2026-2027 Academic Year
OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
A Lil' Bit Helps Scholarship
Offered by Community Foundation of East Mississippi
The A Lil' Bit Helps Scholarship supports Lauderdale County-area high school seniors pursuing postsecondary education in Mississippi and emphasizes meaningful community service.
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior
Application Timeline
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Eligibility
- Be a graduating senior from a Lauderdale County high school or Meridian High School.
- Plan to enroll at a Mississippi community college, junior college, or university.
- Complete at least 30 hours of community service.
- Preference may be given to dependents of Mississippi Power employees or retirees, but this is not required.
Requirements
- Upload documentation of at least 30 community-service hours.
- Write an essay explaining how community service or volunteer work shaped who you are and what it taught you.
- Provide two recommendation contacts.
How to Apply
- 1Complete the CFEM scholarship application.
- 2Upload community-service documentation.
- 3Submit the essay and recommendations.
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