East Mississippi Community College offers competitive scholarships in a variety of programs. In recognition of academic achievement, leadership and ability, EMCC awards scholarships to offset the cost of a college education. These scholarships are listed below, along with the criteria for eligibility. EMCC scholarships have been established to help with the cost of attending any EMCC campus or center. For questions, contact Lion Central on the Golden Triangle campus at 662.243.1920 or on the Scooba campus at 662.476.5079, or any of the contacts specified under a particular scholarship..
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The application deadline date is August 1 for fall and January 2 for spring. Unless otherwise noted, awards are for four consecutive semesters. To meet scholarship renewal requirements a minimum of 15 hours and a cumulative 2.5 grade point average must be maintained each semester (some awards require a 3.0).
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Departmental scholarships will be awarded based on a holistic review of academic merit, leadership, program, financial need, work experience, or community service experience. Scholarships are most often awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in meeting the eligibility criteria. Departmental Scholarships are awarded for various academic and career technical programs at East Mississippi Community College. The deadline to apply is August 2. Awards will be made by August 15.
Departmental Scholarship Application
Recipients may include incoming freshman, currently enrolled students, and transfer students. Mississippi residency is not a requirement for this particular scholarship.
Recipients should be admitted or currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program of study and in good standing.
All scholarships require a completed admissions' application, ACT scores, and final high school transcript or all college transcripts.
All students must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA for 2019-20 online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and submitting any additional documentation, if requested.
Awards are available for up to two semesters, excluding summer terms, if eligibility is maintained.
All award recipients must reapply and be selected annually.
Actual award amounts will vary from $500 to $1000 per year.
To Qualify You Must:
Plan to enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester beginning in the fall.
Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
Be pursuing a degree or certificate.
Scholarship awards will be based on availability of funds.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Submittal of a completed application does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded.
THE DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE MARCH 1.
These scholarships are awarded to qualified students who have special skills, talents or abilities. They are awarded by the coaches or sponsors of these respective programs. Most will require auditions, interviews or the submission of material for selection. If selected, student will be contacted for more information. All scholarships require a minimum enrollment of 15 semester hours. Scholarships are awarded for two semesters with a maximum of four semesters possible.
Competition scholarships are awarded in the following areas: