Kids' Chance of Mississippi Scholarship
Offered by Kids' Chance of Mississippi
About This Scholarship
Kids' Chance of Mississippi awards $5,000 to $10,000 per year to students whose parent was severely or fatally injured in an accident compensable under the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Act. That range puts the program near the top of the Kids' Chance network for annual award size, and the money follows the student to a bachelor's or associate's degree program or to vocational training for a certificate or license at an accredited institution.
Applicants must be younger than 26 at the time of the initial disbursement. Full-time and part-time enrollment both qualify, though full awards require full-time enrollment, and students who have finished a primary degree can even apply the scholarship toward graduate study - a rarity among state affiliates. The complete application and supporting documents go through the organization's online portal by May 1 for the fall semester; incoming freshmen who want a decision by May 1 should file by March 1. Applications received after the deadline are considered on a rolling basis when funds remain.
The award covers one year at a time, but recipients may apply each year of school as long as they maintain satisfactory academic progress, so a Mississippi family can realistically plan around the support for a full degree. There is no essay requirement listed - the application turns on documentation of the parent's compensable injury and the family's financial situation.
Eligibility
- Child of a parent who was severely or fatally injured in an accident compensable under the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Act
- Younger than 26 years of age at the time of the initial disbursement
- Pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree or vocational training (certificate or license) at an accredited institution, full time or part time (full awards require full-time enrollment); graduate degrees eligible after completing a primary degree
- Demonstrated financial need
How To Apply
- Open the application from the apply page at kidschancems.org (returning recipients use the renewal link)
- Upload the supporting documents showing the parent's compensable Mississippi workers' compensation injury and your enrollment
- Submit the complete application by May 1 for the fall semester; incoming freshmen who want notification by May 1 should submit by March 1
- If you miss the deadline, email [email protected] - late applications are considered on a rolling basis, subject to available funds
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for a Kids' Chance of Mississippi scholarship?
Students under 26 whose parent was severely or fatally injured in an accident compensable under the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Act, enrolled in a degree or vocational program at an accredited institution.
How much does the scholarship pay?
Between $5,000 and $10,000 per academic year, adjustable based on available funds - one of the larger annual ranges in the national Kids' Chance network.
Can graduate students apply?
Yes. Once a student completes a primary (bachelor's or associate's) degree, graduate study is eligible, and recipients may reapply each year they make satisfactory academic progress.