MSCC Scholarships
Mid-South Community College is dedicated to offering affordable and convenient learning opportunities to all students. MSCC students invest in a challenging and valuable education, and the College is dedicated to fostering academic excellence.

MSCC offers four academic scholarships for eligible students pursuing their first credit certificate or associate degree. Applications for MSCC academic scholarships must be received prior to the beginning of the term, and awards are made to eligible applicants as long as funds are available.

Academic scholarships cover tuition (up to 15 hours each semester) at the current in-county rate but do not cover fees or books. Students are not required to enroll full-time; however, they must enroll in a minimum of 6 hours each term to qualify. Scholarship eligibility is applicable toward a maximum of 70 credit hours.

Academic scholarships are automatically renewed if the student maintains the required GPA and has no dropped or failed classes that change the student’s enrollment status.

MSCC Academic Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for recent high school graduates. To qualify a student must have the following:

• a high school GPA of 3.0 or better,
• a composite ACT of 23 (or its equivalent), and
• college-level placement in two subject areas (ACT or equivalent of 19 in subject areas).

Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA each term and a cumulative 3.0 or better  for automatic renewal. To apply, students must submit an MSCC Academic Scholarship application and have high school GPA and placement scores available.

MSCC Presidential Excellence Scholarship
MSCC awards a limited number of tuition scholarships to students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Preference is given to Crittenden County residents. To qualify a student must have

• completed twelve (12) credit hours from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA each term and a cumulative 3.5 or better for automatic renewal. To apply, students must submit an MSCC Academic Scholarship application and have a copy of college transcripts available.

MSCC GED Scholarship
Award seeking students who receive a GED may receive a tuition scholarship from MSCC. To qualify a student must

• be a resident of Crittenden County,

• have a GED standard score of 550, and

• college-level placement in two subject areas (ACT or equivalent of 19 in subject areas).

Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA each term and a cumulative 3.0 or better for automatic renewal. To apply, students must submit an MSCC Academic Scholarship application and have their GED scores and placement scores available.

Crittenden County Educational Opportunity Grant
MSCC awards a limited number of grants to recent high school graduates who have the academic potential to succeed in college. The grant is a waiver of one-half tuition. To qualify, a student must

• Be a resident of Crittenden County,

• Have a high school GPA of 3.0, and
• college-level placement in two subject areas (ACT or equivalent of 19 in subject areas).

Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA each term and a cumulative 3.0 or better for automatic renewal. To apply, students must submit an MSCC Academic Scholarship application and have high school GPA and placement scores available.

MSCC Scholarships Awarded by Nomination

Arkansas Two-Year College Academic All-Star Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to one MSCC student who has completed at least 12 college credit hours in pursuit of an associate’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 and who has demonstrated service and leadership. The recipient will receive a tuition waiver up to $500 for the following fall semester and recognition at the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges’ fall conference.

MSCC Principal’s Scholarship
Designed for the student who demonstrates the ability to succeed but who does not qualify for other scholarship opportunities, this award will be made to one student from each area high school. Recipients are selected by the high school principal and must enroll as an award-seeking student at MSCC no later than the fall term following their high school graduation. The scholarship is a waiver of tuition for at least 6 but no more than 15 credit hours which count toward a certificate or degree. The award is based on the current in-county tuition rate and does not include fees or books. The MSCC Principal’s Scholarship is renewable each semester the recipient maintains a 2.75 GPA each term and a cumulative 3.0 or better with no dropped or failed courses that change the student’s enrollment status.

MSCC Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

General Information
Unless otherwise indicated, a completed scholarship application should include the following:

• an MSCC Scholarship Application;

• a typed statement of the student’s educational plans and goals;

• a list of community service activities and

• access to all previous high school and/or college transcripts and test scores

In addition, all applicants must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Based on availability of funds, the following Foundation scholarships are awarded each year:

• A.L. and Verneil Reed Scholarship Endowment

• Centurions for Christ Glen Bailey Memorial Scholarship

• Centurions for Christ Michael Waters Memorial Scholarship

• Crittenden National Bank Scholarship

• Crittenden County Farm Bureau Scholarship

• Donna & Fred Goodfellow Scholarship

• Ford Turner Memorial Scholarship

• Goldsby High School Scholarship

• Hattie M. Kemp Memorial Scholarship

• Jimmie C. Barham Scholarship

• Jimmie Ladd Richardson Scholarship

• La Coterie Scholarship

• Marvin Steele Scholarship

• Mary & John Wilson Scholarship

• Mary Meux Toney Scholarship

• Ralph W. Sloan Memorial Scholarship

• Reverend and Mrs. Zilmon E. Barr Memorial

• Robert Crittenden Chapter NSDAR Scholarship

• Roberta Jackson Memorial Scholarship Endowment

• Rotary Partners in Education Award

• Roy L. Gray Working Man Scholarship

• Sean Coulter and Jennifer Coulter Memorial Scholarship

• Shelly & Jim Pugh Scholarship

• Southland Park Gaming and Racing Employee Dependents' Scholarship

• Southland Park Gaming and Racing Lead-Out Scholarship

• Todd Allen Scholarship

• Working Student Scholarship

• State Scholarships/Grants

State Scholarships/Grants
Detailed, current information can be obtained from the Arkansas Scholarship Connection, which is accessible through the MSCC website, by selecting “Arkansas Scholarships.” Grants and scholarships of particular interest to students include, but are not limited to, the following (see http://www.arkansashighered.com/aidprograms.html for the most current information):

Academic Challenge Scholarship – up to $3,500 annually for graduating high school seniors who complete the pre-collegiate core curriculum, have the required grade point average in those courses, achieve at least a 15 on the ACT, and demonstrate financial need.

Arkansas Geographic Critical Needs Minority Teachers Scholarship – designed to provide scholarships to minorities who will be attending an accredited community college. Recipients may receive up to $1,500 per academic year for full-time attendance; $750 per academic year for half-time attendance. Scholars must agree to teach in the Delta or in a geographical area of the state in which exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by the State Board of Education.

Governor’s Scholars Program – up to $4,000 annually for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, test score and leadership. The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship for those scoring 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, and a 3.50 academic grade point average, or are named National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Scholar pays tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $10,000 per year.

Higher Education Opportunities Grant (HEOG) - provides $1000 grants to full-time and $500 grants to part-time students based on financial need. Students must apply within one year of high school graduation, or successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) Tests and are 16 to 18 years old. Applicants complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the HEOG application.

Law Enforcement Officers Dependents Scholarship Program – waiver of tuition, fees, and room at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansas law enforcement officers, some Highway and Transportation Department employees, and other public employees, who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

Military Dependents Scholarship Program – waiver of tuition, fees, room and board at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action or who were prisoners of war.

Second Effort Scholarship – up to $1000 annually to the individuals with the top 10 scores on the GED exam during the previous calendar year.

State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program - for people
willing to teach Math, Science, Special Education or Foreign Languages in an area of Arkansas that has a critical shortage of teachers. Eligible students may receive up to $6,000 per year or a total of up to $18,000 in scholarship money for a five-year education degree program.

Workforce Improvement Grant – for individuals 24 and older who file a FAFSA and are not eligible for a Pell grant to cover educational expenses. Eligible students may receive up to $2,000 per year toward tuition and mandatory fees.