Counselor's Corner

Test Date	Deadline	Late Deadline	Online Score Release*
Sept 10, 2022	Aug 5, 2022	Aug 19, 2022	Sept 20; Oct 4, 2022
Oct 22, 2022	Sept 16, 2022	Sept 30, 2022	Nov 1; Nov 15, 2022
Dec 10, 2022	Nov 4, 2022	Nov 11, 2022	Dec 20, 2022; Jan 3, 2023
Feb 11, 2023	Jan 6, 2023	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 21; Mar 7, 2023
April 15, 2023	March 10, 2023	Mar 24, 2023	April 25; May 9, 2023
June 10, 2023	May 5, 2023	May 19, 2023	June 20; July 4, 2023
July 15, 2023**	June 16, 2023	June 23, 2023	July 25; Aug 8, 2023

 

 

Transcripts for those not currently enrolled at MHS will cost $5 (cash, check, or money order to MHS).  

 

Please print and bring completed forms along with two proofs of residency, immunization form, birth certificate, and withdrawal forms/report card from previous school.

 

 

 

Seniors and Parents, check out the following scholarship or grant opportunities. 

 Please contact Ms. Crotwell with any questions or for more information. 

HELP-Higher Ed Legislative Plan

- This is a grant for FULL TUITION to a Mississippi public community college or university if you meet the requirements/qualifications. Click the link to read about it. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, if you will meet the income limitations, make sure you're taking the correct classes listed on the curriculum requirements.

MTAG-MS Tuition Assistance Grant

- MTAG awards up to $500 per academic year during the freshman and sophomore years of college and $1,000 during the junior and senior years. There is no income limitation/requirement.

MESG- Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant

- MESG awards up to $2,500 per academic year for students who have made a 29 or higher on the ACT.

Nissan Scholarship

- This scholarship, sponsored by the Nissan Company, covers full tuition and provides additional funds for books and fees. The ACT requirement is a 20; the GPA requirement is 2.5. It also requires an essay and evidence of extracurricular activities. Click the link for more information.

The Citizens Bank

Award: $1000 
Deadline: June
Recipients: For juniors and seniors
Details: Students bring report cards by the first Friday in June to any of the bank's locations. For every “A,” students are entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship.
Win "A" Citizens Bank Scholarship

Elks Most Valuable Student

Award: varies
Deadline: November 5
Recipients: Seniors (Must be US Citizen)
Details: Strong academics, leadership, financial need
elks.org/enf/scholars

Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi
Deadline: March 1
Various scholarships for students of the Episcopal or Greek Orthodox faith
dioms.org/Scholarships

Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship
Award: varies
Deadline: October 25
Recipients: seniors who have demonstrated perseverance in adversity
Details: Financial need/academics
scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarships
Award: varies
Deadline: April 15
Recipients: seniors who have demonstrated perseverance in adversity and wish to pursue a career or technical education
Details: Financial need/academics
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/

CREATE Foundation

Recipients: High School and Current College/University Students
Details: Scholarship applications vary by county
http://createfoundation.com/scholarships/

Key Thinkers Scholarship
Award: $2500
Deadline: Multiple (one per academic term)
Recipients: High School or College Student
Details: Students must be a US citizen or permanent resident, 18 years or older, enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the US; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
moneykey.com/scholarship

Prudential Spirit of Community
Award: varies
Deadline: November 5
Recipients: grades 5-12
Details: exemplary community service
spirit.prudential.com

SACAC Horizon Award
Deadline: January 15
Recipients: High School Seniors
Details: This scholarship is awarded based on financial need, academic achievement and community service.  Awards are in the amount of $1,000 and are not renewable.
http://www.sacac.org/knowledge-center/for-students-and-parents/horizon-award/

Farm Bureau Scholarships 
Award: $3000 to $4000
Deadline: June 1 or  Aug 1
Recipients: high school senior or college freshman
Details: Must attend a Mississippi college or university; show need for financial assistance, academic ability, and leadership qualities; Must be pursuing an agriculture related major. 
https://msfb.org/scholarships/

 

United States Senate Youth Program
Award: $10,000
Deadline: October 11
Recipients: High school junior or senior
Details: To apply, students must complete application package. 2019 Application can be found at link below. 
https://mdek12.org/OTL/OTC/USSYP

National Rice Month Scholarship
Award: Varies
Deadline: October 31

Recipients: High school seniors from rice growing state (MS included)
Details: Create an original video about US rice and the importance of rice to your state
 https://www.reelricecontest.com/about-the-contest/