Apply for a Scholarship

Mississippi residents younger than 26 years of age at the time of the initial disbursement who have had a parent severely or fatally injured in an accident that is compensable under the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act may apply for the scholarship. The scholarship is good for one year, but recipients may apply each year of school as long as they make satisfactory academic progress.

Must pursue a college or university degree (bachelor’s or associate’s) or vocational education and training (certificate or license) on a full-time or part-time basis from an accredited university, community, technical/vocational college or proprietary school. Upon completion of the primary college or university degree, the pursuit of a master’s or doctoral degree is eligible for the scholarship award.

Applicant must be considered a fulltime student at their post high school institution to qualify for a full monetary award.

Applicant must timely submit a complete Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with supporting documents in accordance with all Kids’ Chance of Mississippi guidelines.

The Kids’ Chance of Mississippi Board of Directors has discretion to consider extenuating circumstances in determining eligibility.

DEADLINE FOR NEW AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL SEMESTER/QUARTER:

For fall semester/quarter, please submit a complete application and all supporting documents through Kaleidoscope by May 1st. 

Entering freshmen who want notification of a scholarship award by May 1st (in time for awards day) should submit a complete application and all supporting documents by March 1st.

DEADLINE FOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER/QUARTER: 

For spring semester/quarter, please submit a complete renewal application and all supporting documents through Kaleidoscope by January 1st.

Applications received after the May 1st and January 1st deadlines listed above will be considered on a rolling basis and are subject to the availability of funds reserved for that year.

The Scholarship Committee of Kids’ Chance of Mississippi, Inc. reviews all applications and recommends recipients to the Board of Directors. The committee is made up of representatives from the legal community, the medical profession, insurance companies, and insured employers.

Scholarships will be awarded in April of each year and announced soon thereafter. Scholarships range between $5000-$10,000 per year and can be increased or decreased subject to the availability of funds. 

Through the caring contributions of various members of the community, Kids’ Chance of Mississippi, Inc. is able to give young people a chance to further their education.