Scholarship and achievement grants are awarded to deserving students based on scholastic merit and financial need. Scholarships and achievement grants are offered as an integral part of the recipient’s total financial aid package. Policies concerning scholarships and achievement grants are determined by the Scholarship Committee. The amount of each award is determined by the scholarship or grant category. These awards shall not exceed the "cost of attendance" at the University. For individual students with scholarships from multiple sources; awards from sources shall be applied to the student’s "Financial Aid Budget" first and the institutional award(s) shall be applied last. This policy shall not supersede any Federal, State, NCAA, or Athletic conference regulations. Application for academic scholarships may be requested from:
Office of Enrollment Management
Phone: 601-979-8637
Undergraduate Recruitment
Phone: 601-979-5845
Information on departmental scholarships may be obtained from specific departments, such as Music, Athletics, Development, Alumni, Engineering, etc.
Since 1877, Jackson State University has been providing young men and women opportunities that will empower them to succeed in an increasingly complex world. As the Urban University of Mississippi, JSU emphasizes public service programs designed to enhance quality of life and seek solutions to urban problems in the physical, social, intellectual, and economic environments.