Student Councils Scholarship - due December 1, 2025 by 3 p.m. The NASC Scholarship is officially open! This year, over $200,000 will be awarded to high school juniors and seniors who are current student council officers and embody NASC’s values of leadership, service, student voice, and engagement.Awards include $1,500 for 75 finalists and $10,000 for ten national winners, who will also attend an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. with their advisers. Encourage your eligible officers to apply by Dec. 1 at 3 PM ET. https://hubs.la/Q03HFsc90 NASC Scholarship made possible by The Allstate Foundation
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship: The Live Más Scholarship for the 2025-2026 cycle is now open. Designed for Taco Bell’s biggest fans and the cultural rebels who know what it means to Live Más, you can receive up to $25,000 to fuel your future. Application Deadline is Tuesday, January 6 at 5:00 pm PST Unlike most college scholarships, the Live Más Scholarship application process is fast, easy and geared towards celebrating your passion and what drives YOU! New this year – for the first time students can apply with a 2-min video OR a written response. So whether you are at your best on camera or on your keyboard, you choose how to tell your story.
Dell Scholars Scholarship - opens October 1 https://www.dellscholars.org/students/
Hagan Scholarship: a need based merit scholarship for driven students. Please check the eligibility requirements, as well as finding more information on the website https://haganscholarships.org/
GE Ronald Reagan Scholarship - closes in January 2026 High school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are eligible to apply for a $10,000 renewable scholarship – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Recipients not only receive money for college but also join a network of exceptional students and young professionals who desire to lead, serve, and have a positive impact on their communities. Candidates can access eligibility requirements, insights from past recipients, and a link to the application online.
Burger King Scholarship - opens in December https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars
The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream. Opens December 1st and closes on February 15, 2026 for seniors.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
BBB Mississippi Students of Integrity Scholarship- $2,000
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships- amount varies
https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/ (these open in early January!)
American Quarter Horse Association: Andrew McBeath Region 9 Leadership Scholarship- $4,500
Optimist International Oratorical Contest - $1,000
Thurgood Marshall College Fund- amount varies
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship- $5,000
https://www.legion-aux.org/scholarships/children-of-warriors
Science Without Borders® Challenge Student Art Contest- $500
Home Depot Orange Scholars- $2,500
Digital Footprint Legacy Scholarship- $1,000
Jeremiah J. and Annette S. O’Keefe Scholarship Fund Annual Scholarship Due: February 11, 2026
Jeremiah J. And Annette S. O’Keefe Scholarship Fund
60%—Financial Need
20%—Academics
20%—Service
This is a $4000 scholarship. One senior from the St. Patrick Class of 2025 will receive this scholarship.
To apply for this scholarship, the following must be completed.
1. Write a paragraph about your financial needs—include anything that makes your situation unique—siblings in college, siblings in private/parochial schools, parents out of work, etc. Otherwise, explain your need for financial assistance.
MUST BE HANDWRITTEN IN YOUR HANDWRITING!
2. Include your resume. Please include your ACT on your resume.
3. Please list all other scholarships you have been offered.
4. Include an unofficial transcript—do not put it in an envelope.
5. Write an essay—-300 to 500 words on the following topic:
“How Do I Plan to Continue Serving My Community” (You can write about how you plan to serve your college community and your community once you have graduated from college).
Remember this must be handwritten. Please use blue or black ink and write neatly. Skip lines if necessary. WRITE ON ONE SIDE OF THE PAPER!!! THANKS
DO NOT STAPLE ANYTHING. PUT EVERYTHING IN A FOLDER IN THE ORDER STATED ABOVE. PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
DUE: Monday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. to Liz Wilkinson in the front office of the school
The Ann Wesson Memorial Scholarship Application is now open, and it’s designed to help you achieve your academic goals.
Eligibility Guidelines: Exhibit financial need; Enrolled Seniors who are planning to attend College or
University in the fall of 2025.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 6, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m.
You can apply here: https://docs.google.com/.../1bNTLXdpNTkmuvnZtkY0q.../edit...
Don’t wait—take the next step toward your education today! Apply before the deadline and be sure to share this opportunity with others who may qualify.
For any questions or concerns, please email Mari Johnson at jaboslahs@gmail.com.
Presented by Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs’ Life After High School Project.
Southernettes Scholarship: due March 30th
pick up an application from Mrs. Williams
Junior Auxiliary Gulfport College Bound Scholarship
pick up an application from Mrs. Williams or use th elink emailed out to all seniors and parents
completed applications are due back to Mrs. Williams by February 9th at 3 p.m.
George Sekul Scholarship
you may pick up an application from Mrs. Williams or use the one that was emailed from Ms. Wilkinson on 1/14.
Applications must be received by the committee by April 1, 2026, so make sure you mail your application to the address listed on the application at least a week in advance