Scholarship Opportunity

Bettye Smith Brown Memorial Scholarship

Offered by Community Foundation for Mississippi

The Bettye Smith Brown Memorial Scholarship supports graduating public high school seniors residing in Warren County, Mississippi who demonstrate strong academic achievement, financial need, and personal qualities such as resilience, diligence, compassion, and perseverance.

Minimum GPA3.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensJanuary 15, 2026
DeadlineMarch 27, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be a current high school senior.
  • Attend a public high school in Warren County, Mississippi.
  • Reside in Warren County, Mississippi.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
  • Be accepted as a full-time undergraduate at a four-year college or university.
  • Demonstrate financial need through Federal Pell Grant eligibility.

Requirements

  • Complete the online scholarship application.
  • Submit the required personal-values essay.
  • Provide a high school transcript demonstrating strong academic performance.
  • Provide a college acceptance letter if available.
  • Participate in a virtual interview if selected.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the Community Foundation for Mississippi online application.
  2. 2Write an essay showing how diligence, independence, resilience, compassion, perseverance, or overcoming adversity connects with your educational goals.
  3. 3Upload your high school transcript.
  4. 4Provide college acceptance documentation if available.
  5. 5Submit the application by the published deadline.
  6. 6Participate in a virtual interview if selected as a finalist.

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