Freshman applicants must have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum ACT score of 21. All recipients must maintain a cumulative college grade point average of 2.5 each academic year and earn a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. Students must sign a contract stating that they agree to teach in an accredited public school or public school district in Mississippi one year for each year the award is received. Recipients receiving four annual awards who render service in an accredited public school or public school district in a critical teacher geographic shortage area in Mississippi need only teach three years. In the event the recipient fails to remain enrolled in a teacher education program of study or fails to fulfill the service obligation, repayment of principal and interest is required.
Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first served basis.
Application deadline is April 30. Additional Aid - Students should inquire at the Student Services Office, Tupelo, for information on the Job Training Placement Act which is an additional source of financial aid. Obtain DD Form 2384 - Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program of Notice of basis eligibility from the unit. Veterans who died from any service-connected mishap. Service persons missing in action or captured in the line of duty.